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How to File for an Emergency Protection from Abuse Order in Allegheny County

In Allegheny County, victims of domestic violence should report to the third floor (Room 3030) of Allegheny County Family Court located at 440 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday except during court holidays.  Assistance in completing the PFA petition will be given and a hearing will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. 

If you cannot arrive before 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, you should contact your local District Magistrate's office for instructions on filing a PFA Complaint at his or her office during normal business hours.  If neither Family Court nor the local District Magistrate's office is open, you can proceed to the Allegheny County Night Court located at the Municipal Courts Building, 660 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA which is located near the new Allegheny County Jail.  The telephone number for the Municipal Courts Building is (412) 350-3240.  The Municipal Courts Building is available to assist victims of domestic violence Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and Fridays from 6:00 p.m. until Mondays at 6:00 a.m. 

An Emergency PFA order which is obtained through a District Magistrate's office or Night Court is valid only until the next regular business day for the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Family Division.  Any person receiving such an Emergency PFA order must appear between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on the next business day to obtain an order continuing the PFA.

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