Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Pittsburgh Municipal Court - Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders - Emergency/After-Hours Filing
Processes Protection from Abuse (PFA) requests for individuals in Allegheny County.
Eligibility: Allegheny County residents
Hours: Monday through Thursday: 11:00am to 8:00am
11:00am Friday through 8:00am Monday
Holidays: 24 hours
(412) 350-6715
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  • (412) 350-6715
Fee Amounts: Services provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: 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.

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Geographical Area: Allegheny County
Helpful Tips: Emergency PFA Orders are only enforced until the next business day when the Family Law Center is open to hear cases for Temporary orders.
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Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Pittsburgh Municipal Court - Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders - Emergency/After-Hours Filing
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