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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL MSTRICT OF
PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY •
ANDREA WENTZEL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant's Date of Birth: September 18, 1960
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Names of all Protected Persons, including Plaintiff and minor chil
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Carissa M. Catullo and Jennifer L. Catullo
AND NOW, this day of 1999, upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Protection from Abuse, the court hereby enters the following Temporary Order:
[ x ] 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 the residence at
(NONCONFIDENTIAL ADDRESS FROM WHICH DEFENDANT IS EXCLUDED) or an
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.
[ x ] 3. Except for such contact with the minor children as may be permitted under
Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with plaintiff
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at any location, including but not limited to any contact at PlaintilFs school, business, or place of
employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the
duration of this Order:
[ x ] 4. Except for such contact with the minor children as may be permitted under
Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons. - - •-• •--__._____.
[ x ] 5.Pending the outcome of the final hearing in this matter, Plaintiff is awarded
temporary custody of the following minor children.
Until the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the children shall be limited to
the following: Liberal telephone calls initiated by the children to the Defendant at Defendant's
expense.
The local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the children are located shall
ensure that the children are placed in the care and cohtrol 'ofthe Plaintiff in accordance with the
terms of this Order.
[ ] 6. Defendant shall immediately relinquish the following weapons to the Sheriffs
Office or a designated local law enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriff's office:
Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons for
the duration of this order
[ x ] 7. The following additional relief is granted: Plaintiff is authorized to initiate
counseling for each of the children unilaterally.
[ x ] 8.A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
at any location, including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of
employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for the
duration of this Order:
[ x ] 4. Except for such contact with the minor children as may be permitted under
Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons. ----
[ x ] 5. Pending the outcome of the final hearing in this matter, Plaintiff is awarded
temporary custody of the following minor children.
Until the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the children shall be limited to
the following: Liberal telephone calls initiated by the children to the Defendant at Defendant's
expense.
The local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the children are located shall
ensure that the children are placed in the care and control'ofthe Plaintiff in accordance with the
terms of this Order.
[ ] 6. Defendant shall immediately relinquish the following weapons to the Sheriffs
Office or a designated local law enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriff s office:
Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons for
the duration of this order.
[ x ] 7. The following additional relief is granted: Plaintiff is authorized to initiate
counseling for each of the children unilaterally.
[ x ] 8.A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
[ ] 9. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES [ ] ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND [ x ] ANY
PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
[ x ] 10. THIS ORDER APLIES IMMEDIATELY TO DEFENDANT AND SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL MODIFIED OR TERMINATED BY THIS COURT AFTER
NOTICE AND HEARING.
A HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGATIONS
RAISED IN THE PETITION FOR PROTECITON FROM ABUSE AT /-oo O'CLOCK P M.
ON THE 13 of DAY OF JULY 1999, IN COURTROOM # AT THE FRANKLIN
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA.
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
Defendant is hereby notified that violation of the 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. § 6114. Consent of the Plaintiff to Defendantrs retuni 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. § 6113. Defendant is fiather 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. §§
2261-2262.
[ ] Plaintiff s request far a final protection order is denied.
OR
[ ] Plaintiffs request for a final protection order is granted.
[ ] 1. Defendant shall not abuse stalk, harass, threaten the 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 EXECLUDED] 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 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.
[ x ] 3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff at any location, including but not limited to any
contact at the 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:
[ x ] 4.Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact the
Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means, including through third persons.
[ x ] S.Custody of the minor children, CARISSA M. CATULLO and JENNIFER L.
CATULLO shall be as follows: Plaintiff, Andrea Wentzel shall have primary physical custody
of the children and Defendant shall have periods of partial physical custody on alternating
weekends from Friday at 7:30 p.m. until Sunday at 7:30 p.m. During his periods of partial
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NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs
residence OR any location where a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be
located. If defendant violates Paragraphs I 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 wan-ant, 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 avuse.
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.
