How to Obtain an Order of Protection
An Order of Protection can be filed in a number of ways, including:
- Through The Domestic Violence Advocacy - Ph: (309) 888-5521
- Through an attorney
- On ones own behalf
Requirements
You must have one of the following relationships with the person you are seeking an Order of Protection against:
- Spouses, or former spouses
- Parents, children, stepchildren, and other persons related by blood or by present or prior marriage
- Persons who share or formerly shared a common dwelling
- Persons who have or allegedly have a child in common
- Persons who share or allegedly share a blood relationship through a child
- Persons who have or have had a dating or engagement relationship
- Persons with disabilities and their personal assistants
Filing an Order of Protection
To file for an Order of Protection you must have the following information:
- The address of the person you are filing the order against
- Full legal name of the person you are filing the order against
- Date of birth or Social Security Number (SSN) of the person you are filing the order against