Franklin County: Civil Protection Orders for Victims of Domestic Violence

Authored By: Franklin County

Pennsylvania has three different civil protection order options that offer victims relief from further harm from their perpetrator: Protection From Abuse (PFA), Sexual Violence Protection (SVPO) and Protection From Intimidation (PFI). Civil protection orders can be filed whether or not the incident has been reported to the police. Information on these options in Franklin County is provided here.

Last Review and Update: Jun 01, 2026
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