Illinois Compiled Statutes > 740 ILCS 22 – Civil No Contact Order Act
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| Article I | General Provisions |
| Article II | Civil No Contact Orders |
| Article III | Law Enforcement Responsibilities |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 740 ILCS 22 - Civil No Contact Order Act
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Chambers: A judge's office.
- Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.