A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order requiring the parties to whom it is addressed not to engage in certain activity, or to continue to engage in certain activity, and is usually designed to maintain the current state of things (the status quo) until the court has the opportunity to hear a more complete presentation of the evidence—usually during an application for a temporary injunction that will remain in place while the lawsuit is pending.

In Idaho, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal order issued by a court that requires an individual or entity to either refrain from specific acts or to continue performing specific acts, typically to preserve the status quo until a more comprehensive hearing can be conducted. This is often a precursor to a preliminary injunction, which may last for the duration of a lawsuit. To obtain a TRO in Idaho, the party seeking the order must file a motion along with a sworn statement detailing the need for immediate relief. The court may issue a TRO without notice to the opposing party if it deems that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result before the adverse party can be heard. However, TROs issued without notice are generally of a very short duration, often 14 days, and a hearing is scheduled promptly to determine if a preliminary injunction is warranted. The specific procedures and requirements for TROs are outlined in the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure, and federal laws may apply if the case is within federal jurisdiction.