Protection From Abuse Office
A PFA order is a civil court petition designed to place restrictions on an abuser, such as a prohibition of any contact, and penalize them for violations with fines, probation or jail time. A person can file a "no hit" PFA, which would levy penalties if the abuser harasses, threatens, or touches them, or a full "no contact" PFA that restricts any contact whatsoever.
Physical Address
200 North River Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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.
Voice
Voice
Fax
(570) 820-6395
Application process
Contact the office.
Fee
There is no fee for someone to file a Protection petition.
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.
Service area
Bradford, PA Luzerne, PA
Agency info
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas
Luzerne County is the 11th Judicial District of Pennsylvania.