Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Harrisburg - Protection From Abuse Petition (PFA)
Assists with obtaining Protection from Abuse Orders for domestic abuse in Daughin County.
Eligibility: Individuals in Dauphin County who are relatives through blood or marriage, or persons who had a sexual relationship, and have been the victim of physical abuse or have been threatened with bodily harm
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (717) 780-7077
  • (717) 780-7075
  • (888) 292-9611 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Fee Amounts: Services free of charge
Intake Procedure: Call for information
Geographical Area: Dauphin County
Helpful Tips: Please arrive by 9:30AM in order to have all paperwork completed in time for a Dauphin County Judge to provide a hearing and decision that same day. If you arrive after 9:30AM, you may have to return for your hearing the following business day.

If you require immediate/emergency protection when the courthouse is closed, call YWCA at (717)238-7273.
Facility/ADA Access: Limited Access
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Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Harrisburg - Protection From Abuse Petition (PFA)
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