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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-3971 CIVIL,
MATTHEW T. FARWELL, CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
Defendant
IN RE: PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE & SENTENCE
STEPHANIE L. BOOTHE,
Plaintiff
V.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, September 24, 1999, 10:07 a.m., the matter having
been called for a hearing on the charge of indirect criminal
contempt of our PFA order of July 27, 1999, and the defendant
having entered a plea of nolo contendere to the charges, before
any testimony was taken in the case, his plea is accepted and
recorded.
Sentence of the court is that the defendant serve a term of
imprisonment in the Cumberland County Prison of six months. We
give him credit for time served on this sentence from his date of
arrest on September 18, 1999.
It is the intention of the court to place the defendant on
the Work Release Program as quickly as possible since he works at
the county home across the street from the prison.
The provisions of our protective order dated July 27, 1999,
are hereby extended for a one year period from this date. During
the period of this sentence imposed today, the defendant shall not
have physical possession of any type of firearm whatsoever,
including any weapons commonly used for hunting.
The terms of the PFA order shall further include the
provision that the defendant shall be excluded from the premises
at 47 Country View Estates, Newville, Pa., and the defendant shall
have no contact with the victim or her family for the duration of
this order.
The Court directs a Probation Officer to be assigned to this
case for eventual supervision. The Court directs a D & A
evaluation be had on the defendant and that the defendant follow
any recommendations flowing thereto.
By the Court,
Jonathan R. BgAbeck, Esquire
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Timothy L. Clawges, Esquire
Assistant Public Defender
Probation Office
Sheriff
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Stephanie L. Boothe,
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Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 99 - 3971 CIVIL TERM
:PROTECTION FROM ABUSE.
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name: Matthew Troy Farwell
Defendant's Date of Birth: 08/20/71
Defendant's Social Security Number: unknown to Plaintiff
Name of Protected Person: a hanie L. Boothe
AND NOW, this T day of , 1999, the
court having jurisdiction over the rties and the subject-
matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED, a SCREED as follows:
Plaintiff is represented by Joan Carey of LEGAL SERVICES, INC.;
Defendant is unrepresented but is aware of his right to have an
attorney represent him. The parties agree that the following may
be entered as an Order of Court. Defendant, although agreeing
that an Order may be entered, does not admit to the allegation
made in the Petition.
® 1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten
Plaintiff or any other protected person in any place where they
might be found.
? 2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the
residence at *[NONCONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS FROM WHICH DEFENDANT IS
EXCLUDED] or any other residence where Plaintiff may live.
Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present
on the premises.
? On [Insert da.te and time], Defendant may enter the residence
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to retrieve his/her clothing and other personal effects, provided
that Defendant is in the company of a law enforcement officer
when such retrieval is made.
? 3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 (and Paragraph #8 if any
unusual circumstances) of this order, Defendant is prohibited
from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff at any location,
including, but not limited to any contact at Plaintiff's school,
business, or place of employment. Defendant is specifically
ordered to stay away from the following locations for the
duration of this order: Plaintiffs residence located at
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and any other residence
Plaintiff may establish.
? 4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant
shall not contact Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means,
including third parties.
? 5. Custody of the minor children, [names of the children
subject to the provision. of this paragraph] shall be as follows:
[state to whom primary physical custody awarded; state terms of
partial custody or visitation, if any) (or see attached Custody
Order)
® 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriffs
Office, or to a local law enforcement agency for delivery to the
Sheriff's office, the following weapons used or threatened to be
used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff:
shotguns and handguns
® 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or
acquiring any other weapons for the duration of this Order. Any
weapons delivered to the sheriff under Paragraph 6 of this Order
or under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall not be returned
until further Order of Court.
® 8. The following additional relief is granted as authorized
by 56108 of this Act:
a. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
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terminated by the Court and can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court finds that Defendant has committed
another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that
indicates continued risk of harm to Plaintiff.
b. Defendant is required to relinquish to the sheriff any
firearm license Defendant may possess. Defendant's weapons and
firearm license may be returned at the expiration of the
Protection Order after Defendant has submitted a written request
to the Court for the return of the weapons and the Court has
notified Plaintiff of the request and given Plaintiff an
opportunity to respond. A copy of this Order shall be
transmitted to the chief or head of the Pennsylvania State Police
Department and the sheriff of Cumberland County.
C. Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any
property owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by
Plaintiff.
d. Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's
relatives.
e. The court costs and fees are waived.
f. Defendant shall enter into and complete an anger-
management counseling program with a certified
counselor/therapist. Plaintiff and/or her attorney shall have the
right to verify Defendant's attendance at the counseling program.
? 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for [insert
the names of the persons for whom support is to be paid]
as follows: [insert amount,
frequency and other terms and conditions of the support order]
This Order for support shall remain in effect
until a final support order is entered by this Court. However,
this order shall lapse automatically if Plaintiff does not file a
complaint for support with the Court within fifteen days of the
date of this Order. The amount of this temporary order does not
necessarily reflect Defendant's correct support obligation, which
shall be determined in accordance with the guidelines at the
support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support
shall be credited, retroactive to this date, to the appropriate
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party.
? 10. The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and
imposed on Defendant.
? 11. Defendant shall pay $* to Plaintiff as compensation for
Plaintiff's out-of-pocket losses, which are as follows:
OR
? Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with
appropriate notice to Defendant, to [insert the name of the judge
or court to which the petition should be presented] requesting
recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition shall include an
exhibit itemizing all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all
bills and estimates of repair, and an Order scheduling a hearing.
No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the
filing of this petition.
® 12. BRADY INDICATOR
1.0 Plaintiff is a person who has cohabited with Defendant.
2.13 This Order is being entered after a hearing of which
Defendant received actual notice and had an opportunity to be
heard.
3.® Paragraph 1 of this Order has been checked to restrain
Defendant from harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff.
4.® The terms of this order prohibit Defendant from using,
attempting to use, or threatening to use physical force against
Plaintiff that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily
injury.
® 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES ® ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND ? ANY
PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
14. All provisions of this order shall expire in one year.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A
FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHS.
23 PA.C.S. 56114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION
AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. THIS
ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C.
52265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY
VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL
PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C. 85 2261-2262. IF
PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY" PROVISIONS
OF THE GUN CONTROL ACTION, 18 U.S.C. S922(G), FOR POSSESSION,
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over Plaintiff's residence
OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where
Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order. An arrest
for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this order may be
without warrant, based solely on probable cause, whether or not
the violation is committed in the presence of the police. 23
Pa.C.S. 56113.
Subsequent to an arrest, the police officer shall seize all
weapons used or threatened to be used during the violation of the
Protection Order or during prior incidents of abuse. The [insert
the appropriate name or title] shall maintain possession of the
weapons until further Order of this Court. When Defendant is
placed under arrest for violation of the order, Defendant shall
be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom
Defendant is to be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal
Contempt" shall then be completed and signed by the police
officer OR Plaintiff, Plaintiff's presence and signature are not
required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are
alleged, Defendant shall be arraigned, bond set and both parties
given notice of the date of the hearing.
BY THE COURT,
G or e E Hoffer, Judge
If entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Steph nie L. Boothe, Plaintiff
Matthew T. Farwel Defendant
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1999-03971 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BOOTHE STEPHANIE L
VS.
FARWELL MATTHEW T
KATHY CLARKS Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE was served
upon FARWELL MATTHEW T the
defendant, at 8:35 HOURS, on the 15th day of July
1999 at CLAREMONT NURSING HOME
CARLISLE, PA 17013 CUMBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to MATTHEW FARWELL
a true and attested copy of the PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.10
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 8.00 s 1 a e,
$mg.io07/16/1999
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Sworn and subscribed to before me
this /6f day of L liF
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1999-03971 P
COUNTYWOFLCUMBERLA14DSYLVANIA:
BOOTHE STEPHANIE L
VS.
