Court clerk outlines how to file an order of protection in DuPage County

A clerk at the DuPage County courthouse described the basic steps for someone seeking an order of protection: "Once your petition is completed, signed, and filed, you will come to the courthouse to have your petition heard by a judge in the order of protection courtroom." The clerk said that petitioners who have used Family Shelter Service will be assisted by an advocate who can review the petition and accompany them to court.

The clerk advised petitioners to organize evidence in advance and to visit Family Shelter Service if they have questions about what to expect. The recording notes there are no fees for filing or service of any type of protection order.