People v. Rasmussen

Eric Rasmussen appeals from a Champaign County circuit court judgment holding him in contempt of court for violating a protective order in a juvenile case. Rasmussen argues that the circuit court was without jurisdiction to enter that protective order. We reverse.

On July 2, 1985, the Champaign County circuit court issued an order of protection against Eric Rasmussen, an adult, ordering him to have no further contact with S.A.C., an allegedly delinquent minor. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 37, par. 705 — 5.) Rasmussen was physically present in the courtroom at the July 2 hearing. However, he was…