Online Protective Order Requests in Illinois

On January 1, 2023, some changes in Illinois policy went into effect to help further protect victims of domestic violence who are seeking protective, or restraining, orders against their abusers.  Senate Bill 03667 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to allow victims who are seeking a protective order to now be able to file the request online.  While there are some caveats, including the ability to file online only in counties in Illinois that have over 250,000 residents, this new change was implemented to allow victims to file an order without having to face their abuser.  Attorneys Gwendolyn J. Sterk and Joneice S. Atchison of Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. sit down to discuss the changes that went into effect, how a victim can file a request, and other available remedies for victims to receive support.  To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit www.sterkfamilylaw.com  In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources. All of the information and material contained in this podcast is the property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action. ****  Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.   ****  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.