Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas - Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders - Emergency/After-Hours Filing
660 First Avenue, Municipal Courts Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Eligibility
Hours
Voice
Application process
A) If possible, submit information through the Intake Website (linked below) before going to Court. B) Proceed to: - a Magisterial District Court (Monday through Friday, 11:00am to 3:00pm) OR to - Pittsburgh Municipal Court (any time, day or night, EXCEPT Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 11:00am) C) After the paperwork has been submitted, a Judge will hear the case and determine whether the request will be granted. D) If the request is granted, individuals seeking a PFA must report to Family Court to file a petition for a Temporary order to extend the duration.
Fees
Services provided free of charge.
Service area
Allegheny, PA
Description
Processes Protection from Abuse (PFA) requests for individuals in Allegheny County.
Providing organization
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Provides judicial services in both civil and criminal law for Allegheny County