You may be advised to file a complaint with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). We cannot forward your complaint to the PHRC. You must personally contact that agency and file the appropriate paperwork within 180 days of the alleged act of harm.
The Private Criminal Complaint form can be obtained at the Magisterial District Court in the area where the crime was committed. Unless the crime is a summary offense, the Magisterial District Court will forward the complaint to the District Attorney's Office for review and approval.
Call 1-844-626-6813 and TTY 711. Fax 1-844-873-7451. Write and mail to PA Health & Wellness, Attention Complaint and Grievance Unit, 1700 Bent Creek Blvd., Ste. 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
The Private Criminal Complaint form can be obtained at the Magisterial District Court in the area where the crime was committed. Unless the crime is a summary offense, the Magisterial District Court will forward the complaint to the District Attorney's Office for review and approval.
If you think a licensed professional is behaving unethically or below the standards of their profession, you should submit a Statement of Complaint Form on the Department's PALS website. You can also file a complaint if you suspect someone is practicing without a license.
Complete the private criminal complaint, providing a thorough and detailed explanation of the facts and circumstances that cause you to believe a crime was committed and what crime or crimes you are alleging were committed. Secondly you must complete a Private Criminal Complaint Information Form.
Criminal complaints are normally first started with the application for a complaint, along with an affidavit by the complainant, which is titled an affidavit of probable cause. The judge examines the statements in the application and affidavit.
Be clear and brief Cover all the relevant points but be as brief as you can. Make it easy to read by using numbered lists and headings to highlight the important issues. Give your contact telephone and email details, as well as your address.
The answer must be in writing and: (1) Set forth in paragraphs numbered to correspond with the complaint. (2) Advise the parties and the Commission as to the nature of the defense. (3) Admit or deny specifically all material allegations of the complaint.
Be clear and brief Cover all the relevant points but be as brief as you can. Make it easy to read by using numbered lists and headings to highlight the important issues. Give your contact telephone and email details, as well as your address.