You can always obtain an emergency order of protection. They are available 24/7, via emergency judges. These are vital in high-risk cases, especially when you are being stalked or have been threatened.
Going over the significance of emergency orders of protection and speaking with a will help you obtain the protection you need.
What Is An Emergency Order Of Protection?
An order of protection is an order that prevents someone from contacting you, speaking with you, or being around you.
Just as an example, if your former spouse assaults you, you can obtain an order of protection against them. And, if they contact you – among other things – they can be charged with a crime.
An emergency order of protection is an order of protection that lasts for fourteen to twenty-one days. You can obtain an order of protection at any time. The person named in the order does not need to be present.
A good example of the above is as follows: your former partner threatens you over the phone, and you go to court, very early in the morning, to obtain an order of protection – your former partner is not in court with you.
Violating an order of protection is a crime. And, this is true of violating an emergency order of protection. Someone who violates an order will be charged with a crime in Illinois.
What Should You Do To Obtain An Emergency Order Of Protection?
To obtain an emergency order of protection, you must fill out the proper forms. These forms must be filled out in the proper manner, and once they are, you must go to court in order to obtain the order you seek.
Working with an attorney will make it easier for you to fill out that paperwork and, in doing so, present your needs to the court.
The person named in your emergency order of protection does not need to know about the hearing. Nor do they need to be at the hearing. This is because it can – and, in most cases, should – be granted ex parte.
Your emergency order of protection will last for up to twenty-one days. Right after this period comes to an end, you may need to obtain an order of protection.
How Can You Obtain An Order Of Protection?
To obtain an order of protection, you must be facing a legitimate threat. And, more importantly, this threat must continue to be present, even after your emergency order of protection has expired.
The best way to show the court that you need an order of protection – due to the potential harm you are facing – is to work with an order of protection attorney who knows how to help you with this.
Your attorney will demonstrate that a new order of protection must be granted, due to the potential harm you face from the person named in the order.
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