HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-05076Tina L.Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
Christopher J. Pratt,
NO.99- CIVIL TERM
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 you fail to do so, the
case may proceed against you and a FINAL Order may be entered against you granting the relief
requested in the Petition. In particular, you may be evicted from your residence and lose other
important rights.
A HEARING ON THIS MATTER IS SCHEDULED ON u o2 ,1"AT
/0: of N :119., IN COURTROOM NO. -; OF T E 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 injail 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 help. 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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Tina L.Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
Christopher J. Pratt,
Vs.
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99- s'076 CIVIL TERM
TEMPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ORDER
Defendant's Name: Christopher J. Pratt
Defendant's Date of Birth: 05/26/73.
Defendant's Social Security Number: 241-21-3989
Names of the Protecte Person: Tina L. Pratt
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AND NOW, this day of Aueust,1999, upon consideration of the attached Petition
for Protection from Ab se, 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 the residence at 607A Geneva Drive,
Apartment 31. Mechanicsburg. Pennsylvania 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. Except for such contact with the minor child as may be permitted under
Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from having ANY CONTACT with
Plaintiff at any location, including, but not limited, to any contact at Plaintifrs or place of
employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away from the following locations for
the duration of this Order: Nextel Communications, Rossmoyne Business Center, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
4. Except for such contact with the minor child 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.
W 5. Pending the outcome of the final hearing in this matter. Plaintiff is awarded
temporary custody of the following minor child: Demetrius Pratt (DOB5/20/97).
Until the final hearing, all contact between Defendant and the child shall be
limited to the following: Defendant may see the child at times agreed upon by
the parties. Custody exchange shall take place at the maternal Grandmother's
residence .
The local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where the child are located
shall ensure that the child 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 Sheriffs Office
ora designated local law enforcement agency for the delivery to the Sheriffs OfTice:_DcEn:ht
is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any other weapons for the duration of this
Order.
0 7. The following additional relief is granted:
The Cumberland County Sheriffs Department shall attempt to make service at
Plaintiffs 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.
Law enforcement agencies, human service agencies and school districts shall not
disclose the presence of Plaintiff in the jurisdiction or district or furnish any
address, telephone number, or any other demographic information about
Plaintiff except by further Order of Court.
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 an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates risk of harm to Plaintiff.
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 Plaintiffs relatives.
® 8. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter: Upper Allen and Lower Allen Police
Departments.
? 9. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES
ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER and
? ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
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. §6114. Consent of the 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. §6113. 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 ViolenceAgainst
Women Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261-2262. Any protection order granted by a court may be
considered in any subsequent proceedings, including child custody proceedings, under title 23
(Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
This Order shall be enforced by the police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs
residence OR any locations where a violation of this order occurs OR where the 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 Sheriffs 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.
Joan Carey
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Tina L. Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
:NO. 99- 5 o 94, CIVIL TERM
Christopher J. Pratt,
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
The Plaintiff is Tina L. Pratt.
2. The name of the person who seeks protection from abuse are Tina L. Pratt.
3 Plaintiffs address is undisclosed for her safety.
4. Defendant is believed to live at 607A Geneva Drive, Apartment 31, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17055.
Defendant's Social Security Number is 241-21-3989.
Defendant's date of birth is 05/26/73.
Defendant's place of employment is Whirlpool Quality Express, 1485 West Commerce
Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
5. Defendant is Plaintiffs husband.
6. Plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following child
Name Address Birthdate
Demetrius J. Pratt 607A Geneva Dr. 5/20/97
Mechanicsburg, PA
7. Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of the following minor child:
Name Age
Demetrius J. Pratt 2 years old
The following information is provided in support of Plaintiffs request for an Order of
child custody:
a) The child was not bom out of wedlock.
b) The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff, Tina Pratt , who resides at an
undisclosed location.
C) Since his birth the child has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons child lived with
Plaintiff and Defendant
Address
506 W. Main St.
Jamestown, N.C.
When
September 1996 to
January 1998
Maternal Grandparents,
Aunt, Plaintiff, and
Defendant
193 Locust Point Rd. January 1998 to
Mechanicsburg, PA August 1998
Plaintiff and Defendant 607 A Geneva Drive August 1998 to
Mechanicsburg, PA Present
d) Plaintiff, the mother ofthe child, is currently residing at an undisclosed location.
e) She is married.
f) Plaintiff currently resides with the following person:
Name Relationship
Demetrius Pratt Son
g) Defendant, the father of the child, is currently residing at 607A Geneva Drive,
Apartment 31, Mechanicsburg , Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
h) He is married.
i) Plaintiff has not previously participated in any litigation concerning custody of
the above mentioned child in this or any other Court.
j) Plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning this child
pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiction.
k) Plaintiff does not know any person not a party to this action who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
1) The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child will be met if
custody is temporarily granted to Plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons
including:
1) Plaintiff is a responsible parent who has provided for the
emotional and physical needs of the child since his birth and who
can best take care of the minor child.
