Yes. If you relocate, work, or visit relatives in another County or State, you should:

• File a certified copy of the order with the civil court clerk or Prothonorary of the county in which you are in.
• Hand deliver a certified copy to the police department that covers the area in which you are in.

Protection From Abuse Orders are registered immediately with the Pennsylvania State Police Protection From Abuse Registry. This will then be registered to the federal crime registry.

Protection From Abuse Orders are enforceable in all fifty (50) states, District of Columbia, Tribal Lands, U.S. Territories and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

 

What if I want to be with the abuser?