Rule 1901. Definitions

As used in this chapter: Act —The Protection from Abuse Act No. 206 approved December 19, 1990, 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6101 et seq. Action —A proceeding for protection from abuses defined in § 6102 of the Act. Court —The court of common pleas. Emergency Order —An order entered by a hearing officer, who is a person meeting the definition set forth at 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6102. Fees —means any costs associated with the filing, issuance, registration, service or appeal of a Protection From Abuse matter, including any foreign protection order. Temporary Order —An ex parte order entered by the court pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 6107.