As used in this chapter:
the Act-Act of Mar. 21, 2014, P. L. 365, No. 25 relating to the protection of victims of sexual violence or intimidation, 42 Pa.C.S. §§ 62A 01-62A20.
action-a proceeding for protection from sexual violence or intimidation as defined in § 62A03 of the Act.
court-the court of common pleas.
emergency order-an order entered by a hearing officer, who is a person satisfying the definition set forth in 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A 03.
fees-any fees or costs, including but not limited to the filing, issuance, registration, service or appeal of a protection action under the Act, including any foreign protection order.
temporary order or temporary protection order-an ex parte order entered by the court pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A 06(b).
plaintiff-an individual who applies for a protection order, either for the benefit of that individual or on behalf of another individual.
protection order or order-an order issued under the Act.
231 Pa. Code r. 1951