(725 ILCS 5/112A-4) (from Ch. 38, par. 112A-4)
Sec. 112A-4. Persons protected by this article.
(a) The following persons are protected by this Article:
(i) any person abused by a family or household member;
(ii) any minor child or dependent adult in the care
of such person; and
(iii) any person residing or employed at a private
home or public shelter which is housing an abused family or household member.
(b) A petition for an order of protection may be filed only by a person who has been abused by a family or household member or by any person on behalf of a minor child or an adult who has been abused by a family or household member and who, because of age, health, disability, or inaccessibility, cannot file the petition. However, any petition properly filed under this Article may seek protection for any additional persons protected by this Article.
(Source: P.A. 87-1186.)
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