What is Illinois's law on illinois domestic violence act of 1986?

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Domestic Violence Laws in Illinois.

Illinois protection-order practice is governed primarily by the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 at 750 ILCS 60/, which authorizes Orders of Protection from the Circuit Court. Illinois criminal law provides parallel domestic-violence offenses, and Illinois has firearm-restriction rules tied to qualifying protection orders.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Key Illinois Statutes

Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986750 ILCS 60/

Illinois law authorizes emergency, interim, and plenary Orders of Protection for victims of domestic abuse, with stay-away and related protective provisions.

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Illinois General Assembly — Compiled Statutes Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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