By Martindale Hubbell for Law Offices of Paul Chatzky | Published August 10, 2022 | Posted in Domestic Violence | Tagged Tags: order of protection, restraining order | Comments Off on When Are Orders of Protection Issued by Illinois Courts?
Orders of protection — also known as restraining orders — are issued by courts to prevent domestic violence. They restrict an alleged abuser from coming into contact with the complainant, who is typically a member of the same household or family unit. Illinois broadly defines the relationships that entitle a person to seek an order Read More
Read MoreIllinois governor Pat Quinn has just signed a series of four bills strengthening the state’s domestic violence policies. In a statement, the governor emphasized the right of every Illinois resident to feel safe on the streets and in the home. Two of the new laws were effective immediately, and two are to become effective on Read More
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