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Emergency Order of Protection
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Emergency Order of Protection Process
You may ask for an Emergency Order of Protection in Kane County (Civil or Criminal) against someone if you
HAVE/HAD a relationship with them, or
THEY ARE a family member.
Examples of a relationship include: child/children in common, a marriage, a divorce, a civil union.
You will be requesting a Civil Order of Protection if:
The person you want the Emergency Order of Protection against
HAS NOT BEEN arrested or charged with violence against you.
Go to:
Family Division, Room 149 (1st Floor)Kane County Judicial Center37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AND 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
(Closed from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. for lunch)
If you meet the requirements to obtain a Civil Emergency Order of Protection, you will need to appear in front of a judge. Please allow at least two hours to complete the process.
Start an Order of Protection
You will be requesting a Criminal Order of Protection if:
The person you want the Emergency Order of Protection against
HAS BEEN arrested or charged with violence against you, and you have a domestic relationship with the person.
Go to:
Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Suite 300 (3rd Floor)
Kane County Judicial Center
37W777 Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AND 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch)
Start an Order of Protection
Other Types of Protective Orders
Stalking No Contact Order
You may request a Stalking No Contact Order in Kane County against someone if the person you would like the protection from IS NOT a family member, and you HAVE NOT had a relationship with them. Go to information on requesting a Stalking No Contact Order.
Civil No Contact Order
You may request a Civil No Contact Order in Kane County against someone if you believe the person sexually assaulted or sexually abused you. Go to information on requesting a Civil No Contact Order.
Firearms Restraining Order
You may request a Firearms Restraining Order in Kane County.
Firearm Restraining Orders | Illinois Department of Public Health
Firearms Restraining Order Forms | Illinois Courts
Other Resources
How to serve someone by publication in Kane County
Guide to Illinois Protective Orders | Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Illinois Law Can Protect You from Stalking | Illinois Attorney General brochure
VINE | The nation’s leading victim notification network
WomensLaw.org | Plain-Language Legal Information for Victims of Abuse
Continuum of Care for Kane County
The 16th Judicial Circuit collaborates with local legal service and domestic violence agencies
The following legal service agencies and domestic violence agencies are on-site at the Kane County Judicial Center:
Prairie State Legal Services | First Floor Judicial Center – 107Monday and Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
For more information or if you have any questions, please call 630-690-2130
Community Crisis Center Elgin | First Floor Judicial Center - 115Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Tuesdays only: 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.24/7 hotline 847-697-2380
Mutual Ground | Third Floor Judicial Center – 307Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
