Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1901.1-5

As amended through June 1, 2022
Rule 1901.1-5 - Arrest For Violation Of Order
a. If the defendant is arrested for violation of a Protection from Abuse order, the defendant shall be taken before the Magisterial District Judge in the district where the alleged violation occurred or the on-call Magisterial District Judge.
b. The defendant shall be arraigned forthwith pursuant to the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure and Washington County Local Court Rules.
c. Bail shall be set to insure the defendant's presence at the contempt hearing in accordance with Pa. R. Crim. P. 520 et seq.
d.Procedure for Scheduling Hearing Before the Court:
1. Violation of an order issued by the Washington County Court of Common Pleas.
i. The Magisterial District Judge shall schedule the hearing before the appropriate Family Court Judge at 9:30 AM on the next date that the judge will hear Protection from Abuse related matters.
2. Violation of an order issued by a Magisterial District Judge or court in another judicial district within the Commonwealth or an order issued by a court of another state.
i. The Magisterial District Judge shall schedule the hearing before the appropriate Family Court Judge at 9:30 AM on the next date that the judge will hear Protection from Abuse related matters.
e. The Magisterial District Judge shall inform the arresting officer, the plaintiff, and the defendant of the hearing date and time. Written notice of the hearing shall be delivered to the plaintiff and defendant and each shall sign a receipt.
f. The Magisterial District Judge shall cause the following completed forms to be delivered to the Clerk of Courts:
(1) criminal complaint;
(2) probable cause affidavit;
(3) certificate of bail, if required, and discharge of commitment; and
(4) receipts for notice of hearing. The documents shall be delivered by 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the hearing. Delivery may be made by the arresting officer.

Wash. Cnty. Pa. 1901.1-5

Amended effective 1/1/2022