Petition For Order Of Protection {ATJ 403.5}

ATJ 403.5 - PETITION FOR ORDER OF PROTECTION. This form is used in Illinois by someone seeking safety from abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats. It can be filed for the petitioner themselves, a child, a dependent, a high-risk adult, or household members. The form asks the court to issue an Order of Protection, which may be an emergency order (granted right away without notifying the other person) or a plenary order (granted after a hearing). Through this petition, the filer can request protections such as no contact, staying away from specific places, exclusive use of a home, restrictions on firearms, custody or parenting arrangements for children, return of property, protection of pets, or financial support. It also requires details about the relationship between the parties, past incidents of abuse, and any prior court cases. Overall, the form’s purpose is to give victims a legal way to ask the court for safety and protection. www.FormsWorkflow.com