An Illinois Judgment Order is a court-ordered payment of money owed in the state of Illinois. It is usually created when one party fails to fulfill their obligations in a contract or court case. There are two types of Illinois Judgment Orders: civil and criminal. A civil judgment order is an order from a civil court that requires a defendant to pay a certain amount of money to a plaintiff, for example, compensatory damages, punitive damages, or attorney's fees. A criminal judgment order is an order from a criminal court that requires a defendant to pay a certain amount of money to the state, which may include fines, restitution, or court costs. Both types of orders are enforceable and can be taken to collections if the defendant fails to pay the amount owed.