Protection Order Division

The Protection Order Division of the Luzerne County Sheriff's Department is responsible for the timely service of Protection from Abuse Orders. The Division serves Protection From Abuse orders (PFAs) filed in Luzerne County, as well as those deputized from out of county. The Division is also responsible for the collection of fees for service of PFAs, as ordered by the Court.

Additionally this division is required to hold in safe keeping all firearms, other weapons, and ammunition during the course of the order.