If someone is trying to obtain or has already obtained a protection order against you, you have a couple of options. You can file an opposition to the application or a motion asking the court to dissolve or modify the order, or you can appeal from the court's grant of an extended protection order.
The order of protection doesn't go on your criminal record; it's part of a civil case. However, it is visible to law enforcement and those working in the court system.
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)
The order of protection doesn't go on your criminal record; it's part of a civil case. However, it is visible to law enforcement and those working in the court system. The following table explains each of the three types of orders of protections and how long they last.
The Burden of Proof for Orders of Protection in Illinois In civil and criminal orders of protection, the petitioner has to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that they have been subject to abuse or harassment by the respondent.
Examples: ?I am asking the court to grant me a _____ month/year injunction.? ?I want no contact in person, at home, by phone, at work, by mail or through third parties.? ?I would consider any contact in the future to be a violation.? Tell the court why you would like the temporary restraining order injunction.
In some cases, a judge may issue an order for protection without the respondent (the person against whom the order is issued) being present. If the respondent is not present to defend himself, the order is called an ?ex parte? order.