FARWELL MATTHEW T
BRIAN BARRICK , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according as served
to law, says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE the
upon FARWELL MATTHEW T
defendant, at 20:47 HOURS, on the 30th day of June_.,
1999 at 47 COUNTRY VIEW ESTATES
CUMBERLAND
NEWVILLE, PA 17241
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to MATTHEW T FARWELL
a true and attested copy of the PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
together with NOTICE OF HEARING & ORDER, TEMPORARY PROTECTION
FROM ABUSE ORDER
and at the same time directing His attention to the contents thereof.
Additional Comments:
WEAPONS CONFISCATED, LICENSE REVOKED
Sheriff's Costs: So answers:
Docketing 18.00 ,? ,
Service 6.20 Affidavit g 00 oma5 RfI e, e
Surcharge
07/01/1999
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Stephanie L. Boothe,
Plaintiff
V.
Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
NO. 99-3971 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ER FOR CONTINUANCE
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AND NOW, this 1- day of July 1999, upon consideration of the attached Motion for
Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on July 7, 1999 at 3:30 p.m. by this Court's Order
of June 29, 1999, is hereby rescheduled for hearing on July 27, 1999, at 3 :30 p.m. in Courtroom
No. 3.
The Temporary Protection Order shall remain in effect for one year or until modified or
terminated by the court.
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department shall attempt to make service at the
plaintiffs request and without pre-payment of fees, but service may be accomplished under any
applicable rule of Civil Procedure.
Certified copies of this Order for Continuance will be provided to the Pennyslvania State
Police and Carlisle Borough Police Departments by the plaintiffs attorney.
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
Matthew T. Farwell
Pro Sc Defendant
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Stephanie L. Boothe, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 99- 3971 CIVIL TERM
Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The plaintiff, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey of Legal Services, Inc., moves the
Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case on the grounds that:
A Temporary Protection Order was issued by this Court on June 29, 1999,
scheduling a hearing for July 7, 1999, at 3:30 p.m.
3. The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department served the defendant with a
certified copy of the Temporary Protection Order and Petition for Protection Order on June 30,
1999, at approximately 8:47 p.m. at 47 Country View Estates, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant indicated to Legal Services, Inc. on July 7, 1999, that he desired
legal representation in this matter, and the parties agreed that the hearing scheduled for July 7,
1999, be continued to afford him time to retain counsel or to settle the case by agreement.
4. The plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protection Order remain in effect until
modified or terminated by the court after notice or hearing.
Certified copies of the Order for Continuance will be delivered to the
Pennsylvania State and Carlisle Borough Police Departments by the attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff requests that the Courtgrant this Motion and reschedule this
matter for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection Order remain in effect until further order
of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
oan Carey,
Attorney for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Stephanie L. Boothe, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff ,
:OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
:NO. 99 - '397/ CIVIL TERM
Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant :PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOTICE OF HEARING AND ORDER
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following papers, you must appear at the hearing scheduled herein. If
YcO fail to do so, the case may proceed against you and a FINAL Order may be entered
4ainst you granting the relief requested in the Petition. In particular, you may be
evicted from your residence and lose other important rights.
h ri g on this matter is scheduled for the 7 / day of
1999, at I : 3e) Pam, , in Courtroom No.
of he Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
You MUST obey the order that is attached until it is modified or terminated by
the court after notice and hearing. If you disobey this Order, the police may arrest
you. Violation of this order may subject you to a charge of indirect criminal
contempt which is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or up to six months in
jail under 23 Pa.C.S. §6114. Violation may also subject you to prosecution and
criminal penalties under the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. Under federal law, 18 U.S.C.
§2265, this Order is enforceable anywhere in the United States, tribal lands, U.S.
Territories and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If you travel outside of the state
and intentionally violate this order, you may be subject to federal criminal
proceedings under the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. §2261-2262.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE
A LAWYER REPRESENT YOU AT THE HEARING. THE COURT WILL NOT, HOWEVER, APPOINT A LAWYER
FOR YOU. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELD. IF YOU CANNOT FIND
A LAWYER, YOU MAY HAVE TO PROCEED WITHOUT ONE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made
at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend
the scheduled conference or hearing.
