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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

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.

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.