Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Abuse and Neglect
Juvenile court entered protective order barring, without leave of court, the public guardian (who was attorney and GAL for minor) from copying his copy of Victim Sensitive Interview (VSI) of sexual abuse victim whose mother and stepfather were charged with abuse and neglect. Court was within its discretion in granting protective order which allowed all parties' counsel to receive copy of minor's VSI on signing acknowledgement of protective order. Court recognized sensitive nature of VSI and the need for strict protective measures, and order did not impermissibly impede parties' ability to prepare for trial..
(NEVILLE and MASON, concurring.)