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AND NOW, this ~ day of ~, 1995, upon ~
consideration of the attached Motion for continuance, the matter
scheduled for hearing on July 31, 1995, at 8:45 a.m. in
Courtroom No.5, by this Court's Order of July 24, 1995, is
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The Temporary Protection Order will remain in effect for a
period of one year or until a final Order is entered in this
case.
A certified copy of this Order for continuance will be
provided to the Pennsylvania state Police Department and the
Carlisle Police Department by the plaintiff's attorney.
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Joan Carey, Esq,
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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ATTORN~:Y FOR Imn:NDANT
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plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-3898 CIVIL TERM
v.
CHARLES M. LAUNSE,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The plaintiff moves this Court for an Order continuing the
hearing 0 this case until further Order of Court, on the grounds
that:
1. A Temporary protection Order was issued by this Court on
July 24, 1995, scheduling a hearing for July 31, 1995, at 8:45
a.m.
2. The Dauphin county Sheriff's Department and the
plaintiff have been unable to locate the defendant and serve him.
3. The plaintiff requests that a continuance be entered and
that the Temporary protection Order remain in effect for a period
of one year of until a final Order is entered in this case.
4, A copy of the Order for continuance will be delivered to
the Pennsylvania State police Department by attorneys for the
plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff moves this court to grant the
plaintiff'S Motion, and to continue this matter until further
Order of court.
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Attorney for Plain iff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
a Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Suzette M. Steele, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
v.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 95-3&18 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Charles M. Launse,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
day of July, 1995, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, now residing at 708 Allen Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant, Charles M. Launse,
the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Charles M. Launse, (SSN: 198-50-4278)
(D.O.B.: 08/02/63) now residing at a location which is unknown to
the plaintiff, is hereby enjoined from physically abusing the
plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, and from placing her in fear of
abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence
located at 708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, a residence which is leased solely by the plaintiff
and which the defendant has voluntarily left.
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, except for the limited
purpose of discussing business matters.
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Suzette M. Steele, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff
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v. . 95-'~'f1.? CIVIL TERM
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Charles M. Launse, .
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Defendant . PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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TEMP~Y PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this J l/ day of July, 1995, upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, now residing at 708 Allen Road,
Carlisle, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant, Charles M. Launse,
the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Charles M. Launse, (SSN: 198-50-4278)
(D.O.B.: 08/02/63) now residing at a location which is unknown to
the plaintiff, is hereby enjoined from physically abusing the
plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, and from placing her in fear of
abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence
located at 708 Allen Road, Carlisle, CUmberland County,
Pennsylvania, a residence which is leased solely by the plaintiff
and which the defendant has voluntarily left.
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, except for the limited
pUrpose of discussing business matters.
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
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.
A violation of this Order may subject the defendant tOI i)
arrest under 23 Pa. C.B. 5&113; ii) a private oriminal complaint
under 23 Pa. C.B. 5&113.1; iii) a charge of indireot oriminal
oont_pt under 23 Pa. C.B. 5&114, punishable by imprisoDlllent up
to siz months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
oont_pt under 23 Pa. C.B. 5&114.1. Resumption of co-residenoe
on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the Court after notice or hearing and can be
extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court fi~ds
that the defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk of
harm to the plaintiff.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the court after not~or hearing. A hearing shall
be held on this matter on the 31 day of , 1995, at ~
~:{S-t7.m., in Courtroom No. ~cumberland County courthouse, carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
The plaintitt may proceed without pre-payment ot tees
pendinq a turther order atter the hearinq.
The CUmberland county Sheritt's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintitt's request and without pre-payment
ot tees, 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 the defendant
by mail.
The Pennsylvania State police shall be provided with a
certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney. This
Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement aqency where a
violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt 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 defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 P.S. S 6113).
By the Court,
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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 fall 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,
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Order, a
surcharge of $25.00 will be assessed against you, You may also be required to
PBY attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc, for their representation of the plaintiff,
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 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
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 hBvlng business before the court, please contact our office, All
arrengements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business
before the court,
PETITION POR PROTECTION ORDER
Suzette M. steele, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
plaintiff :
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v.
. NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
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Charles M. Launse,
Defendant . PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
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RELIO mrDn THE PROTECTION nOH ABUSE
ACT, 23 P.S. S '101 .t ..q.
