Orders of Protection

In Illinois, individuals can petition the Court for one of three different Orders of Protection or No Contact Orders. If you are unsure which order is appropriate for your circumstance, the Protective Orders Comparison Chart from the Illinois Attorney General explains the different legal remedies available. 

Get Help

Domestic Violence advocacy organizations may be of assistance to those seeking or responding to Orders of Protection. Advocates may be immediately available at the court house; however, they may also be busy assisting others. If you would like to speak to a Domestic Violence advocate, you can call the Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line at (877) 863-6338. This is a toll-free, confidential, multilingual 24-hr information service staffed by trained personnel. They can answer any question that you may have as well as refer you to advocates who may be able to provide you with additional help.

Contact the Illinois Domestic Violence Help Line

 


 

How to Obtain a Protective Order

If you are a seeking a protective order, you may obtain assistance in two ways:


Responding to a Protective Order


After-Hours Assistance

Individuals can petition for an emergency order of protection outside of the Court's regular business hours.

  • Outside of regular court hours, remote hearings are available at the following times (excluding all National and Legal Court Holidays): 
    • Monday - Friday  9:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
    • Saturday - Sunday  1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  • Only during the hours above, request a Civil EOP hearing by visiting Illinois Legal Aid Online.
  • For Domestic Violence Advocacy or Assistance with After-Hours Petitions and Hearings - Please call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at (877) 863-6338 [(877)-TO END DV]

Important Forms

Court forms, including forms to Petition for Order of Protection, Petition for Stalking No Contact Order and Petition for Civil No Contact Order, are available from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County


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