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. Official Note See 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A13. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A13.