An Illinois Civil No Contact Order Summons is a legal document issued by a court in the state of Illinois that orders an individual to stay away from another person. The order may forbid the individual from communicating with the protected party, either directly or through another person. There are two types of Illinois Civil No Contact Order Summons: an emergency order and a plenary order. An emergency order is issued without a hearing and may be issued without notice to the other party. This type of order is usually very short and may be issued to protect an individual from imminent harm. A plenary order requires a hearing and notice to the other party. This type of order is usually more detailed and may last for a longer period of time. It is issued to protect the individual from continued acts of abuse or harassment.