Date: July 1999
BY THE COURT:
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ANDREA WENTZEL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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1. Plaintiffs name is ANDREA WENTZEL. _ cr
2. I am filing this Petition on behalf of. [ j Myself and/or [ x j Ano er Persono a K
If you checked "myself," please answer all questions referring to yourself as "Plaintiff." If you
checked "another person," please answer all questions referring to that person as the "Plaintiff,
and provide your address here, unless confidential: Plaintiffs address is confidential.
If you checked "Another Person," indicate your relationship with Plaintiff-
[ x ] parent of minor Plaintiff(s)
[ ] adult household member
[ ] applicant for appointment as
guardian ad ]item of minor Plaintiff(s)
[ j court appointed guardian of
incompetent Plaintiff(s)
3. Name(s) of ALL Person(s), including Plaintiff and minor children, who seek
protection from abuse: Carissa M. Catullo, Jennifer L. Catullo
4. [ x ] Plaintiffs address is confidential
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[ ] Plaintiffs address is:
Defendant is believed to live at the following address: 1993 Gregory Drive _
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Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant's Social Security Number (if known) is: 177-50-4305
Defendant's date of birth is: September 18, 1960
Defendant's place of employment is: Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA
[ ] Check here if Defendant is 17 years old or younger.- -- -
6. Indicate the relationship between Plaintiff and Defendant.
[ ] Spouse (] Current or former sexual/intimate partner
[ ] other relationship by blood or marriage:
[ x ] Ex-spouse [ ] Parenttchild
[ ] Persons who live or have lived like spouses ( x ] Parents of the same children
[ ] Brother/Sister
7. Have Plaintiff and Defendant been involved in any of the following court actions?
[ x ] Divorce [ x ] Custody [ x ] Support [ x ] Protection from Abuse
If you have checked any of the above, briefly indicate when and where the case was filed and the
court number, if known: Divorce, Custody, and Support, were filed in the 39th Judicial District
in 1996 at F.R. 1996-143. The divorce action was finalized in June of 1999. A protection from
Abuse petition was filed by plaintiff against the defendant in Cumberland County, a result of
which was a Protection Order executed by the Court on March 17, 1997 and Docketed at 97-
1341.
8. Has the Defendant been involved in any criminal court action? Yes
If you answered Yes, is the Defendant currently on probation? Unknown
9. Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of the following minor children:
Names Acs who reside at (list address unless confidential)
Carissa M Catullo 13 1993 Gregory Drive, Monroeville, PA
Jennifer L. Catullo 7 1993 Gregory Drive, Monroeville, PA
10. If Plaintiff and Defendant are parents of any minor children together, is there an
existing court Order regarding their custody? Yes
If you answered Yes, describe the terms of the Order (e.g., primary, shared, legal and/or physical
custody): The parties share legal custody of their three children, Defendant enjoys primary
physical custody, and the Plaintiff enjoys partial physical custody on alternating weekends,
alternating holidays and for an extended period during the summer vacation.
If you are now seeking an Order of child custody as part of this petition, list the following
information:
(a) Where has each child resided during the past five years?
Child's Person(s) child Address, unless When
Name lived with confidential
Carissa M. Catullo Mother Confidential June 25, 1999 to present
Father Monroeville, PA January 1998 to June 1999
Father Chambersburg, PA May 1996 to January 1998
Jennifer L. Catullo Mother Confidential June 25, 1999 to present
Father Monroeville, PA January 1998 to June 1999
Father Chambersburg, PA May 1996 to January 1998
(b) List any other persons who are known to have or claim a right to custody of each
child listed above.
Name
Address
Basis of Claim
NONE
11. The following other minor children presently live with Plaintiff
Name A e s Plaintiffs relationship to children
Carissa M. Catullo 13 Mother
Jennifer L. Catullo 7 Mother
12. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
Approximate Date: June 17, 1999 Approximate Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Defendant's home,
1993 Gregory Drive, Monroeville, PA.
Describe in detail .what happened, including any physical or sexual abuse, threats, injury,
incidents of stalking, medical treatment sought, and/or calls to law enforcement: Defendant
became outraged at Carissa Catullo as a result of a mess that she and a friend had made in the
Defendant's home. While she was laying on a couch as a result of a sleep over party, the
Defendant screamed at the child regarding the mess and proceeded to strike her twice with a
closed fist on the top of her head. The blows were of such severity as to cause the child to begin
to cry and to have a prolonged headache over the course of the day.
