Penn. 37 C.P.L. 1901.5.1

As amended through January 1, 2018
Rule 1901.5.1 - Protection From Abuse Enforcement Methods

Generally, the Protection for Abuse Act, Act 1994-85, 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6102 et seq., provides three methods for the enforcement of protection from abuse orders to-wit; arrest (23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6113); private criminal complaint (23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6113.1); and civil contempt (23 Pa. C.S.A. § 6114.1). Except as hereinafter provided, the procedure with respect to enforcement by arrest and private criminal complaint shall be similar.

Penn. 37 C.P.L. 1901.5.1

Amended effective 1/14/2014 and 1/24/2014.