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Stephanie L. Boothe, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. n
NO. 99 - S q CIVIL TERM
Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendants Name: Matthew Troy Farwell
Defendants Date of Birth: 08/20/71
Defendant's Social security Number: unknown to Plaintiff
Name of Protected Personf. Stepha is Boothe
AND NOW, this day of (w' , 1999, upon
consideration of th at ached Petiti n for Protection from Abuse, the
court hereby enters the following Temporary order:
® 1. Defendant shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten any of the
above persons in any place where they might be found.
® 2. Defendant is evicted and excluded from Plaintiff's residence
located at 47 Country View Estates, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, jointly owned by the parties, or any other permanent or
temporary residence where Plaintiff may live. Plaintiff is granted
exclusive possession of the residence. Defendant shall have no right
or privilege to enter or be present on the premises.
® 3. Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff
at any location, including, but not limited to any contact at
Plaintiff's place of employment, where Defendant also is employed,
located at Claremont Nursing Home on Claremont Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
® 4. Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff by telephone or by any
other means, including through third persons.
? 5. Pending the outcome of the final hearing in this matter.
Plaintiff is awarded temporary custody of the following minor
child/ren:
Until the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the
child/ren shall be limited to the following:
The local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the
child/ren are located shall ensure that the child/ren are placed in the
care and control of Plaintiff in accordance with the terms of this
Order.
® 6. Defendant shall immediately relinquish the following weapons to
the Sheriff's Office or a designated local law enforcement agency for
the delivery to the Sheriff's Office:
shotguns and handguns
Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any
other weapons for the duration of this Order.
® 7. The following additional relief is granted:
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to make
service at Plaintiff's request and without pre-payment of fees, but
service may be accomplished under any applicable Rule of Civil
Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the Prothonotary and
forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The Prothonotary shall not send
a copy of this Order to Defendant by mail.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or terminated by
the Court and can be extended beyond its original expiration date if
the Court finds that Defendant has committed another act of abuse or
has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk of
harm to Plaintiff.
Defendant is required to relinquish to the sheriff any firearm
license Defendant may possess. Defendant's weapons and firearm license
may be returned at the expiration of the Protection order after
Defendant has submitted a written request to the court for the return
and
of the weapons and the Court has notified Plaintiff ff ththe re
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given Plaintiff an opportunity to respond. A copy
be transmitted to the chief or head of the police department of the
Pennsylvania State Police and the sheriff of Cumberland County.
Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property
owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives.
® S. A certified copy of this order shall be provided to the police
department where Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified
hereafter: Pennsylvania State Police and Carlisle Borough Police
Departments.
? 9. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES E] ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND O ANY PRIOR ORDER
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
10. THIS ORDER APPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL REMAIN IN
EFFECT UNTIL MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER NOTICE AND
HEARING.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of this order may
result in arrest for indirect criminal contempt, which is punishable by
a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or up to six months in jail. 23 Pa.C.S.
56114. Consent of Plaintiff to Defendant's return to the residence
shall not invalidate this order, which can only be changed or modified
through the filing of appropriate court papers for that purpose. 23
Pa.C.S. 56113. Defendant is further notified that violation of this
Order may subject him/her to state charges and penalties under the
Pennsylvania Crimes Code and to federal charges and penalties under the
violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. 55 2261-2262. Any Protection
order ranted b a court ma be considered is an subsa ant
roceedia s includin child custod roceedin s under title 23
Domestic Relations of the Penns lvania Consolidated Statutes.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction
over Plaintiffs residence OR any locations where a violation of this
order occurs OR where Defendant may be located. If Defendant violates
Paragraphs 1 through 6 of this Order, Defendant may be arrested on the
charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt. An arrest for violation of this
Order may be made without warrant, based solely on probable cause,
whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of law
enforcement.
Subsequent to an arrest, the law enforcement officer shall seize
all weapons used or threatened to be used during the violation of this
Order OR during prior incidents of abuse. Weapons must forthwith be
delivered to the Sheriff's office of the county which issued this
order, which office shall maintain possession of the weapons until
further Order of this Court, unless the weapon/s are evidence of a
crime, in which case, they shall remain with the law enforcement agency
whose officer made the arrest.