13. If the Defendant has committed prior acts of abuse against Plaintiff or the minor
child, describe these prior incidents, including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking, and
indicate approximately when such acts of abuse occurred:
A. During the first week of June 1999, the Defendant's verbally threatened to
hurt Carissa, chased her to her bedroom where she was forced to lock the door
in an attempt to safeguard herself. The Defendant removed the doorknob
from the door, forced the door open and proceeded to search the child's room.
Upon finding some written work that he objected to, the Defendant hit the
child repeatedly.
B. In late May, 1999, the Defendant pushed Carissa into a wooden table then
threw her toward the ground and into a glass top table which shattered under
her causing Carissa to land on broken glass as well as a broken ceramic vase
that had been sitting on the table. The Defendant then continued to hit the
child as she was lying on the ground in the broken glass approximately 10 to
15 times about her arms and head He then proceeded to kick her once in her
side.
C. April 1999 the Defendant became enraged when Carissa tried to call her
mother by telephone and proceeded to rip the cord out of the wall.
D. The Defendant has threatened Carissa and Jennifer as a means of punishment
to place their hand on a hot stove and bum them.
E. The Defendant has repeatedly threatened to punish the children for external
displays of public affection toward their mother during custody transfers.
These threats include banishing the children to their room without food or
drink until morning. On those occasions when the children have expressed
their affection to their mother in the presence of the Defendant, he has carried
out his threat and sent the children to bed without food or drink until the next
morning.
F. The Defendant has threatened to punish the children by physical force if they
do not complete their household chores.
G. On or about June 25, 1999, the Defendant forbid the children from taking
their clothes and necessities to their Mother's home during a custody transfer.
H. The Defendant has threatened the children to not disclose the physical and
verbal abuse that they are subjected to. His threats include abandoning the
children in an orphanage, or foster home by identifying them as "juvenile
delinquents" to the authorities. --
1. The Defendant regularly utilizes abusive names and verbal threats against the
children and has called the children the following names; "little thief", "two
faced fucking bitch", "devil child" and "fucking liar".
J. The verbal and physical abuse that she was subjected to, caused Carissa
Catullo to run away from home for a period of one week over the course of
the proceeding school year.
K. During the summer of 1997, when exercising a period of partial physical
custody, the Plaintiff, Andrea Wentzel noticed a welt and bruise in the shape
of a hand print on the thigh of her daughter Carissa. She has photographic
evidence of this mark on Carissa and will provide copies of those in court in
the upcoming hearing.
L. The Defendant's continued verbal and physical abuse to the children has
caused one of the children to suffer from ideation of suicide.
14. List the weapon (s) that Defendant has used or threatened to use against Plaintiff or
the minor child: His hands.
15. Identify the police department of law enforcement agency in the area in which
Plaintiff lives that should be provided with a copy of the protection order: Monroveville
16. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BOXES ONLY IF THEY APPLY TO YOUR CASE AND
PROVIDE THE REQUESTED INFORMATION
[ J Plaintiff is asking the court to evict and exclude the defendant from the following
residence:
[ ] owned by (list owners, if known): [ ] rented by (list all names, if
known):
[ ] Defendant owes a duty of support to Plaintiff and/or the minor children.
[ ] Plaintiff has suffered out-of-pocket financial losses as a result of the abuse
described above. Those losses are:
FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER
A TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD
DO THE FOLLOWING (CHECKALL FORMS OFRELIEFREQUESTED):
[ x ] A. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or stalking Plaintiff
and/or minor children in any place where Plaintiff may be found.
[ ] B. Evict/exclude Defendant form Plaintiff's residence and prohibit Defendant form
attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of the plaintiff.
[ ] C. Require Defendant to provide Plaintiff and/or minor children with other suitable
housing.
[ x ] D. Award Plaintiff temporary custody of the minor children and place the following
restrictions on contact between Defendant and children.
