Bill > HB3370

This bill amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to modify how emergency orders of protection are filed and made public. Specifically, the bill provides that when a person files a petition for an emergency order of protection, the petition cannot be made publicly accessible until one of two conditions is met: either the petition is served on the respondent (the person against whom protection is sought), or the respondent (or their lawyer) files an appearance and waives formal service. This provision aims to protect the privacy of both parties during the initial stages of seeking an emergency order of protection. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow petitions to be filed independently or in conjunction with other civil or criminal proceedings, and continues to ensure that no filing fees are charged for these types of petitions. The change is intended to provide an additional layer of confidentiality and potentially reduce the risk of further conflict or retaliation during the initial stages of seeking legal protection in domestic violence cases.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3370&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104