An Illinois Order Appointing Guardian ad Item and Setting Hearing is a court order issued in the state of Illinois. This order is used when a minor is involved in a legal proceeding and the court needs to appoint a Guardian ad Item (GAL) to represent the minor’s interests. This document also sets a hearing date to determine whether the GAL is appropriate for the case and if the appointment should be finalized. There are two types of Illinois Order Appointing Guardian ad Item and Setting Hearing: temporary and permanent. A temporary order is issued when a GAL is needed for a specific purpose and will expire once the purpose is served. A permanent order is issued when a GAL is needed on a long-term basis.