Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders - Emergency/After-Hours Filing
Processes Protection from Abuse (PFA) requests for individuals in Allegheny County.
Physical Address
660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 11:00am to 8:00am 11:00am Friday through 8:00am Monday Holidays: 24 hours
Voice
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.
Fee
Services provided free of charge.
Eligibility
Allegheny County residents
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Agency info
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Provides judicial services in both civil and criminal law for Allegheny County