# COVID-19 Protection From Abuse Hearings

- Summary: Court Order Regarding Protection From Abuse Hearings Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 24th Judicial District Date Issued: March 19, 2020 Key Decision The court has officially…
- Source: Blair County
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- Captured: 2026-08-10T16:49:35.826Z
- Source URL: https://www.blaircountypa.gov/getmedia/59c15e6b-58bb-4c4e-a5aa-efe4ed6ed39b/EmergencyJudicialDeclaration_PFA.pdf
- Content URL: https://hollidaysburg.ebensburg.site/document/covid-19-protection-from-abuse-hearings/
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Court Order Regarding Protection From Abuse Hearings Issuing Authority: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 24th Judicial District Date Issued: March 19, 2020 Key Decision The court has officially declared that Final Protection From Abuse Hearings are considered "essential proceedings. " This means these hearings will continue to take place despite the judicial emergency declared in Blair County. Context and Authority This order was issued pursuant to: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Order of March 18, 2020. The individual Judicial Emergency declared in Blair County by President Judge Elizabeth A. Doyle. Specific Directives The court ORDERS, DIRECTS, and DECREES that Final Protection From Abuse Hearings are essential. This classification is consistent with Section III, 1, paragraph (i) of the aforementioned Supreme Court order. Signatory Elizabeth A. Doyle President Judge Signed: March 19, 2020