Butler County Domestic Relations - Protection from Abuse Orders
Issues Protection from Abuse (PFA) and Protection from Sexual Violence or Intimidation (PSVI) orders for individuals who are in danger
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Physical Address
124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA 16003
Hours
Intake: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 10:30am Hearings: Petitions are presented to a Family Court Judge at approximately 11:30am on the same day. Emergency Petitions: Coordinated by the Magisterial District Judge after 1:00pm.
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Application process
Visit the Family Court offices to file a request for a PFA or PSVI. Arrive no later than 10:30am to file for an initial (temporary) PFA. For individuals who arrive after 10:30am, staff will help to assess whether filing an Emergency Petition is appropriate.
Fee
Provided free of charge.
Eligibility
Butler County residents
Service area
Butler, PA
Agency info
Butler County Domestic Relations
Hears and adjudicates support, custody, divorce, and protection from abuse cases.