Title 42, JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE

(a) General rule.--An adult or emancipated minor may seek relief under this chapter for that person or any parent, adult household member or guardian ad litem may seek relief under this chapter on behalf of a minor child, or the guardian of the person of an adult who has been dec…

(a) General rule.--Within ten business days of the filing of a petition under this chapter, a hearing shall be held before the court where the plaintiff must: (1) assert that the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, is a victim of sexual violence or intimidation commi…

(a) Order or consent agreement.--The court may issue an order or approve a consent agreement to protect the plaintiff or another individual, as appropriate, from the defendant. (b) General rule.--An order or a consent agreement may include: (1) Prohibiting the defendant from havi…

(a) General rule.--When: (1) in counties with fewer than four judges, the court is unavailable: (i) from the close of business at the end of each day to the resumption of business the next morning; (ii) from the end of the business week to the beginning of the business week; and …

A sexual assault counselor may accompany and provide assistance to a plaintiff in any legal proceeding or hearing under this chapter which relates to sexual violence.

(a) General rule.--During the course of a proceeding under this chapter, the court or hearing officer may consider whether the plaintiff or victim, as appropriate, is endangered by disclosure of the permanent or temporary address of the plaintiff or victim. The court shall consid…

(a) General rule.--An arrest for a violation of an order issued under this chapter may be without warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police officer or sheriff, in circumstances where the defendant has violated a provision…

(a) General rule.--A plaintiff may file a private criminal complaint against a defendant, alleging indirect criminal contempt for a violation of any provision of an order or court-approved consent agreement issued under this chapter, with the court, the office of the district att…

(a) General rule.--Where the police department, sheriff or the plaintiff has filed charges of indirect criminal contempt against a defendant for violation of an order or court-approved consent agreement entered into under this chapter, the court may hold the defendant in indirect…

(a) General rule.--A plaintiff may file a petition for civil contempt with the issuing court alleging that the defendant has violated any provision of an order or court-approved consent agreement entered into under this chapter. (b) Civil contempt order.--Upon finding of a violat…

(a) Nature of privilege.-- (1) Unless a victim of sexual violence who consults a sexual assault counselor for the purpose of securing advice, counseling or assistance waives the privilege in a signed writing prior to testimony or disclosure, a sexual assault counselor or a copart…

(a) General rule.--Unless otherwise indicated under this chapter, a proceeding under this chapter shall be in accordance with applicable general rules and shall be in addition to any other available civil or criminal remedies. The plaintiff and the defendant may seek modification…

The provisions of the following acts relating to victims who are protected by an order issued under 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 61 (relating to protection from abuse) shall apply also to victims who are protected by an order issued under this chapter: (1) The act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882…

(a) Order for installment payments.--Upon plea and proof that a person is without the financial means to pay a fine, a fee or a cost, a court may order payment of money owed in installments appropriate to the circumstances of the person and shall fix the amounts, times and manner…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude an action for wrongful use of civil process in accordance with Subchapter E of Chapter 83 (relating to wrongful use of civil proceedings) or criminal prosecution for a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 49 (relating to falsification…