Know the Laws: Illinois
UPDATED January 20, 2010
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Illinois, Orders of Protection 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.