A stalking no-contact order is an order issued by a judge to prevent someone from stalking you. If the person named in the order violates the stalking no-contact order in Illinois, they will face criminal consequences.
Protecting yourself when you are in danger is essential. Understanding the three times you may need to obtain a stalking no-contact order can be helpful, and speaking with an experienced Schaumburg civil orders of defense attorney at Glasgow & Olsson will make it much easier for you to take action and stay safe.
Scenario 01: A Random Person Is Stalking You
Our first scenario is as follows: a random person is stalking you. You may not know them at all. Or, perhaps, you do know them, just not very well.
Regardless of the facts that underlie this scenario, if you are being stalked, you can obtain a stalking no-contact order against them.
To obtain a stalking no-contact order, you must fill out a stalking no-contact order form. And, within this paperwork, you must clarify the events that have occurred, as well as two incidents they engaged in that made you fearful/distressed.
You must fill out the stalking no-contact order form in the county where the stalking took place. Or, alternatively, the county where you live. Filling out this petition erroneously or leaving out
material that is relevant for the statute.
Scenario 02: A Mentally Ill Individual Is Stalking You
Our second scenario is as follows: a mentally ill individual is stalking you, and due to their mental illness, it is unclear if they will stop even if faced with an order.
To file a stalking no-contact order against this person, you must fill out the petition listed in the prior scenario. If you want to make this process easier, you should work with an attorney who can help you. Stalking no contact order proceedings are governed by rules different from those of civil or criminal matters and necessitate the expertise of someone who has experience in this area of law.
You must go over the events that have led to you filing a stalking no-contact order form. You must also share two incidents that have made you fearful/distressed.
If your order is granted, then if this mentally ill individual engages with you in a way that violates the order, they can be charged. This is only if the order is successful, though, which is why you
need to ask an attorney to help you with this important legal matter.
Scenario 03: A Neighbor Is Stalking You
Our third scenario is as follows: the person you live right next to is stalking you and, in doing so, causing you fear/distress that you are not sure how to deal with.
The courts are reluctant to grant one neighbor a stalking, no-contact order against another. This is because it gives one neighbor more power over the other, which can lead to disputes and other complications.
Just as an example, if you claim that your neighbor is stalking you but fail to actually prove this or offer a valid basis for this order, it is doubtful this order will be granted.
Due to the complexities of obtaining a stalking no-contact order against a neighbor, you need to work with an attorney who can help you prove your claims.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need help obtaining a stalking no-contact order, Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to help you.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with a Schaumburg civil orders of protection attorney today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.