[ x ] E. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff and/or minor children,
either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through third persons, including but
not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs school, business, or place of employment, except as the
court may find necessary with respect to partial custody and /or visitation with the minor
children.
[ x ] F. Prohibit Defendant form having any contact with the Plaintiffs relatives and
Plaintiffs children listed in this petition, except as the court may find necessary with respect to
partial custody and/or visitation with the minor children.
[ ] G. Order Defendant to temporarily turn over weapons to the Sheriff of this County
and prohibit Defendant from transferring, acquiring possessing any such weapons for the
duration of the Order.
[ ] H. Order Defendant to pay temporary support for Plaintiff and/or the minor children,
including medical support and [ ] payment of the rent or mortgage on the residence.
[ x ] I. Direct Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing and service fees.
[ x ] K. Order Defendant to pay Plaintiffs reasonable attorney's fees.
[ x ] L. Order the following additional relief, not-listed above:. Authorize the Plaintiff to
initiate a counseling program for the children
[ x ] M. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
[ x ] N. Order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve the Defendant with a
copy of this Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing. The petitioner will inform the
designated authority of any addresses, other than Defendant's residence, where Defendant can be
served.
Respectfully submitted,
KAYER & BROWN .
Dated: July 1, 1999
(717) 243-7922
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION OF PLEADINGS
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. The language of the document may, in part,
be the language of my counsel and not my own. I have read the statements made in this
document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to my counsel,
it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the
contents of the statements are that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in malting this
Verification. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PA.
C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 4 4y 9 , 1999
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ANDREA WENTZEL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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MARK CATULLO,
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name: Mark Catullo
Defendant's Date of Birth: September 18,1960
Defendant's Social Security Number: 177-50-4305
Names of all Protected Persons, including Plaintiff and minor children:
Carissa M. Catullo and Jennifer L. Catullo
AND NOW, this day of 1999, the court having jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED as follows:
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physical custody, Father shall have an adult individual in the home with hire. Custody transfers
shall occur at the Bedford Turnpike Interchange.
[ ] 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriff's 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 and/or the minor children.
[ ] 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 67
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 § 6108 of the Act:
[ ] 9. Defendant is directed to pay temporary support for as follows:
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 the 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 party.
[x ] 10. The costs of this action are waived as to the Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
[ x ] 11. Defendant shall pay $250.00 to the plaintiff as compensation for plaintiffs out-
of-pocket losses, which are as follows: Attorney's fees associated with this petition.
OR
[ ] Plaintiff is granted to leave to present a petition, with appropriate notice to
Defendant, to this Honorable Court 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.
[ x ] 12. BRADY INDICATOR.
1. [ x ] The Plaintiff or protected person(s) is a spouse, former spouse, a person who
cohabitates or has cohabited with the Defendant, a parent of a common child, a
child of that person, or a child of the Defendant.
2. [ x ] This order is being entered after a hearing of which the Defendant received
actual notice and had an opportunity to be . heard:
3. [ x ] Paragraph i of this Order has been checked to restrain the defendant from
harassing, stalking, or threatening Plaintiff or protected person(s).
4. [ x ] Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the Plaintiff
or other protected person(s).
OR
[ ] The terms of this order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against the Plaintiff or protected person that would
reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury.
[ x ] 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES ( ) ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND ( )
ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATION TO CHILD CUSTODY.
[ x ] 14. All provisions of this order shall expire in one year, on
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
FINE OF UP TO $1,000.00 AND/FOR A AL CONTEMPT JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHSY 23
PA.C.S. § 6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION AND
CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CROIEES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES . AND THE
COMMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE 'VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, 18 U.S.C. § 2265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE AND
INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT OT FEDERAL
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261-2262. IF
PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTES UNDER THE "BRADY"
PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT, 18 U.S.C. § 922 (G), FOR POSSESSION,
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiff's residence OR any location where a
violation of this order occurs OR where the 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.§ 6113.
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 finther order of this Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the order, the 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 the plaintiff. Plaintiffs presence and signature are not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given of the date of the hearing.
BY THE COURT,
Date: July , 1999
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