The Pennsylvania Petition for Contempt of Protection From Abuse Order is a legal document used to file a claim against someone who has violated a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA) issued by the court. A PFA is a court order that protects an individual from abuse, harassment, or other forms of violence. A Petition for Contempt of Protection From Abuse Order is necessary when the defendant has violated the PFA and the plaintiff wishes to seek remedies for the violation. Depending on the nature of the violation, the remedies may include holding the defendant in contempt and possibly imposing sanctions. There are two types of Pennsylvania Petition for Contempt of Protection From Abuse Order: Contempt of Civil PFA Order and Contempt of Criminal PFA Order. A Contempt of Civil PFA Order is used when the defendant has violated the terms of a civil PFA. This type of petition will typically require the plaintiff to provide evidence of the violation, such as witnesses or documents. A Contempt of Criminal PFA Order is used when the defendant has violated the terms of a criminal PFA. This type of petition must be filed with the court that issued the PFA. Both types of petitions must provide a detailed explanation of the violation, the remedies sought, and the defendant's contact information.