Chicago Will Shift Stalking Order Filings
The Circuit Court of Cook County will move all Stalking No Contact Order petitions to the Daley Center.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Sex Crimes
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Effective September 21, 2026, the Circuit Court of Cook County will transition all Stalking No Contact Order filings to the Daley Center. The courthouse at 555 W. Harrison will cease accepting these petitions.
Why it matters
Centralizing these filings at the Daley Center streamlines the intake process for individuals seeking protection orders. The change creates a single point of entry for those navigating the legal system in Cook County.
Official court records confirm that all pending and future Stalking No Contact Order hearings will be managed at the Daley Center. The former filing location at 555 W. Harrison will no longer process these judicial petitions.
The players
Circuit Court of Cook County
This is the judicial body responsible for overseeing civil and criminal matters within the Chicago metropolitan area.
Daley Center
This major government building in Chicago serves as a primary hub for many of the courtrooms and administrative offices of the county.
The details
Filers must now visit the concourse level of the Daley Center to submit their paperwork. The Circuit Court of Cook County has transitioned all existing caseloads to this new location to standardize the intake process.
Timeline
September 21, 2026, is the effective date for the new filing location at the Daley Center.
Legal Context
This administrative adjustment follows the procedural requirements set forth by the Illinois Stalking No Contact Order Act. By consolidating access points, the court aims to improve the efficiency of legal protections within the broader Cook County justice system.
Individuals seeking to file for a Stalking No Contact Order must update their travel plans to the Daley Center instead of visiting 555 W. Harrison. This change ensures that all petitioners reach the correct office to initiate their legal paperwork without administrative delays.
The takeaway
Petitioners should verify their hearing location before arriving at the courthouse to ensure they visit the correct facility. The consolidation of these matters aims to reduce confusion and simplify the filing process for the public.
Further reading
For more information on legal procedures, visit Sex Crimes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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