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, is an adult
individual residing at 70S Allen Road, Carlisle, cumberland
county, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant, Charles M. Launse, (SSN: 19S-50-427B)
(D.O.B.: OS/02/63), is an adult individual. The plaintiff is
unaware of the defendant's address, but believes he is living in
either cumberland or Dauphin County.
3. The defendant is the husband of the plaintiff.
4. Since approximately June, 1995, the defendant has
attempted to cause and has intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff, has placed the
plaintiff in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury,
and has knowingly engaged in a course of conduct or repeatedly
committed acts toward the plaintiff under circumstances which
have placed the plaintiff in reasonable fear of bodily injury.
This has included, but is not limited to, the following specific
instances of abuse:
a) On or about July 14, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff, who is approximately five
months pregnant, and he grabbed a minibike which the
plaintiff was holding, violently shaking it back and
forth, causing the ~laintiff to slam against the inside
of the door frame. The plaintiff called 911 and the
state police responded.
As a result of the defendant's abuse, the
plaintiff suffered bruising on her arms, legs and a
laceration on her thumb.
b) On or about June 23, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff and attempted to grab the car
keys out of the plaintiff's hand. The key ring was
stuck on the plaintiff's finger and she could not let
go, but the defendant kept pulling the keys. The
plaintiff begged the defendant to stop because he was
hurting her, but the defendant pulled harder. When the
plaintiff positioned herself behind an electrical unit
located on the front lawn in an attempt to give herself
more leverage to remove her finger from the key ring,
the defendant pulled the plaintiff over the electrical
unit and dragged her along the ground. The plaintiff
tried to turn her body away from the defendant to
protect her unborn child. The defendant dragged the
plaintiff approximately three yards, and kicked her in
the back of the head.
As a result of the defendant's abuse, the
plaintiff suffered lacerations, bruises, and swelling
about her legs, hands and head.
5. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is
in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defe.~dant
should she remain in the home without the defendant's exclusion
and that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. 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, except to discuss business matters.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment.
9. 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.
B. BXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. The house from which the plaintiff is asking the Court
to exclude the defendant is rented in the name of Suzette M.
Steele and the defendant has vOluntarily left that residence.
11. The plaintiff currently has no place to stay with her
child except the marital home, and the defendant has family and
friends in the area with whom he can stay.
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12. The plaintiff desires possession of the house so as to
give the greatest degree of continuity to the life of her child
and allow him to continue his social activities.
C. SUPPORT
13. The defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff.
14. The plaintiff is in need of financial support from the
defendant including, but not limited to: the rent payment on the
residence at 708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
15. The defendant is self-employed and has a weekly salary
of approximately $500.00
16. The plaintiff currently has no income.
17. The plaintiff petitioned for support on or about July
17, 1995.
D. ATTORNEY PEES
18. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 P.S. S 6101 ~ ~., as
amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from placing her in fear
of abuse;
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2. Orderinq the defendant to refrain from havinq
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
includinq, but not limited to, telephone and
written communications, except to discuss business
matters;
3. Orderinq the defendant to refrain from
harassinq and stalkinq the plaintiff and from
harassinq the plaintiff's relatives;
4. Prohibitinq the defendant from enterinq the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Prohibitinq the defendant from removinq,
damaqinq, destroyinq or se11inq property jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff;
6. Grantinq possession of the house located at
708 Allen Road, Carlisle, CUmberland County,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of
the defendant pendinq a final order in this
matter;
7. Orderinq the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
B. Schedule a hearinq in accordance with the provisions of
the II Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearinq, enter
an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
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1. ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from 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, except to discuss business
matters;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
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 house located at
708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of
the defendant pending a final order in this
matter;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
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8. Grantinq SUpport to the plaintiff in an
appropriate amount accordinq to the support
quidelines payable to the plaintiff in the form of
a check or money order, mailed to her residence,
and directinq the defendant t ,.. Il,:!ke or continue to
make rent payments on the residence of the
plaintiff.
