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CHI PHAM,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95- 5'1to Ij CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
plaintiff
v.
DEREK JASON ERICKSON,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
TUI'OIlAJlY
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I'.OTBCTIOM O.DB.
day of october, 1995, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Petition, and upon
finding that the plaintiff, CHI PHAM, now residing at 4 sycamore
Drive, Mechanicsburg, cumberland county, Pennsylvania, is in
immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant, DEREK
JASON ERICKSON, the following Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, DEREK JASON ERICKSON, SSN:UNKNOWN and
DOB:11/1/71, now residing at 6347 28th Street North, st.
Petersburg, pinellas county, Florida, is hereby enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, CHI PHAM, or placing her in
fear of abuse.
The defendant is ordered to stay away from the plaintiff's
residence located at 4 sycamore Drive, Mechanicsburg, cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, a residence which is owned by the
plaintiff's parents.
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 relatives.
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's
place of employment.
A violation of tbia Ord.r aay aubj.ct tb. daf.ndant tOI i)
arr..t und.r 13 'a.C.8. '1113/ ill a priv.t. crialn.l coaplaint
und.r 13 'a.C.8. '1113.11 iil) a charq. of indir.ct criainal
cont..pt und.r 13 'a.C.8. 'Illt, punl.habl. by iapriaona.nt up to
ai. aontb. .nd a fin. of f100.00-f1,000.001 and lvl civil
cont..pt und.r 13 'a.C.8. ,Illt.l. R..uaption of co-r..id.nc. cn
the part of th. plaintiff and d.f.ndant aball not nullify tb.
provi.ion. of th. court crd.r.
This order shall remain in effsct until modified or
terminated by the court 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.
Temporary custody of ZEREN PHAH, is hereby awarded to the
plaintiff, CHI PHAH.
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A hearing shall be held on this matter on the ') "\ day of
october, 1995, at i ('to '",m., in Courtroom No..2-, Cumberland
county Courthouse, carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may procesd 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.
CHI PHAM,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 95-
CIVIL TERM
DEREK JASON ERICKSON,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
HOT I C B
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.
r.., AXD COlT.
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 sbould t.k. tbi. pap.r to your lawy.r at onc.. If you do not
bav. a lawy.r or cannot afford on., 90 to or tal.pbon. tb. offic. s.t
fortb b.low to find out wb.r. you can 9at l'9al b.lp.
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 courtr
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.
CHI PHAM, : IN THE COURT OF cOMMON PLEAS OF
plaintiff :
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. :
: NO. 95- 5:i(,5 CIVIL TERM
DEREK JASON ERICKSON, :
Def.ndant : PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
: AND CUSTODY
PITITIOM rOI PIOTICTIO. OIDI.
alii) CUITODI
I.LIlr OMO.I T.. 'IOT.CTIO. raOH ABUI.
ACT, 13 ,..C... . 1101 .t ..q.
A. UUII
1. The plaintiff, CHI PHAM, is an adult individual
residing at 4 sycamore Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland county,
p.nnsylvania 17055.
2. The d.fendant, DEREK JASON ERICKSON, SSN:UNKNOWN and
008:11/1/71, is an adult individual residing at 6347 28th street
North, st. Petersburg, pinellas county, Florida 33714.
3. The d.fendant is the father of the plaintiff's child.
4. since approximately 1994, 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 August 22, 1995, the defendant refused
to allow the plaintiff to leave for work blocking her
exit with his body. The defendant hit the plaintiff
several times with his fist about her head and body and
kicked her in the ankle. The plaintiff moved from
Florida to Pennsylvania after this incident to avoid
further abuse.
b. In or around the middle of September 1995, the
defendant repeatedly telephoned the plaintiff and when
she wouldn't speak to him on the telephone, threatened
to come to Pennsylvania, causing the plaintiff to fear
for her safety because of past incidents of physical
abuse.
c. In or around August 1994, on approximately three
separate occasions, the defendant pushed the plaintiff
down onto the couch and punched her about the head
several times, causing swelling and soreness.
d. In or around December 1994, the defendant
threatened to kick the plaintiff, who was three months
pregnant, in the stomach. The plaintiff attempted to
leave the residence and the defendant pushed the
plaintiff with enough force to cause her to fall onto a
guitar speaker, causing brusing to her buttocks.
5. On or about August 22, 1995, the plaintiff and her
minor child left their residence at 6347 28th Street North, st.
Petersburg, pinellas county, Florida, in order to avoid further
abuse.
6. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she is
in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant, and
that .he 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 relatives.
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment.
B. a~o"IY rll'
10. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
C. TIK.OIAaY CUITODY
11. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following
child:
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ZEREN PHAM
4 sycamore Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
The child was born out of wedlock.
3 mos.
The child is presently in the custody of the plaintiff, CHI
PRAM, who resides at 4 sycamore Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
Since birth, the child has resided with the following
p.r.ons and at the following addresses I
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plaintiff ,
d.fendant
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6347 28th st. North
st. Petersburg/ FL
7/8/96 - 8/24/96
plaintiff, 4 sycamore Drive
plaintiff'S parents Mechanicsburg, PA
, plaintiff's siblings
The mother of the child is CHI PHAM, currently residing at 4
8/24/96 - present
Sycamore Drive, Meohanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
She is single.
The plaintiff currently residss with the following persons I
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Relation.hi>>
father
mother
si.ter
brother
brother
PHUOC PHAM
LAN LUONG
PHUONG PHAM
HUY PHAM
NAM PHAM
The father of the child is DEREK JASON ERICKSON, currently
residing at 6347 28th street North, st. Petersburg, Florida.
He is single.
12. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any
litigation concerning custody of the above mentioned child in
this or any other Court.
13. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody
proceedings concerning this child pending before a court in this
or any other jurisdiction.
14. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party
to this action who has physical custody of the child or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with rsspect to the child.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the
plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a fit parent who can best take
care of the minor child.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the minor child.
c. The defendant's behavior has adversely affeoted
the child.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
froll Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. S 6101 n 1laII., 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 or placing her in fear of abuse,
2. ordering the defendant to refrain from having any
direot 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 relatives,
4. prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment;
5. Ord.ring the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's residence located at 4 sycamore Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared;
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for
herself ;
7. Granting temporary custody of the minor child to
the plaintiff;
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 yearl
1. 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 relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff'S place of employment.
5. ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff'S residence located at 4 sycamore Drive,
Mechanicsburg, cumberland county, Pennsylvania, which
the parties have never shared.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for
herself.
7. Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable attorney
fees to Legal services, Inc.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
s.rved without pre-payment of fees by the plaintiff, and that a
certified copy of this Petition and Order be delivered to the
silver spring Township police Department who has jurisdiction to
enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and
proper.
COUNT II
CU.~ODY UMD" P....YLV..IA CU.TODY LAW
16. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
27. The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
child will be served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as
set forth in Paragraph 15 of the Petition.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. S 5301 at agg., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable
court to award custody of the minor child to her.
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: I N Tim COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
I eUMIIERLANJ) COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-5565 CIVIL TERM
v.
DEREK JASON ERICKSON.
Defendant
PROTECT/ON FROM AnUSE
AND CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this -d_ day of October, 1995. upon consideration
hearing on October 23, /995, by this Court's Order of October 17,
1995, Is hereby rescheduled for hearing on I \,(IlI.t"IIlW'-\ ,~?
1995, at J..l1-illLlj"m. In Courtroom No.2.
The Temporary Protect Ion Order wi I I remain in effect, fllf".,.
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of the IIttached Motion for Continuance. the matter scheduled for
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