FORM 5.10 Notice and Order to Appear

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF

__________________ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

CIVIL ACTION-LAW

PLAINTIFF

vs. No. CI -

DEFENDANT

NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR

Legal proceedings have been brought against you alleging you have willfully disobeyed an order

of court for (custody) (partial custody) (visitation). If you wish to defend against the claim set

forth in the following pages, you may but are not required to file in writing with the court your

defenses or objections.

Whether or not you file in writing with the court your defenses or objections, you must appear in

person in court on __________________ (Day and Date) at ____________ (Time) __.M.,

(Address)

in Courtroom- __________________.

(Address)

IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A

WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST.

If the court finds that you have willfully failed to comply with its order for (custody)

(partial custody) (visitation), you may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail,

fined or both.

YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.

LANCASTER BAR ASSOCIATION

LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

28 EAST ORANGE STREET

LANCASTER, PA. 17602

TELEPHONE: (717)393-0737

BY THE COURT:

__________________

J.

Date: _______