2) Defendant has shown by his abuse of Plaintiff that he is not an
appropriate role model for the minor child.
8. The facts of the most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
On or about August 17, 1999, Defendant became angry at Plaintiff and told her
she better be home from work at 5:15 p.m, that evening or he would drag her out
of work by her hair with a gun held to her, and shoot anyone who gets in his
way.
9. Defendant has committed the following prior acts of abuse against Plaintiff:
a) On or about August 16, 1999, Defendant pushed Plaintiff onto the bed,
straddled her, pinned her down by her wrists, grabbed her face and squeezed it,
and forcefully slapped her with an open hand across the face. Defendant
threatened to kill Plaintiff and take revenge on her family causing her to fear for
her life and that of her family. Defendant strangled Plaintiff until she gasped for
air, picked Plaintiff up off of her son's bed, carried her into their bedroom, and
straddled her again pinning her down. Defendant placed a pillow over
Plaintiffs face, grabbed her breasts, strangled her, grabbed the back of her neck,
and forcefully pulled her arm behind her back. Again, Defendant threatened that
Plaintiff had better be home by 5:15 p.m. or she would never see her son again
causing her to fear that he would harm the child. He further threatened to shred
all of her clothing.
b.) In or about the month of July 1999, Defendant grabbed the phone from
Plaintiff when she attempted to call her mother causing her to fear for her safety.
Plaintiff ran to the neighbor's to call police, and when the they arrived, Plaintiff
got some of her things and left the residence.
c.) In or about the month of July 1999, Defendant who had moved to North
Carolina, called Plaintiff and threatened to break into her residence and destroy
all her things causing her to fear for her safety.
d.) In or about March 1999, Defendant sat in the parking lot outside of
Plaintiff's work to make sure she was there and that she came straight home
causing her to fear.
e.) In or about Fall of 1997, When Plaintiff was six months pregnant,
Defendant held her to the floor, strangled her, and pushed her into the wall
causing her to cut her head on a nail.
f.) Since 1996, Defendant has abused Plaintiff in ways including:
pushed, slapped, squeezed her face, pulled her by her hair, and grabbed her by
the back of the neck. On several occasions, Defendant has forcefully pulled
Plaintiff's arms behind her and pushed his knee into her back to restrain her on
the floor.
10 Defendant has used or threatened to use the following weapons against Plaintiff:
Defendant has threatened to shoot Plaintiff, however Plaintiff is unaware of any firearms owned by
the Defendant.
I 1 The following police departments in the area in which Plaintiff lives should be provided
with a copy of the Protection Order: Upper Allen and Lower Allen Police Departments.
12 There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from Defendant.
13 Plaintiff is asking the Court to evict and exclude Defendant from the residence at which
is rented by Plaintiff and Defendant.
14 Defendant owes a duty of support to Plaintiff and the minor child.
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
and/or minor child in any place where Plaintiff may be found.
B. Evict and exclude Defendant from Plaintiffs residence and prohibit Defendant
from attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of the Plaintiff.
C'. Award III aintilT temporary custody of the minor child and place the following
restrictions or contact between Defendant and child: Defendant may see the child at
times agreed upon by the parties. Custody exchange shall take place at the maternal
Grandnwther's residence .
D. 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 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
child.
E. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiffs relatives.
F. Order Defendant to pay temporary support for Plaintiff and the minor child.
G Order Defendant to pay the costs of this action, including filing and service fees.
H Order Defendant to reimburse Cumberland County, a Legal Services funding
source, $250.00 for the value of the legal services provided to Plaintiff for the cost of
litigating this case if the case goes to hearing.
1. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
The Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
The Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintiffs relatives.
J. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
K. 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. The Petitioner will
inform the designated authority of any addresses, other than Defendant's residence,
where Defendant can be served.
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
15. The al legations of Count 1 above are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
16 The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor child/ren will be served by
confining custody in Plaintiff as set forth in paragraph #7 of the petition.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.§ 5301 et. seq., and other applicable rules and law,
Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to award custody of the minor child to her.
Plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ?l t?xJ 9" ivy
Joan Carey, Attome for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Petitioner 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.
Dated: 81111 q?
L. Pratt, Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1999-05076 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PRATT TINA L
vs.
PRATT CHRISTOPHER J
DAVID MCKINNEY Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, the within PROTECTION FROM ABUSE was served
upon PRATT CHRISTOPHER J the
defendant, at 16:40 HOURS, on the 20th day of August
1999 at 607A APT 31
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 CUMBERLAND
County, Pennsylvania, by handing to CHRISTOPHER PRATT
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.
