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Doris J. Dworchak, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
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NO. 94 - 4631 CIVIL TERM
John A. Host, III,
Defendant
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: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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PROTECTIV~
NOW, this ~ day o~_A ,1994, upon consideration
of the Consent Agreement of the parties, the following Order is
entered:
1. The defendant, John A. Host. III, is enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, Doris J. Dworchak, or from
placing her in fear of abuse,
2. The defendant, John A. Host, III, is hereby excluded
from the premises located at 425 S. Arch Street, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania. The defendant is hereby notified that if he
resides in the plaintiff's domicile contrary to this Order, he
may be in indirect criminal contempt which is punishable by a
fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or by a sentence of up to six
months in jail and any other appropriate punishment. Resumption
of co-residence on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall
not nUllify the provisions of the court order directing the
defendant to refrain from abusing the plaintiff.
3. The defendant, John A. Host, III, is ordered to stay
away from any residence the plaintiff may establish for herself
in the future.
4. The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any
contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
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entering the plaintiff's place of employment.
5. The defendant is ordered to refrain from stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff or her relatives.
Occasional meetings with the defendant and the plaintiff's
teenage children will not be construed as harassment as long as
they are mutually agreed upon and do not occur at the plaintiff's
residence. The defendant will not contact the plaintiff except
by written communication regarding the children.
6. The defendant is ordered to refrain from damaging or
destroying any property owned by the plaintiff or any property
jointly owned by the parties.
1. This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one
year.
8. The Pennsylvania State and Mechanicsburg Police
Departments will be provided with a copy of this Order by
attorneys for plaintiff. This Order shall be enforced by any law
enforcement agency when a violation occurs by arrest for indirect
criminal contempt, The arrest may be without warrant upon
probable cause that this Order has been violated, whether or not
the violation is committed in the presence of the police officer.
In the event that an arrest is made under this section, the
defendant shall be taken without unnecessary delay before the
court that issued the Order. When that court is unavailable, the
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defendant shall be taken before the appropr,i' district justice.
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Doris J. Dworchak,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
vs.
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: NO. 94 - 4631 CIVIL TERM
John A. Host, III,
Defendant
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: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
This Agreement is
CONSENT AGREEMENT l
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1994, by the plaintiff, Doris J. Dworchak, and the defendant,
John A. Host, III. The plaintiff is represented by Joan Carey of
Legal Services, Inc.; the defendant is represented by the Family
Law Clinic. The parties agree that the following may be entered
as an Order of Court.
1. The defendant, John A. Host, III, agrees to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff, Doris J. Dworchak, or from placing her in
fear of abuse.
2. The defendant agrees to refrain from having any contact
with the plaintiff, including but not limited to, entering the
plaintiff's place of employment.
3. The defendant agrees not to stalk the plaintiff or
harass the plaintiff or her relatives. Occasional meetings with
the defendant and the plaintiff's teenage children will not be
construed as harassment as long as they are mutually agreed upon
and do not occur at the plaintiff's residence. The defendant
will not contact the plaintiff except by written communication
regarding the children.
4. The defendant agrees to stay away from the residence
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located at 425 S. Arch Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
6. The defendant agrees to stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may establish for herself in the future.
6. The defendant agrees to refrain from damaging or
destroying any property owned by the plaintiff or any property
jointly owned by the parties.
7. The defendant, although entering into this Agreoment,
does not admit the allegations made in the Petition.
8. The defendant understands that the Protective Order
entered in this matter shall be in effect for a period of one
year.
9. The defendant understands that this Order will be
enforceable in the same manner as the Court's prior Temporary
Protective Order entered in this case.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that an Order of Court be
entered to reflect the above terms.
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Doris J. Dworchak, Plaintiff
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John . Host, III, Defendant
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Jo Carey
Jane Muller-Peterson
Attorneys for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Supervising Attorney
Attorneys for Defendant
Family Law Clinic
45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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DORIS J. DWORCHAK.
Plaint i ff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94- J./lR3/
CIVIL TERM
JOHN A, HOST. III.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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AND NOW. this __\ '1_ day of August. 1994, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition. and upon finding that the
plaintiff. DORIS J, DWORCHAK. now residing at 425 S. Arch Street,
Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania. is in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant. JOHN A, HOST, III. the
following Temporary Order is entered,
The defendant. JOHN A, HOST. III, now residing at 88 Caravan
Court. Middletown. Dauphin County. Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined
from physically abusing the plaintiff. DORIS J. DWORCHAK. or
placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence
located at 425 S. Arch Street. Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. a residence which is jointly leased by the parties.
