NO contact order

[santasleigh]

PA Do I need a lawyer to fill out a "NO Contact" order on a non family person?

 

[Zigner]

PA Do I need a lawyer to fill out a "NO Contact" order on a non family person?

Probably not. Look at your local court's website for DIY information.

 

[quincy]

PA Do I need a lawyer to fill out a "NO Contact" order on a non family person?

You should call or go to your county court and request a “protection from abuse” self help packet. You can fill out the forms, and file, without the assistance of an attorney.

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[santasleigh]

You should call or go to your county court and request a “protection from abuse” self help packet. You can fill out the forms, and file, without the assistance of an attorney.

Please do not delete any more of your threads. FA keeps threads archived so the information provided can benefit others. Thanks.

I did that and PA PFA is for family only, this is NOT family.

 

[quincy]

I did that and PA PFA is for family only, this is NOT family.

Have you contacted the police about the incident or incidents that have you now seeking a protective order?

In what Pennsylvania County do you reside?

 

[Zigner]

PA Do I need a lawyer to fill out a "NO Contact" order on a non family person?

A "no contact order" is issued in criminal cases, not civil cases.

 

[quincy]

As a note: A “protection” order is also called a “no contact” order - and anyone can file a petition with the court, not just family members. The orders can cover not only physical abuse but also stalking or harassment.

Self help packets are available at county courthouses.

 

[Zigner]

As a note: A “protection” order is also called a “no contact” order - and anyone can file a petition with the court, not just family members. The orders can cover not only physical abuse but also stalking or harassment.

I will have to disagree. A no contact order is issued by the court in a criminal case and, generally, will disappear at the conclusion of the case (except in cases where it continues as a condition of post-trial supervision).

 

[quincy]

I will have to disagree. A no contact order is issued by the court in a criminal case and, generally, will disappear at the conclusion of the case (except in cases where it continues as a condition of post-trial supervision).

A no-contact order is almost always a part of an order of protection. The Order is issued by the court.

https://pcv.pccd.pa.gov/available-services/Pages/Protection-Orders.aspx

 

[Zigner]

A no-contact order is almost always a part of an order of protection. The Order is issued by the court.

https://pcv.pccd.pa.gov/available-services/Pages/Protection-Orders.aspx

I am still going to disagree with you. Restraining orders are civil in nature, while no contact orders are issued in criminal matters. I will message you separately.

 

[Ohiogal]

I am still going to disagree with you. Restraining orders are civil in nature, while no contact orders are issued in criminal matters. I will message you separately.

Going to somewhat disagree or at least clarify. No contact is part of no stalking and CPO orders. Stand alone -- yeah, there you are correct. No contact is criminal adjacent.

 

[quincy]

santasleigh, what is your relationship with the person against whom you are seeking protection?

Although it might appear I am disagreeing with Zigner, I really am not. I agree with what both Zigner and Ohiogal have written.

 

[Zigner]

Going to somewhat disagree or at least clarify. No contact is part of no stalking and CPO orders. Stand alone -- yeah, there you are correct. No contact is criminal adjacent.

I suppose it's a bit pedantic. In PA, "no contact orders" are criminal and, while restraining orders prohibit contact, they are not "no contact orders." If the OP goes into court asking for a "no contact order", they're not going to have much luck. Of course, PA makes it difficult to find non-DV restraining order information.

 

[quincy]

It would help to know what exactly has happened to send santasleigh off in search of an order.

 

[adjusterjack]

I suppose it's a bit pedantic.

It's a lot pedantic.

You guys crack me up.