Q: How long can a PFA Order last? A: A PFA Order can last up to three years. The length of the PFA is determined by the Judge who presides over the Protection From Abuse action. If there has been a violation of the PFA Order by the defendant, the PFA Order can be extended for an additional three years.
The PFA Office is located at the York County Judicial Center at 45 North George Street, York, PA 17401. It is the first stop for anyone hoping to file for a protection order in York County. The PFA Office is located on the first floor to the left of the front entrance.
Known as a protection from abuse order (PFA) in Pennsylvania, a restraining order provides certain protections for victims of domestic abuse. A PFA is a civil action that prohibits someone from contacting, harassing, abusing, stalking, or communicating with the person who is alleging the abuse.
A Protection From Intimidation Order (PFI)Opens In A New Window is appropriate in cases of harassment and stalking where the victim and the perpetrator do not have and have never had a family, household, or intimate partner relationship AND the victim is under the age of 18 AND the defendant is over the age of 18.
PFA case names in the relevant county court database must first be searched to find the PFA proceeding. Afterward, the requesting party must submit a petition from the appropriate Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. Because courts usually do not dispose of files, the requester can obtain old and even expired PFAs.