An Illinois Order Appointing Guardian ad Item for an Alleged Disabled Person is a court order issued by a court in the state of Illinois. It appoints a Guardian ad Item (GAL) to represent the interests of a person who is alleged to be disabled. The appointed GAL has the legal authority to investigate the allegations of disability, make recommendations to the court, and advocate for the best interests of the alleged disabled person. The Order also outlines the responsibilities of the GAL and the duties of the court. There are two types of Illinois Order appointing Guardian ad Item for an Alleged Disabled Person: an Order appointing a GAL for a Minor Child and an Order appointing a GAL for an Adult. The Order appointing a GAL for a Minor Child is used when the alleged disabled person is under the age of 18. The Order appointing a GAL for an Adult is used when the alleged disabled person is 18 years of age or older.