Illinois SB0266 amends the Criminal Code to classify violations of orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and stalking no contact orders as.

Illinois SB0266 amends the Criminal Code to redefine the severity of penalties for violations of orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and stalking no contact orders. A first violation of these orders is classified as a Class 4 felony if the offender has prior convictions for similar offenses. Subsequent violations are also classified as Class 4 felonies. The bill ensures that orders issued by other states, tribes, or territories are recognized as valid if the issuing court had jurisdiction.

Illinois SB0266 amends the Criminal Code to classify violations of orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and stalking no contact orders as.

Illinois SB0266 amends the Criminal Code to redefine the severity of penalties for violations of orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and stalking no contact orders. A first violation of these orders is classified as a Class 4 felony if the offender has prior convictions for similar offenses. Subsequent violations are also classified as Class 4 felonies. The bill ensures that orders issued by other states, tribes, or territories are recognized as valid if the issuing court had jurisdiction.