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 MoreA Peoria police officer accused of stalking a fellow officer has been in the headlines recently as Illinois taxpayers join the fray. The accused officer has been receiving the legal defense services of a city-employed attorney, according to an agreement negotiated by the police union of Peoria. The city council recently voted to stop paying Read More
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