Illinois § 211 Continuances

Illinois Statutes

§ 211 — Continuances

Illinois § 211

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicRIGHTS AND REMEDIES

Ch. 740CIVIL LIABILITIES

Act 740 ILCS 22/Civil No Contact Order Act.

Art.Article II - Civil No Contact Orders

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Bluebook

740 Ill. Comp. Stat. 211 (2026).

Text

(a)Petitions for emergency remedies shall be granted or denied in accordance with the standards of Section 214, regardless of the respondent's appearance or presence in court.

(b)Any action for a civil no contact order is an expedited proceeding. Continuances shall be granted only for good cause shown and kept to the minimum reasonable duration, taking into account the reasons for the continuance.

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(a) Petitions for emergency remedies shall be granted or denied in accordance with the standards of Section 214, regardless of the respondent's appearance or presence in court. (b) Any action for a civil no contact order is an expedited proceeding. Continuances shall be granted only for good cause shown and kept to the minimum reasonable duration, taking into account the reasons for the continuance.