The Illinois Request for Child Protection Warrant (also known as the “Act of God”) is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to request emergency protection for a child in the case of an imminent danger. This warrant authorizes law enforcement to immediately investigate and take appropriate action to protect the child from any harm. This warrant is typically used by the Department of Children and Family Services or other authorized agencies when a parent or guardian has been reported as neglecting or abusing a child. There are three types of Illinois Request for Child Protection Warrant: ex parte, temporary, and long-term. An ex parte warrant is issued without notice to the parent or guardian and can last up to 48 hours. A temporary warrant can last up to 30 days and requires notice to be given to the parent or guardian. A long-term warrant can last up to 6 months and requires a court hearing where the parent or guardian can present their case. All of these warrants require a sworn statement from the requesting agency and must be approved by a judge.