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How long does a Civil No Contact Order last in Illinois
Overview In Illinois, a Civil No Contact Order (CNCO) has two common durations depending on the stage: an Emergency CNCO is short-term and generally lasts not less than 14 nor more than 21 days; a Plenary CNCO is a final order issued after notice and hearing and typically lasts for a fixed period up to…
Read MoreEmergency vs. plenary Civil No Contact Order Illinois
Overview In Illinois, the Civil No Contact Order (CNCO) is a civil remedy for survivors of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration. There are two primary stages: the Emergency CNCO and the Plenary CNCO. An Emergency CNCO can be issued quickly—sometimes the same day—without prior notice to the respondent when immediate protection is necessary.…
Read MoreWho qualifies for a Civil No Contact Order in Illinois
Overview In Illinois, a Civil No Contact Order (CNCO) is a civil court order designed to protect a person who has experienced nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration. The governing law is the Civil No Contact Order Act, 740 ILCS 22. In plain terms, if the court finds that the petitioner was a victim…
Read MoreIllinois Civil No Contact Order forms
Overview Illinois provides a standardized, statewide set of Civil No Contact Order (CNCO) forms for survivors of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration to request court protection. These forms—approved for use in every circuit court—cover the petition, summons, emergency and plenary orders, and later motions to extend or modify. Centralizing the forms improves clarity,…
Read MoreHow to get a Civil No Contact Order in Illinois
Overview A Civil No Contact Order (CNCO) is a court order that protects survivors of nonconsensual sexual conduct or nonconsensual sexual penetration by prohibiting the offender from contacting, harassing, or approaching the survivor. Unlike a domestic violence Order of Protection, a CNCO does not require a specific family or household relationship between the survivor and…
Read MoreRisks of stalking no contact orders in Illinois
Overview A Stalking No Contact Order (SNCO) under the 740 ILCS 21 Act is a crucial civil-court tool that enables victims of stalking to secure legal protection without needing a familial or domestic relationship with the offender. It prohibits direct, indirect, or electronic contact, restricts proximity to homes, workplaces, or schools, and criminalizes any violation…
Read MoreCan felonies be expunged in Tennessee?
Overview Yes, under Tennessee law certain felony convictions can be expunged but eligibility is limited by offense class, statutory exclusions, waiting periods, prior convictions, and other rules. Tennessee Code Annotated section 40 32 101 contains multiple subsections that establish who may seek expungement and when. Generally speaking, the law allows petitioners to seek expungement for…
Read MoreCost to Expunge a Record in Tennessee (Fees)
Overview The cost to expunge a criminal record in Tennessee depends on multiple variables. Some nonconviction outcomes such as dismissals, nolle prosequi, not guilty verdicts, and arrests that led to no prosecution are frequently processed with minimal cost to the petitioner. Conviction based petitions, diversion completion petitions, and certain statutory conviction pathways typically involve filing…
Read MoreHow long does expungement take in Tennessee?
Overview In Tennessee, the time required to complete an expungement varies widely depending on the type of relief sought, the disposition in the underlying case, whether the petition is contested, and how quickly courts and agencies process signed orders. Simple matters such as dismissed charges or arrests without prosecution often move faster because there is…
Read MoreTennessee Expungement Eligibility Requirements
Overview Tennessee’s expungement law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-32-101 and related provisions) provides limited pathways for clearing certain arrests, charges, and convictions from public criminal history records. The statutory framework is sectional, with different subsections and rules applying to arrests that resulted in no prosecution, dismissals, pardons, diversion completions, juvenile matters, and some convictions. Eligibility…
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