The defendant is hereby notified that if he resides in the
plaintiff's domicile contrary to this Order. he may be in indirect
criminal contempt which is punishable by a fine not to exceed
$1.000.00 and/or by a sentence of up to six months in jail and any
other appropriate punishment, Resumption of co-residence on the
part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order directing the defendant to refrain
from abusing the plaintiff.
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including. but not limited to.
telephone and written communications,
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's family.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's place
of employment,
The defendant is enjoined from removing. damaging. destroying
or selling any property owned jointly by the parties or owned
solely by the plaintiff,
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is
entered in this case, A hearing shall be held on this matter on
the .J(pU day of August. 1994. at g~:.J_CL___c;...m,. in Courtroom No.
~. Cumberland County Courthouse. Carlisle. Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed in l'oLDlIl plUII!eJ"is pending a further
order after the hearing,
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request. but service may be
accomplished under any applicable rule of Civil Procedure.
The Pennsylvania State Police. and the Mechanicsburg Police
Department will be provided with a certified copy of this Order by
the plaintiff's attorney, This Order shall be enforced by any law
enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for indirect
criminal contempt wi thout warrant upon probable cause that this
Order has been violated. whether or not the violation is committed
in the presence of the police officer. In the event that an arrest
is made under this section. the defendant shail be taken without
unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order, When
that court is unavailabie. the defendant shail be taken before the
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NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
DORIS J. DWORCHAK.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v.
JOHN A. HOST. III.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
NOT ICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages. you must take action
promptly after this Petition. Order and Notice are served. by
appearing personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the
Court and presenting to the Court your defenses or objections to
the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail
to do so the Court may proceed without you. and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any
money claimed in the Petition or for any other claim or relief
requested by the plaintiff, You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. 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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR. 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 170lJ
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
DORIS J. DWORCHAK.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 94- tf/i3/ CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
v.
JOHN A. HOST. III.
Defendant
PETUJj)lLEOR_I'JUITBcrl_Q1'I....J)~PJ!R
~BLIBP UNDBR THB PROTBCTION PROM ABUSB
ACT, 23 P.S. fi 6101 et seq.
AL_AQ1J.Se
1. The plainti ff is an adul t individual whose permanent
address is 425 S. Arch Street. Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County.
Pennsylvania. 17055.
2. The defendant is an adul t individual residing at 88
Caravan Court, Middletown. Dauphin County. Pennsylvania. 17057.
4. The defendant has had an intimate relationship with the
plaintiff,
5. Since approximately 1993. the defendant has attempted to
cause and has intentionally. knowingly. or recklessly caused bodily
injury and by physical menace has placed the plaintiff in fear of
imminent serious bodily injury,
This has included but is not
limited to the fOllowing specific instance of abuse:
On or about July 19. 1994. the defendant became angry
with the plaintiff when the plaintiff would not give him her
car keys, The defendant punched the plaintiff in her face and
then grabbed her leg. causing the plaintiff to fall to the
floor. The defendant pinned the plaintiff on the floor and
punched the plaintiff 10 to IS times on her buttocks, When
the plaintiff tried to leave, the defendant grabbed her with
both of his hands around her waist and made her sit on the
couch. refusing to let her leave, When she was able to get
away. the plaintiff spent the evening in a motel because she
feared for her safety. The plaint I ff called the Mechanlcsburg
police. and the defendant was arrested for simple assault. As
a result of the defendant's abuse. the plaintiff suffered two
large bruises on her left Inner thigh. several bruises on her
upper buttocks and a sore left cheekbone.
6, The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is in
Immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant should she
remain in the home without defendant's exclusion and that she is in
need of protection from such abuse.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited
from having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including. but not limited to. telephone and written
communications.
8, The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff. and from harassing the
plaintiff's family.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment.
10. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined from
removing. damaging. destroying or selling any property owned
jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
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11. The home from which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
exclude the defendant was shared by the parties until the defendant
left after his arrest and currently is rented in the name of DORIS
J. DWORCHAK.
12. The plaintiff currently has no place to stay with her
children except the marital home. and the defendant has family and
friends in the area with whom he can stay.
13, The plaintiff desires possession of the home so as to
give the greatest degree of continuity to the lives of her children
and to allow them to continue their education at their schools and
to continue their school and social activities,
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14. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the
abuse by the defendant. The losses are listed on Exhibit A
attached.
IS. The plaintiff asks for attorney fees for Legal Services.
Inc.. and filing and service fees of this lawsuit pursuant to the
Protection from Abuse Act.
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16. The plaintiff works at Dauphin County Prison. and earns
a salary of approximately $275,00 a week.
17. The plaintiff does not have funds available to pay the
fees for filing and service of this lawsuit.
