Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 1900 - ACTIONS PURSUANT TO THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT
Rule 1901.5 - Enforcement

Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 1901.5

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 12, March 23, 2024

(a) When an arrest is made for violation of an order, a complaint for indirect criminal contempt shall be completed and signed by either a police officer, the sheriff or the plaintiff. When the complaint is filed by a police officer or sheriff, neither the plaintiff's presence nor signature is required.

(b) If an arrest is not effected, a complaint for indirect criminal contempt may be completed and signed by the plaintiff pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6113.1.

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