Download and complete the Order of Protection forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts. If a TRO is obtained without notice to the other party, then Illinois law limits a TRO to 10 days in duration, with one 10 day extension.There are three types of orders. Emergency and interim orders of protection provide temporary, short-term protection. In Illinois, individuals can petition the Court for three common protective orders: Order of Protection, Stalking No Contact Order and Civil No Contact Order. There are two types of TROs in Illinois: TROs without notice (ex parte) and TROs with notice. Step 1: Go to circuit court and request a petition. Go to the circuit court where you live, where the abuser lives, or where the abuse occurred. Download and complete Motion and Notice forms from the Illinois Office of the Courts. In their petition, the person must explain to a judge why they want an OP against you.