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Pa. R. Civ. P. 1955 (2026)

Enforcement.

✓ current as of May 2026
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Rule 1955. Enforcement.

 A plaintiff may file a private criminal complaint against a defendant alleging indirect criminal contempt for a violation of any provision of a protection order or agreement with the court, the Office of the District Attorney or the magisterial district judge in the jurisdiction or county where the violation occurred. However, in a county of the first class, a complaint may be filed only with the Family Division of the Court of Common Pleas or the Office of the District Attorney.

   Official Note

   See 42 Pa.C.S. §  62A13.