Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas
Luzerne County Protection From Abuse Office - Protection From Abuse Office
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200 North River Street
2nd Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
2nd Floor
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
Eligibility:
* Those who can file a PFA are limited to spouses and ex-spouses,
parents and children, persons related by blood or marriage, current
or former sexual or intimate partners, and same-sex couples.
* Must be 18 years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the petition on their behalf.
* Must be 18 years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian complete the petition on their behalf.
Hours:
Monday through Friday; 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Emergency PFA's may be filed after 4:00 p.m. or when the Courthouse is closed (evenings, weekends, and holidays) by contacting the Domestic Violence Service Center at 1-800-424-5600.
Emergency PFA's may be filed after 4:00 p.m. or when the Courthouse is closed (evenings, weekends, and holidays) by contacting the Domestic Violence Service Center at 1-800-424-5600.
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (570) 826-3032
- (570) 820-6395 - Fax
Fee Amounts:
There is no fee for someone to file a Protection petition.
Intake Procedure:
Contact the office.
Intake Requirements:
In order to file a PFA, PFI (Protection of Victims from
Intimidation) and SVP (Protection of Victims from Sexual Violence)
appropriate forms must be completed and presented in person. Forms
are available in the Forms and Related Documents sections and in
the PFA office. Staff will be available to assist in the
completion.
Geographical Area:
Luzerne
Helpful Tips:
The PFA Office is located on the second floor of the Main
Courthouse on River Street in Wilkes Barre. No identification is
needed to obtain a protective order.
Additional Services Offered at this Agency:
- Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders
- Child Custody Orders
- Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
- Community Courts
- Court Filing Offices
- Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders
- Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
- Employment Related Fingerprinting
- Firearm Permits
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Law Enforcement Records/Files
- Public Defender
- Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders
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Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas
Luzerne County Protection From Abuse Office - Protection From Abuse Office
Luzerne County Protection From Abuse Office - Protection From Abuse Office