Clerk outlines three types of civil protection orders available in DuPage County

A courthouse clerk in DuPage County said there are three civil protection orders people can seek to help keep them safe. "You may qualify to seek 1 of 3 orders," the clerk said, describing an order of protection for current or former intimate partners or family/household members, a civil no contact order for assaults by non-intimate parties, and a stalking no contact order when there are at least two incidents of stalking behavior.

The clerk emphasized local support and eligibility rules. For assistance with an order of protection, callers were directed to Family Shelter Service of Metropolitan Family Services at (630) 407-8813; for civil no contact assistance the clerk gave the YWCA hotline at (888) 293-2080. The statement also noted that someone who is the named victim in a criminal complaint should contact the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office at (630) 407-8000 for help with protective orders in criminal cases.

The overview explains who is eligible for each type of order and why a petitioner should identify incidents by date when completing a petition. "You can seek an order of protection if the respondent is a current or former intimate partner or family or household member," the clerk said. The article lists those distinctions so readers can determine which remedy they should pursue and shows local help options to assist with next steps.