Temporary Restraining Order Sample Without A Lawyer In Cook
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The Illinois Domestic Violence Act tells the reader what a court must find to issue an order of protection and then asks the reader to piece together the proofs to allow the court to make that finding. Physical harm or threat of physical harm to the petitioner. Conduct that causes emotional distress to the petitioner.
The person filing for a restraining order holds the burden of proving that they are indeed in some form of danger. They must provide facts to the judge that show the defendant is threatening and unwilling to stay away at the plaintiff's repeated requests.
There are no fees charged for obtaining an Order of Protection or for the service of that Order. Note: You will need to have a good (valid) address for the person against whom you are filing the Petition because your Petition must be served on the respondent at a later time.
A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is when a judge orders a party to do or not do something for a specific period of time. Examples of a TRO include: Staying away from and/or having no contact with you, including neighbors, co-workers, friends, family, and landlords or tenants.
The person filing for a restraining order holds the burden of proving that they are indeed in some form of danger. They must provide facts to the judge that show the defendant is threatening and unwilling to stay away at the plaintiff's repeated requests.
A temporary restraining order may be issued with or without notice, based on a declaration that, to the satisfaction of the court, shows reasonable proof of harassment of the petitioner by the respondent, and that great or irreparable harm would result to the petitioner.
State to the court that you would like a restraining order and what you would like the court to order. Be as specific as possible. Examples: “I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.” “I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.”