Philip C. Briganti,
Andrea Levy,
Joan Carey
Attorneys for Plaintiff
BY THE COURT,
Stephanie L. Boothe IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 99 - 30771 CIVIL TERM
Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
1. Plaintiff's name is Stephanie L. Boothe.
2. The name of the person who seeks protection from abuse is
Stephanie L. Boothe.
3. Plaintiff's address is 47 Country View Estates, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Defendant is believed to live at the following address: 47
Country View Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant's Social Security Number is unknown to the Plaintiff.
Defendant's date of birth is 08/20/71.
Defendant's place of employment is Claremont Nursing Home located at
Claremont Road, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Defendant is Plaintiff's intimate partner.
6. Defendant has been involved in the following criminal court
action:
Simple Assault March/April 1999
Defendant is currently under ARD.
7. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
on or about June 24, 1999, Defendant threw a can of soda
towards the Plaintiff, tore the sheets off of the bed, yanked
the mattress off of the bed frame, and ripped the Plaintiff's
pictures around the house while screaming obscenities at the
Plaintiff, causing the Plaintiff to fear for her safety.
Defendant threatened Plaintiff that he would pour gasoline
around the house before he would leave, causing her to fear for
her safety.
8. Defendant has committed the following prior acts of abuse
against Plaintiff:
a. On or about June 22, 1999, Defendant threatened to kill
himself and produced a gun, took the gun into the bathroom
and locked the door. Defendant loaded the clip into the
gun and described to Plaintiff how he was going to kill
himself, causing Plaintiff to fear for her life and that
of her minor child. Defendant threatened to kill himself
if Plaintiff left him. when Plaintiff tried to leave,
Defendant emerged from the bathroom and waved the gun
around, causing her to fear for her life. Defendant put
the barrel of the gun in his mouth and pulled the trigger,
but the gun did not fire.
b. In or around April or March 1999, Defendant pushed
Plaintiff to the ground, jumped on her and punched her on
the head and chest. Plaintiff escaped, and Defendant again
grabbed Plaintiff and pushed her onto the couch. Defendant
put both hands on her throat and choked her. Plaintiff
attempted to escape, but Defendant grabbed Plaintiff
around the throat with one hand and squeezed. Defendant
bit the Plaintiff on her left breast. Plaintiff suffered
bruises around the neck, on her breast, on her hip, and
around her left eye, and a cut on her lip. Plaintiff filed
simple assault charges.
C. On numerous occasions, Defendant has abused Plaintiff in
ways including the following: pushed her; screamed at her;
used a gun to threaten to kill himself, causing Plaintiff to
fear for her own life; thrown objects at her; and verbally
abused her, causing her to fear for her safety.
10. Defendant has used or threatened to use the following weapons
against Plaintiff: shotgun and handguns.
11. The following police departments or law enforcement agencies in
the area in which Plaintiff lives should be provided with a copy of the
Protection Order: Pennsylvania State Police and Carlisle Borough Police
Department.
12. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from
the Defendant.
13. Plaintiff is asking the Court to evict and exclude Defendant
from the residence at 47 Country View Estates, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, which is owned by Plaintiff and Defendant.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THAT THE COURT ENTER A TEMPORARY
ORDER, AND AFTER HEARING, A FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING:
A. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or
stalking Plaintiff in any place where Plaintiff may be found.
B. Evict and exclude Defendant from Plaintiff's residence and prohibit
Defendant from attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence
of Plaintiff.
C. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff , either
in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third
persons, including, but not limited to any contact at Plaintiff's place
of employment.
D. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff's
relatives.
E. Order Defendant to temporarily turn over weapons to the Sheriff of
this County and prohibit Defendant from transferring, acquiring or
possessing any such weapons for the duration of the Order.
F. Order Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing
fees, service fees, and surcharge of $25.00.
G. Order Defendant to pay $250.00 to reimburse one of Legal Services,
Inc.'s funding sources for the cost of litigation in this case, if this
matter goes to hearing.
H. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
a. Require Defendant to relinquish to the sheriff any firearm
li cense the defendant may possess. Defendant's weapons and firearm
license may be returned at the expiration of the Protection order after
Defendant has submitted a written request to the Court for the return
of the weapons and the Court has notified Plaintiff of the request and
given Plaintiff an opportunity to respond.
b. Enjoin Defendant from damaging or destroying any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
C. Enjoin Defendant from harassing Plaintiff's relatives.
I. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
J. order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve Defendant
with a copy of this Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for
Hearing. Plaintiff will inform the designated authority of any
addresses, other than Defendants residence, where Defendant can be
served.
Plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
Dated
Respectfully submitted,
Philip . Brigan i,
Andrea Levy,
Joan Carey
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
i verify that I am the Plaintiff as designated in the present action
and that the facts and statements contained in the above Petition are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge. i understand that any
false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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STEPHANIE L. BOOTHE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
99-3971 CIVIL
MATTHEW T. FARWELL
Defendant CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
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AND NOW, this day of September,l999, the hearing in the above-
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captioned case previously scheduled for Tuesday, ?afy 28, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. in
Courtroom #3 is rescheduled to Friday, September 24, 1999 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom
#3. The defendant, MATTHEW T. FARWELL, is ordered to appear for trial on the
charge of Indirect Criminal Contempt before the Court on that date.
Jonathan R. Birbeck,
Chief Deputy District Attorney
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STEPHANIE L. BOOTHE,
Plaintiff
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MATTHEW T. FARWELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3971 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
in ORDER
AND NOW, this/Oday of A&AkA 2000, upon consideration of the within Petition,
the portion of the Order of Co rt In Re: Plea of Nolo Contendere & Sentence entered on
September 24, 1999, which modified the Final Protection Order of July 27, 1999, to prohibit
Defendant, Matthew T. Farwell, from having any contact with Plaintiff is vacated.
In all other respects the modifications of the Final Protection Order as included in the Order
of Court entered on September 24, 1999, remain in effect.
Joan Carey, Attorney for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Matthew T. Farwell, Defendant
Cumberland County Prison
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jonathan Birbeck, Assistant District Attorney
Cumberland County District Attomey's Office
Anthony Adams, Assistant Public Defender
Cumberland County Public Defender's Office
Victim/Witness Program
Cumberland County District Attorney's Office
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STEPHANIE L. BOOTHE,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW T. FARWELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3971 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
Plaintiff, Stephanie L. Booth, by and through her attorney, Joan Carey, of LEGAL
SERVICES, INC. represents the following:
1. Plaintiff, Stephanie L. Boothe, and Defendant, Matthew T. Farwell, are in the process
of reconciling their differences.
2. Plaintiff desires that the portion of the Order of Court In Re: Plea of Nolo Contendere
& Sentence entered on September 24, 1999, which modified the Final Protection Order dated July
27, 1999, to prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff, be vacated.
3. Plaintiff desires that all other provisions of the Order of Court entered on
September 24, 1999, which modified the Final Protection Order dated July 27,1999, remain in effect.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Order of Court entered on September 24, 1999,
be modified to reflect the above provision, and that in all other respects, the modification of the Final
Protection Order dated July 27, 1999, remain in effect.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joan Carey, Attorney r Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
The above-named Plaintiff, Stephanie L. Boothe, verifies that the statements made in the
above Petition are true and correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ¢ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: J -7 / ('p _a%C`-W, ?Y- Rr)o74
Stephanie L. Boothe, Plaintiff
STEPHANIE L. BOOTHE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-3971 CIVIL
MATTHEW T. FARWELL, CHARGE: INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT
Defendant
IN RE: PLEA OF NOLO CONTEND RR & SENTENCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, September 24, 1999, 10:07 a.m., the matter having
been called for a hearing on the charge of indirect criminal
contempt of our PFA order of July 27, 1999, and the defendant
having entered a plea of nolo contendere to the charges, before
any testimony was taken in the case, his plea is accepted and
recorded.
Sentence of the court is that the defendant serve a term of
imprisonment in the Cumberland County Prison of six months. We
give him credit for time served on this sentence from his date of
arrest on September 18, 1999.
It is the intention of the Court to place the defendant on
the Work Release Program as quickly as possible since he works at
the county home across the street from the prison.
