Know the Laws: Illinois
UPDATED October 23, 2012
An order of protection is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another as well as other protections, which are explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Orders of Protection
A civil order that provides protection from someone who is harming you.
- Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection
Your protection order can be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing Your Out-Of-State Order in IL
If you are planning to move to IL or are going to be in IL for any reason, your protection or restraining order may can enforced.