WHEREFORE. pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from
Abuse Act" of October 7. 1976. 23 P.S. Ii 6101 e_t s.e.q.. as amended.
the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the following
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection
from Abuse Act:"
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or placing her In fear of abuse:
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including,
but not limited to. telephone and written communications;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
family;
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment:
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing. damaging,
destroying or selling property jointly owned by the
parties or owned solely by the plaintiff;
6. Granting possession of the home located at 425 S,
Arch Street. Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. to the plaintiff to the exclusion of the
defendant pending a final order in this matter and.
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for
herself:
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
the "Protection from Abuse Act," and. after such hearing.
enter an order to be In effect for a period of one year:
I. Ordering the defendant to refrain from abusing the
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plaintiff or placing her in fear of abuse:
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including,
but not limited to. telephone and written communications:
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from harassing and
stal~ing the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
family:
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5, Prohibiting the defendant from removing. damaging,
destroying or selling property jointly owned by the
parties or owned solely by the plaintiff:
6. Granting possession of the home located at 425 S.
Arch Street. Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. to the plaintiff to the exclusion of the
defendant pending a final order in this matter and,
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for
herself;
8. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff's
out-of-pocket losses suffered as a result of the abuse
including but not limited to the losses listed on the
attached sheet marked Exhibit A. attached and
incorporated by reference.
9, Ordering the defendant to pay all costs of filing
and service of this lawsuit and attorney's fees to Legal
Services. Jnc,
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The plaintiff further asks that this petition be filed and
served without payment of costs. pending a further order at the
hearing. and that a certified copy of this Petition and Order be
delivered to the Pennsylvania State Police and the Mechanicsburg
Police Department. who have jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted.
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V~ttorney for PlaIntiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
a Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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DORIS J. DWORCHAK.
Plaint! ff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 94-
CIVIL TERM
JOHN A. HOST. III.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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The plaintiff requests that the defendant reimburse her out-
of-pocket lossps. including but not limited to the following:
$ 25.00 for lodging.
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The above-named plaintiff. DORIS JEAN DWORCHAK. verifies that the
statements made in the above Petition are true and correct. The plaintiff
understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C,S. g 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Date: __y-.-:IR..:!l_1_____
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Doris J. Dworchak,
plaintiff
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John A. Host, III
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94 - 4631 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND NOW, this
ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
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day of August, 1994,
upon consideration
of the plaintiff's Motion for continuance, the hearing scheduled
for Auqust 26, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. II, is
continued until ~, 1994, at '1. ~O ~.m. to
afford the parties time to execute a Consent Agreement.
The Temporary Protective Order will remain in effect for a
period of one year or until a final order is entered in this
case.
A copy of this Order for continuance will be provided to the
Pennsylvania State and Mechanicsburg police Departments by the
attorneys for the plaintiff.
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MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The plaintiff moves the Court for an Order continuinq the
hearing of this case until further Order of the Court, on the
qrounds that:
1. A Temporary Protective Order was issued by this Court on
August 17, 1994, schedulinq a hearinq for the 26th day of August,
1994, at 9:30 a.m.
2. The parties request additional time to execute a consent
aqreement to present to the court.
3. The plaintiff requests that the Temporary Protective
Order remain in effect pending further order of court.
4. A copy of the Order for Continuance will be delivered to
the Pennsylvania state and Mechanicsburq Police Departments by
attorney for the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff moves the Court to grant the
plaintiff's Motion, and to continue this matter until further
Order of Court.
Respectfully submitted,
n Carey, Attorney
LEGAL SERVICES, INC
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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SHERIFF'S RETURN
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
In the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvnaia
NO.94-4631 Civil Term
Temporary Protective Order
Protection From Abuse Petition
and Notice
Doris J. Sworchak
VS
John A. Host, III
R. THOMAS KLINE, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, that he made diligent search and inquiry for the within named
defendant, to wit.
John A. Host, III
but was unable to locate
him
in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania,
to serve the within Temporary Protective Order Protection From Abuse
Petition and Notice
On
August 30, 1994
, this office was in receipt of
the attached return from
Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
Sheriff's Costs.
Docketing "'1,c'(P .
Out of County
Surcharge
Sworn and subscribed to before me
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AND NOW:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNA:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN:
SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO. 94-4631
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TE1olPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE & ORDER
John A. Host, III BY PERSONALLY
HANDING TO John A. Host, III
A TRUE ATTESTED COPY OF THE ORIGINAl. TE1olPORARY PROTECTION FROM ABUSE & ORDER
AND MAKING KNOWN TO
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THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT Dauphin County
Court House, Front & Market Sts., Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Penna.
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