The provisions of our protective order dated July 27, 1999,
are hereby extended for a one year period from this date. During
the period of this sentence imposed today, the defendant shall not
have physical possession of any type of firearm whatsoever,
including any weapons commonly used for hunting.
The terms of the PFA order shall further include the
provision that the defendant shall be excluded from the premises
at 47 Country View Estates, Newville, Pa., and the defendant shall
have no contact with the victim or her family for the duration of
this order.
The Court directs a Probation Officer to be assigned to this
case for eventual supervision. The Court directs a D & A
evaluation be had on the defendant and that the defendant follow
any recommendations flowing thereto.
By the Court,
Jonathan R. 13I beck, Esquire
Chief Deputy District Attorney
Timothy L. Clawges, Esquire
Assistant Public Defender
Probation Office
Sheriff
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Stephanie L. Boothe,
Plaintiff
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Matthew T. Farwell,
Defendant
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 99 - 3971 CIVIL TERM
:PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name: Matthew Troy Farwell
Defendant's Date of girth: 08/20/71
Defendant's Social Security Number: unknown to Plaintiff
Name of Protected Person: Stephanie L. Boothe
AND NOW, this -Q'7;641 day of ??
1999, the
court having jurisdiction over the p ties and the subject-
matter, it is ORDERED, ADJDDGED, and DECREED as follows:
Plaintiff is represented by Joan Carey of LEGAL SERVICES, INC.;
Defendant is unrepresented but is aware of his right to have an
attorney represent him. The parties agree that the following may
be entered as an Order of Court. Defendant, although agreeing
that an Order may be entered, does not admit to the allegation
made in the Petition.
® 1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten
Plaintiff or any other protected person in any place where they
might be found.
? 2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the
residence at *[NONCONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS FROM WHICH DEFENDANT IS
EXCLUDED] or any other residence where Plaintiff may live.
Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present
on the premises.
? On [Insert date and time], Defendant may enter the residence
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to retrieve his/her clothing and other personal effects, provided
that Defendant is in the company of a law enforcement officer
when such retrieval is made.
? 3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 (and Paragraph #8 if any
unusual circumstances) of this order, Defendant is prohibited
from having ANY CONTACT with Plaintiff at any location,
including, but not limited to any contact at Plaintiff's school,
business, or place of employment. Defendant is specifically
ordered to stay away from the following locations for the
duration of this Order: Plaintiff's residence located at
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and any other residence
Plaintiff may establish.
? 4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this order, Defendant
shall not contact Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means,
including third parties.
? 5. Custody of the minor children, [names of the children
subject to the provision of this paragraph] shall be as follows:
[state to whom primary physical custody awarded; state terms of
partial custody or visitation, if any] (or see attached Custody
order)
® 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff'a
Office, or to a local law enforcement agency for delivery to the
Sheriff's Office, the following weapons used or threatened to be
used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff:
shotguns and handguns
® 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or
acquiring any other weapons for the duration of this Order. Any
weapons delivered to the sheriff under Paragraph 6 of this order
or under Paragraph 6 of the Temporary Order shall not be returned
until further Order of Court.
® 8. The following additional relief is granted as authorized
by 86108 of this Act:
a. This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the Court and can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court finds that Defendant has committed
another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that
indicates continued risk of harm to Plaintiff.
b. Defendant is required to relinquish to the sheriff any
firearm license Defendant may possess. Defendant's weapons and
firearm license may be returned at the expiration of the
Protection Order after Defendant has submitted a written request
to the Court for the return of the weapons and the Court has
notifiod Plaintiff of the request and given Plaintiff an
opportunity to respond. A copy of this Order shall be
transmitted to the chief or head of the Pennsylvania State Police
Department and the sheriff of Cumberland County.
C. Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any
property owned jointly by the parties or owned solely by
Plaintiff.
d. Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintiff Ia
relatives.
e. The court costs and fees are waived.
f. Defendant shall enter into and complete an anger-
management counseling program with a certified
counselor/ therapist. Plaintiff and/or her attorney shall have the
right to verify Defendant's attendance at the counseling program.