9. Orderinq the defendant to pay reasonable
attorney fees to Leqal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pendinq a further order at the hearinq, and that a certified copy
of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Pennsylvania state
Police.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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. Attorney for Plaintiff
Supervisinq Attorney
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-940
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Certified Leqal
LEGAL SERVICES,
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The above-named plaintiff, Suzette H. Steele, 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. 54904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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uzette H. Steele, Plaintiff
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Suzette M. Steele,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-3898 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Charles M. Launse,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
:1 '-\ tt, day of July, 1995,
upon presentation
and consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that
the plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, now residing at 708 Allen Road,
carlisle, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, is in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant, Charles M. Launse,
the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Charles M. Launse, (SSN: 198-50-4278)
(D.O.B.: 08/02/63) now residing at a location which is unknown to
the plaintiff, is hereby enjoined from physically abusing the
plaintiff, Suzette M. steele, and from placing her in fear of
abuse.
The defendant is excluded from the plaintiff's residence
located at 708 Allen Road, carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, a residence which is leased solely by the plaintiff
and which the defendant has voluntarily left.
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, except for the limited
purpose of discussing business matters,
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
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,
A violation of this Order may subject the defendant to: i)
arr.st under 23 pa. C.S. 56113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 Pa. C.S. 56113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 pa. C.S. 56114, punishable by imprisonment up
to six months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
contempt under 23 pa. C.S. 56114.1. Resumption of co-residence
on the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
provisions of the court order.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the Court after notice or hearing and can be
extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court finds
that the defendant has committed another act of abuse or has
engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued risk of
harm to the plaintiff.
This Order shall remain in effect until modified or
terminated by the court after notice or hearing. A hearing shall
be held on this matter on the ,"IJt day of , 1995, at ~
y,q~~,m., in Courtroom No. _~~ cumberland county courthouse, carlisle,
pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the 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 the defendant
by mail.
The Pennsylvania State Police shall 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 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 defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 P,S, S 6113).
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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 fall 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,
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection Order, a
surcharge of $25,00 will be assessed against you. You may also be required to
pay attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc, for their representation of the plaintiff,
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 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
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,
Suzette M. steele, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 95- CIVIL TERM
Charles M. Launse,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PBTITION FOR PROTBCTION ORDBR
RBLIBF UNDBR THB PROTBCTION PROM ABUSB
ACT, 23 P.S. 5 6101 et .eq.
A. ABUSB
1. The plaintiff, Suzette M. Steele, is an adult
individual residing at 70B Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland
county, pennsylvania 17013,
2. The defundant, Charles M. Launse, (SSN: 19B-50-427B)
(D.O.B.: OB/02/63), is an adult individual. The plaintiff is
unaware of the defendant's address, but believes he is living in
either cumberland or Dauphin county,
3. The defendant is the husband of the plaintiff.
4. Since approximatelY June, 1995, the defendant has
attempted to cause and has intentionally, knowingly, or
recklessly caused bodily injury to the plaintiff, has placed the
plaintiff in reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury,
and has knowingly engaged in a course of conduct or repeatedly
committed acts toward the plaintiff under circumstances which
have placed the plaintiff in reasonable fear of bodily injury,
This has included, but is not limited to, the following specific
instances of abuse:
a) On or about July 14, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff, who is approximately five
months pregnant, and he grabbed a minibike which the
plaintiff was holding, violently shaking it back and
forth, causing the plaintiff to slam against the inside
of the door frame. The plaintiff called 911 and the
state Police responded,
As a result of the defendant's abuse, the
plaintiff suffered bruising on her arms, legs and a
laceration on her thumb.
b) On or about June 23, 1995, the defendant became
angry with the plaintiff and attempted to grab the car
keys out of the plaintiff's hand. The key ring was
stuck on the plaintiff's finger and she could not let
go, but the defendant kept pulling the keys. The
plaintiff begged the defendant to stop because he was
hurting her, but the defendant pulled harder. When the
plaintiff positioned herself behind an electrical unit
located on the front lawn in an attempt to give herself
more leverage to remove her finger from the key ring,
the defendant pulled the plaintiff over the electrical
unit and dragged her along the ground, The plaintiff
tried to turn her body away from the defendant to
protect her unborn child, The defendant dragged the
plaintiff approximately three yards, and kicked her in
the back of the head,
As a result of the defendant's abuse, the
plaintiff suffered lacerations, bruises, and swelling
about her legs, hands and head,
5. 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 the defendant's exclusion
and that she is in need of protection from such abuse.
6. 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, except to discuss business matters.
7. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment.
9. 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.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
10. The house from which the plaintiff is aSking the Court
to exclude the defendant is rented in the name of Suzette M.
