An Order of Protection can be filed in a number of ways.

• Through The Domestic Violence Advocacy- (309) 888-5521
• Through an Attorney
• On ones own behalf

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 of 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,
• And persons with disabilities and their personal assistants

In order 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 of the person you are filing the order against