§ 11a-10.1 — Domestic Violence: Order of Protection

Illinois § 11a-10.1

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: RIGHTS AND REMEDIES
• Ch. 755: ESTATES
• Act 755 ILCS 5/: Probate Act of 1975.
• Art.: Article XIa - Guardians For Adults With Disabilities

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An order of protection, as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, may be issued in conjunction with a proceeding for adjudication of disability and appointment of guardian if the petition for an order of protection alleges that a person who is party to or the subject of the proceeding has been abused by or has abused a family or household member or has been neglected or exploited as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. If the subject of the order of protection is a high-risk adult with disabilities for whom a guardian has been appointed, the court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian under the provisions of this Act. The court shall appoint a temporary substitute guardian if the appointed guardian is named as a respondent in a petition for an order of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 shall govern the issuance, enforcement and recording of orders of protection issued under this Section.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 102-72, eff. 1-1-22 .)