Where ne exeat proceedings are ancillary to any other action or proceeding, the venue shall be the same as that of the main action or proceeding.
16-103.Venue.
Article XVI. Ne Exeat · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentencePlaces venue for a ne exeat proceeding that is ancillary to another action wherever venue properly lies for that main action, keeping the restraining relief and the underlying case in the same court.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/16-103
Plain-English Summary
Ne exeat relief rarely stands alone; it usually supports another pending action or proceeding, restraining a party connected to that case from leaving the state. Section 16-103 keeps the two together procedurally: when the ne exeat proceeding is ancillary to another action, venue for the ne exeat matter follows the venue of that main action.
This avoids a mismatch where a party might have to litigate the underlying claim in one county but seek travel-restraining relief tied to it in another. It's a short section, but it keeps ne exeat practice tethered sensibly to whatever main case it's meant to protect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is venue proper for an ancillary ne exeat proceeding?
The same venue as the main action or proceeding it accompanies.
What does "ancillary" mean in this context?
It means the ne exeat proceeding supports or protects another pending action, rather than standing as an independent case on its own.
Does Section 16-103 set venue for ne exeat proceedings that aren't ancillary to another case?
The section addresses ancillary ne exeat proceedings specifically, tying their venue to the main action.
Why does venue for ne exeat follow the main case?
It keeps the restraining relief and the underlying dispute in the same court, avoiding the inefficiency of litigating related matters in separate counties.
Does this section address bond or security requirements?
No. Those requirements appear in Section 16-104, which governs the complaint or petition and the bonds the court may order.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 82-280.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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