Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a court order issued quickly to prevent someone from doing specific actions that could cause harm or unfairly influence a legal matter. It is typically requested in urgent situations, such as cases of harassment, domestic violence, or threats. A TRO is temporary, usually lasting a few days or weeks, until a full hearing can be held to decide whether a longer-term restraining order is necessary. It provides immediate protection but requires the affected person to go through a legal process to obtain more permanent restrictions.