Fay. Cnty. Pa. 1901.1-1
As amended through September 26, 2023
Pursuant to the authority set forth in the Protection From Abuse Act of December 19, 1990, P. L. 1240, as amended, 23 Pa.C.S. Sec. 6101 et seq., the following practices, procedures, and rules are promulgated.
It is the purpose and policy of the Court of Common Pleas of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to implement and effectuate the Protection From Abuse Act and its amendments to protect victims from abuse; to streamline and facilitate enforcement; to establish duties upon the Prothonotary, Sheriff, District Justices, Prison, Warden, Crime Victim/Witness Coordinator, and police departments; and to provide emergency relief.
Fay. Cnty. Pa. 1901.1-1