? 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for [insert
the names of the persons for whom support is to be paid]
as follows: [insert amount,
frequency and other terms and conditions of the support order]
This order for support shall remain in effect
until a final support order is entered by this Court. However,
this Order shall lapse automatically if Plaintiff does not file a
complaint for support with the Court within fifteen days of the
date of this order. The amount of this temporary order does not
necessarily reflect Defendant's correct support obligation, which
shall be determined in accordance with the guidelines at the
support hearing. Any adjustments in the final amount of support
shall be credited, retroactive to this date, to the appropriate
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party.
? 10. The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and
imposed on Defendant.
? li. Defendant shall pay $* to Plaintiff as compensation for
Plaintiff's out-of-pocket losses, which are as follows:
OR
? Plaintiff is granted leave to present a petition, with
appropriate notice to Defendant, to [insert the name of the judge
or court to which the petition should be presented] requesting
recovery of out-of-pocket losses. The petition shall include an
exhibit itemizing all claimed out-of-pocket losses, copies of all
bills and estimates of repair, and an order scheduling a hearing.
No fee shall be required by the Prothonotary's office for the
filing of this petition.
® 12. BRADY INDICATOR
1.® Plaintiff is a person who has cohabited with Defendant.
2.0 This Order is being entered after a hearing of which
Defendant received actual notice and had an opportunity to be
heard.
3.® Paragraph 1 of this order has been checked to restrain
Defendant from harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff.
4.0 The terms of this order prohibit Defendant from using,
attempting to use, or threatening to use physical force against
Plaintiff that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily
injury.
® 13. THIS ORDER sDPERCEDES ® ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND ? ANY
PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
14. All provisions of this order shall expire in one year. '
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A
FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHS.
23 PA.C.S. 56114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION
AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. THIS
ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF
PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C.
52265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF TEE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY
VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL
PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C. SS 2261-2262. IF
PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY* PROVISIONS
OF THE GUN CONTROL ACTION, 18 U.S.C. 5922(0), FOR POSSESSION,
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over Plaintiff's residence
OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where
Defendant may be located, shall enforce this Order. An arrest
for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this Order may be
without warrant, based solely on probable cause, whether or not
the violation is committed in the presence of the police. 23
Pa.C.S. 56113.
Subsequent to an arrest, the police officer shall seize all
weapons used or threatened to be used during the violation of the
Protection Order or during prior incidents of abuse. The [insert
the appropriate name or title] shall maintain possession of the
weapons until further order of this Court. When Defendant is
placed under arrest for violation of the Order, Defendant shall
be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom
Defendant is to be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal
Contempt" shall then be completed and signed by the police
officer OR Plaintiff, Plaintiff's presence and signature are not
required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are
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alleged, Defendant shall be arraigned, bond set and both parties
given notice of the date of the hearing.
BY THE COURT,
/SI 10. George E. Hoffer, udge
If entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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Steph ie L. Boothe, Plaintiff
Matthew T. Farwel , Defendant
A oan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Stephanie L. Boothe
Plaintiff
V.
Matthew T. Farwell
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
3971 Civil 1999
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Marlin 22 Cal. Ser.# 18401141
Glennfield 30/30 Cal. Ser. # unk
SKS 7.62 Ser.# 18036560
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AND NOW, this Day of ' upon request of the Sheriff, the
following Order is entered:
The protection from abuse order in the above-captioned case having expired on
September 24, 2000, and the defendant having requested the return of the firearms
held pursuant to the order, and the defendant otherwise being legally entitled to
possess the weapons, IT IS ORDERED that all weapons/firearms held by the sheriff
shall be returned to the defendant under the following conditions:
1.) The defendant shall immediately transfer ownership of the firearms listed above to
his father Daniel Farwell, who is a licensed to sell firearms (state license # 21-9964,
federal firearms license # 8-23-041-01-3G-00080), Farwell's Gun Shop 1750 Walnut
Bottom Road, Newville, Pa. 17241. The transfer to take place in the Cumberland
County Sheriffs Office.
2.) The defendant shall provide the sheriffs office proof of the transfer of the firearms
immediately after the transfer has taken place.
By the Court,
H ffer, J.
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