Sheriff's Costs: So answer
Docketing 18.00
Service 6.20
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 8.00 om s in , e i
08/23/1999
by ? y Slier 1 ,
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this .73,L#k day of
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Tina L.Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO. 99-5076 CIVIL TERM
Christopher J. Pratt,
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Defendant's Name: Christopher J. Pratt
Defendant's Date of Birth: 05/26/73
Defendant's Social Security Number: 241-21-3989
Names of Protected Person:ina L. Pratt
AND NOW, this day of =!t , 1999, the court having
jurisdiction over the parties an bject-matter, it is ORDERED,
ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows:
The Plaintiff, Tina J. Pratt, is represented by Joan Carey of Legal Services, Inc.; the
Defendant, Christopher J. Pratt, is unrepresented, but has been advised of his right to counsel in
this matter.
The Defendant, although agreeing to the terms of this Order, does not admit the
allegations made in the Petition.
Plaintiffs request for a Final Protection Order is granted pursuant to the consent of
Plaintiff and Defendant
? Plaintiffs request for a Final Protection Order is denied
I. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten the Plaintiff or any other
protected person in any place where they might he found.
? 2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at
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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-at-.m., 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.
? 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
Plaintiffs school, business, or place of employment. Defendant is specifically ordered to stay away
from the following locations for the duration of this Order:
? 4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact the
Plaintiff by telephone or by any other means, including third parties.
5. Custody of the minor child, Demetrius J. Pratt, shall be as follows: Plaintiff shall
have primary physical custody of the minor child. Defendant shall have visitation with the
child at times agreed upon by the parties.
? 6. Defendant shall immediately turn over to the Sheriffs Office, or to a local law
enforcement agency for delivery to the Sheriffs Office, the following weapons used or threatened
to be used by Defendant in an act of abuse against Plaintiff and/or the minor child/ren:
? 7. Defendant is prohibited from possessing, transferring or acquiring any otherweapons
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 §6108 of this Act:
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 an act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates risk
of harm to Plaintiff.
The Defendant is enjoined from damaging or destroying any property owned jointly
by the parties or owned solely by Plaintiff.
The Defendant is to refrain from harassing Plaintiff's relatives.
? 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 (15) 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.
? 10. The costs of this action are waived as to Plaintiff and imposed on Defendant.
? 11. Defendant shall pay$_to Plaintiff ascompensation for Plaintiffs 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. The Plaintiff or protected person/s is a spouse, former spouse, a person who
cohabitates or has cohabited with Defendant, a parent of a common child, a child of that
person, or a child of Defendant.
? 2. 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 or protected person/s.
? 4. Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of Plaintiff or
other protected persons OR
? The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
LO/ 13. THIS ORDER SUPERCEDES:
ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER and
D ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
14. All provisions of this Order shall expire one year from the date this Order is
entered.
NOTICE TO THE 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.
§6114. 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 OFCOLUMBIA, TRIBAL
LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER
THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACTION, 18 U.S.C. §2265. 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.
§§ 2261-2262. IF PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED, YOU MAY
BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTIONAND PENALTIES UNDERTHE "BRADY"
PROVISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACTION, 18 U.S.C. §922(G), FOR POSSESSION,
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
The police who have jurisdiction over Plaintiffs 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. §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
Cumberland County Sheriffs Department 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, Plaintiffs 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.
This Order Is entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
Pratt, Plaintiff
Christophe J. Pra , Defendant
Pro Se Defendant
Joan Carey, Attorneeor Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Tina Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs.
NO. 99 - 5076 CIVIL TERM
Christopher Pratt,
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this day of September, 1999, upon consideration of the attached
Petition, the Final Protection Order in the above captioned case dated August 26, 1999, is hereby
v§cated.
A certified copy of this Order will be provided to the Upper Allen Police Department by
the plaintiffs attorney.
Joan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
By the Court,
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Tina Pratt, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
Christopher Pratt,
VS.
Defendant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99 - 5076 CIVIL TERM
PETITION TO VACATE ORDER
Plaintiff requests the Court vacate the Final Protection From Abuse Order in the above-
captioned case on the grounds that:
A Temporary Protection Order was issued by this Court on August 20, 1999,
scheduling a hearing for August 27, 1999, at 10:00 a.m..
2. The parties executed an agreement and a protection order was entered on August
26, 1999.
3. At this time Plaintiff requests that the Final Order entered on August 26, 1999, be
vacated without prejudice.
4. A certified copy of this Order of Court will be provided to the Upper Allen Police
Department by the attorney for Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant the relief requested and vacate the
Order without prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Car6y, Philip CAriganti
and Andrea Levy
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
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 IS Pa.C.S. 54904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Dated:
L
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