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Illinois Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | Ch. 750 ยง60/201, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Prohibition of abuse, neglect, or exploitation; exclude from dwelling, counseling; regarding minor children: grant temporary custody, visitations, support; possession of personal property; prohibition from firearm possession; prohibition of access to records |
| Duration of Order | Emergency: minimum 14 to maximum 21 days. Interim: 30 days. Plenary: maximum 2 years. All orders can be extended. |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | If knowing violation: class A misdemeanor. If violating order concerning minors: Class 4 felony. If willful violation: contempt of court; may include jail, restitution, fines, attorney's fees and costs, or community service. Court encouraged to follow these guidelines: 1st violation: minimum 24 hours jail; 2nd or subsequent violation: minimum 48 hours jail |
| Who May Apply for Order | A person who has been abused by a family or household member, or by any person on behalf of minor child or adult who cannot file due to age, health, disability, or inaccessibility |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes; no fees for filing petitions or certifying orders. |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Certified copy filed with sheriff or other law enforcement official same day order is issued |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Contempt of court |
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