An Illinois Order of Continuance is a court order that allows a criminal case to be put on hold. It suspends the prosecution of the case for a specific period of time, allowing the accused to seek treatment or other assistance that may help them address the underlying issue behind the criminal charges. There are two types of Illinois Orders of Continuance: probationary and non-probationary. In a probationary Order of Continuance, the accused is put on probation for a period of time, and must abide by certain conditions, such as attending counseling or completing community service. In a non-probationary Order of Continuance, the accused is not put on probation, but is still required to fulfill certain conditions, such as attending court hearings or completing treatment. If the accused successfully completes the conditions of the Order of Continuance, the criminal charges may be dismissed.