Contact Information

119 W. Madison Street, Room 201

Ottawa, IL 61350

(815) 434-8671

Description

The Illinois Domestic Violence Act recognizes domestic violence as a serious crime. It creates legal remedies which may be ordered by the court. One of the most useful of these is commonly referred to as an ORDER OF PROTECTION.

We hope the information presented here will help your understanding of the circuit court system as it relates to Domestic Violence and guide you to the resources within the community that may be available to you.

Questions About Domestic Violence

• What is the Illinois Domestic Violence Act?

• What is Domestic Violence?

• What is an Order of Protection?

• Who are persons considered to be family or household members?

• How much will an Order of Protection cost?

• How can I file for an Order of Protection?

• Where can I file for an Order of Protection?

• How long does an Order of Protection last?

• What is the Illinois Stalking Law?

If you need help with a situation involving domestic violence and do not know where to turn, there are many Legal Assistance, Court Advocacy, and Social Service Organizations that provide a variety of services to victims of domestic violence. Please visit our Links page for additional resources that may be available to you involving domestic violence.