PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PFA) ORDERS

The Office of Sheriff recognizes the seriousness of
Protection From Abuse Orders and works very closely
with our Courts and Plaintiff/Victims to serve all
PFA's as expeditingly as possible.
-Sheriff Mark Lusk

Protection From Abuse Orders can be
obtained by contacting one of the following:    

Filing party's Attorney
Wise Options for Women (regardless of the name, they will also represent men with non-conflicting abuse issues as well) located at the YWCA 815 West Fourth Street Williamsport PA 17701 (570) 322-4637
North Penn Legal Services located at 329 Market Street, Williamsport PA 17701 (570) 323-8741
Court Administrator's Office, Lycoming County Courthouse 48 West Third Street Williamsport PA 17701 4th floor (570) 327-2436

Once a PFA has been issued and signed by a judge,
it must be filed with the Prothonotary's Office (Clerk of Courts)
and delivered to our office for service.

All PFAs to be served by the Office of Sheriff
MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON
by the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff's Representative.

This is required to obtain any additional information
and special circumstances regarding the PFA.
This also helps to expedite the service
of the PFA to the Defendant.