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Illinois Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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A protective order in Illinois<\/span> is a legal order issued by a court to safeguard victims from abuse, harassment, or threats. It mandates the abuser to stop harmful behaviors and maintain distance from the victims. Types of protective orders include Domestic Violence<\/span> Orders of Protection<\/span>, Civil No Contact Orders<\/span> for Sexual Assault<\/span>, Stalking No Contact Orders<\/span>, and Firearms Restraining Orders<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For victims to escape an abusive situation, they need separation from their abusers. Protective orders<\/a> can help provide that space. These Illinois<\/span> civil <\/span>court<\/span> orders<\/span> use provisions to keep abusers away from their victims. Some orders have a broader scope and can award temporary child custody, child support<\/span>, and more.<\/p>\n

Illinois<\/span> offers different types of orders of protection<\/span><\/a>. They vary by the offenses committed and the people involved. To help clear up any confusion, this guide will examine each order, explain what they do, and clarify who they’re for. We’ll also show you how to get the order you need. Keep reading to learn what you need to know about orders of protection<\/span> in Illinois<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Illinois<\/span> Protective Orders Laws: Types of Orders Available<\/h2>\n

While orders of protection<\/span> operate in the same manner, there are differences between them. Knowing which is the correct order for your situation is crucial. With that in mind, let’s take a look at each order before leading you through the process of getting the one you need<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Domestic Violence<\/span> Order of Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Domestic violence<\/span><\/a>, also sometimes referred to as domestic abuse<\/span>, has specific requirements. People in close personal relationships must have certain abusive crimes occur between them for domestic violence<\/span> classification under the Illinois<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Act<\/span>. If you think you’re a victim of domestic abuse<\/span>, FindLaw’s Illinois<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Laws<\/a> article offers a detailed examination.<\/p>\n

There are two requirements for a crime to gain domestic violence<\/span> status. The people involved are considered family members<\/span> and household members<\/span><\/a> and are comprised of the following:<\/p>\n