An Illinois Order of Protection is a court order issued by a judge to protect an individual from abuse, harassment, intimidation, or exploitation. This order can be issued to prevent further acts of violence, threats of violence, or stalking; or to require the abuser to stay away from the victim, or to stay away from the victim's home, place of employment, school, or daycare. There are three types of Illinois Order of Protection: Plenary Order of Protection, Emergency Order of Protection, and Interim Order of Protection. A Plenary Order of Protection is the most common type of order. It is issued after a full hearing and is in effect for up to two years. It can include, but is not limited to, orders refraining from physical or verbal abuse, orders staying away from certain places, orders staying out of contact with the victim, and orders to pay child support or spousal support. An Emergency Order of Protection is issued without a hearing and is only in effect for 14 days or until a Plenary Order of Protection is issued. This type of order can be issued quickly to provide immediate protection. An Interim Order of Protection is a court order that is issued while the parties wait for a hearing on a Plenary Order of Protection. It is in effect until the hearing on the Plenary Order of Protection is held or until the Plenary Order of Protection is issued. The terms of an Illinois Order of Protection can be modified or extended by the court, and violations of the order can result in criminal charges.