An Illinois Civil No Contact Order-Petition is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to obtain a court order that prohibits an individual from harassing, intimidating, or coming within a certain distance of another individual. It is usually sought by a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. There are two types of Illinois Civil No Contact Order-Petition: Emergency Orders of Protection and Plenary Orders of Protection. An Emergency Order of Protection is issued without a court hearing and is in effect until the court holds a hearing to determine whether a Plenary Order of Protection is necessary. A Plenary Order of Protection is issued after a court hearing and is in effect for up to two years. A violation of any Illinois Civil No Contact Order-Petition is considered a crime and can result in arrest.
Illinois Civil No Contact Order-Petition
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An Emergency Civil No Contact Order gives protection up to three weeks. The court can grant this without the abuser knowing about your petition. A Plenary Civil No Contact Order gives protection up to two years. The court can grant this after the abuser knows about your petition.
The Stalking No Contact Order is a civil "stay away" order for victims of stalking who do not have a relationship with the offender. Under an SNCO, the court orders the offender not to have any contact with the victim.
For information on how to request a Civil No Contact Order, contact the closest ICASA rape crisis center. Sample forms to request a Civil No Contact Order are below. To request a Civil No Contact Order in Cook County, please contact the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Violating a no-contact order is generally a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois. A conviction carries penalties of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Some defendants may be ordered to pay victim restitution, attending counseling, and relinquish any personal firearms.
In all cases, by law, the judge orders that the Defendant have no contact with the victim for at least 72 hours. (2) refrain from entering or remaining at the victim's residence for a minimum period of 72 hours following the defendant's release.?
An order of protection is a court order which restricts an abuser and only is available to family or household members. An order of protection may: prohibit abuser from continuing threats and abuse (abuse includes physical abuse, harassment, intimidation, interference with personal liberty, or willful deprivation)