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 Nebraska, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to provide immediate but short-term protection to individuals or entities by ordering another party to cease or continue certain actions. It is often used in situations where immediate harm might occur without court intervention, such as in cases of domestic violence, harassment, or when there is a threat to personal safety or property. The TRO is intended to preserve the status quo until a formal hearing can be held for a more lasting solution, such as a temporary injunction. To obtain a TRO in Nebraska, the individual seeking the order must file a petition with the court, typically demonstrating that they will suffer immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage without the TRO. The court may issue a TRO without notice to the opposing party if it deems that giving notice would result in significant harm. However, a TRO issued without notice is generally set for a hearing within a short period of time, often 10 to 15 days, to give the other party an opportunity to contest the order. The specific procedures and requirements for obtaining a TRO in Nebraska are governed by state statutes and the rules of the local court where the order is sought.