Steele and the defendant has VOluntarily left that residence.
11. The plaintiff currently has no place to stay with her
child except the marital home, and the defendant has family and
friends in the area with whom he can stay,
12. The plaintiff desires possession of the house so as to
give the greatest degree of continuity to the life of her child
and allow him to continue his social activities,
c. SUPPORT
13. The defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff.
14. The plaintiff is in need of financial support from the
defendant including, but not limited to: the rent payment on the
residence at 708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
15, The defendant is self-employed and has a weekly salary
of approximately $500,00
16. The plaintiff currently has no income.
17. The plaintiff petitioned for support on or about JUly
17, 1995.
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D. ATTORNEY PEES
18. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 P.S. S 6101 et sea., as
amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
1, Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from 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, except to discuss business
matters;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
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 house located at
708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland county,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of
the defendant pending a final order in this
matter;
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:
1. ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and from 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, except to discuss business
matters;
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives;
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 house located at
708 Allen Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, to the plaintiff to the exclusion of
the defendant pending a final order in this
matter;
7. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself;
8. Granting support to the plaintiff in an
appropriate amount according to the support
guidelines payable to the plaintiff in the form of
a check or money order, mailed to her residence,
and directing the defendant to make or continue to
make rent payments on the residence of the
plaintiff.
9. Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable
attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy
of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Pennsylvania State
Police.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
Respectfully submitted,
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oan Carey
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supervising Attorney
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-940
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5uzette M. steele, Plaintiff
The above-named plaintiff, Suzette M. steele, 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. 54904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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SUZETTE M, STEEI.E.
Plnintiff
IN TilE I'OURT OF COMMON PI.EAS OF
CIJMIIr,Rl.t\NIJ ('OUNTY, PENNSYLVAN I A
v.
NO. 95-3H9R CIVIl. TERM
CIIARLES M, J.AUNSE,
Ilefendnnt
PRCYrECTION FROM ABUSE
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AND NOW, this '1tl dny of September, 1995, upon consideration of the
attached Mot ion for Cont inullnce, tbe mlltter rescheduled for hellring on September
6, 1995, Ilt 3:00 p.m., by this Court's Order of July 31, 1995, is hereby
continued genernlly. This Order is entered without prejudice to either party to
request n hellring.
The Tempornry Protection Order shill I remnin in effect for Il period of one
yenr 01' until modified 01' terminated hy the courtllfler notice or hearing.
Cert i fied copies of this Order for Cont inunnce wi II he provided to the
Pennsylvanin Stnte Pol ice nnd the I'llI'I isle Pol ice Depllrtment by the plnintiff's
nttorney.
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JOlln Cllrey
.fnne Muller-Peterson
J.ECoAl. SF.RVIC~;S, INC.
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PINSKY /I< FOSTER
Attorney for Ile fendllnt
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Plnintiff
I N TIlE COURT OF COMMON PI.EAS OF
CllMBERI.ANIl COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 95-3898 CIVIL TERM
CHARLES M. LAUNSE,
Defendllnt
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
I<<YI'ION ~l)R CONT I NUANCE
The plnintiff moves the Court for nn Order continuing generally the hellring
in the above-captioned cllse on the grounds that:
t. By ngreement of the pnrties, the plaintiff's counsel filed II motion
for continunnce IInd an Order WIIS entered on July 31,1995, reschedUling the
henring to September 6, 1995, lit 3:00 p.m.
2. The defendnnt retnined Rnlph B. Pinsky of PINS", '" FOSTER to
represcnt him in the mlltter.
3. The defendnnt's counsel requested II continullnce in thi:; mlltter.
4. The plaintiff does not oppose u continullnce upon the condition thut
the Temporary Protection Ordcr remllin in effect for u period of one year or unt i I
modi fied or terminuted by the court lifter not ice 01' hearing.
5. Certified copies of the Order for ContinulIllce will be delivered to
the Penllsylvanin Stute Pol ice and the Cllrl isle Pol ice Depllrtment by the attorney
for the plllint iff.
WHEREFORE, thc plaint iff requests thllt the Court gl'llnt this Mot ion and
continue this mllttcr genel'lllly, lIIul thllt the Temlxlrnry Protection Order remain
in effect unt i I furt her Order of Court,
Respect fu Ily submi lted,
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Attorney for Plainti
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