Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders - Emergency/After-Hours Filing

660 First Avenue, Municipal Courts Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility

Allegheny County residents

Hours

Monday through Thursday: 11:00am to 8:00am 11:00am Friday through 8:00am Monday Holidays: 24 hours

(412) 350-6715

Voice

Websitehttps://www.alleghenycourts.us/family/departments/protection-from-abuse/general-information/

Application process

A) If possible, submit information through the Intake Website (linked below) before going to Court. B) Proceed to:

a Magisterial District Court (Monday through Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm) OR to
Pittsburgh Municipal Court (any time, day or night, EXCEPT Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am)

C) After the paperwork has been submitted, a Judge will hear the case and determine whether the request will be granted. D) If the request is granted, individuals seeking a PFA must report to Family Court to file a petition for a Temporary order to extend the duration.

Fees

Services provided free of charge.

Service area

Allegheny, PA

Processes Protection from Abuse (PFA) requests for individuals in Allegheny County.

What's Here

Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Child Abuse Protective/Restraining Orders Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders Sexual Assault Protective/Restraining Orders

Providing organization

Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas

Provides judicial services in both civil and criminal law for Allegheny County