Yes. If you relocate, work, or visit relatives in another
County or State, you should:
- File a certified copy of the order with the civil court clerk
or Prothonorary of the county in which you are in.
- Hand deliver a certified copy to the police department that
covers the area in which you are in.
Protection From Abuse Orders are registered immediately with
the Pennsylvania State Police Protection From Abuse Registry.
This will then be registered to the federal crime registry.
Protection From Abuse Orders are enforceable in all fifty (50) states,
District of Columbia, Tribal Lands, U.S. Territories and Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico.
What
if I want to be with the abuser?
What Help is Available at Night
or on Weekends?
