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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 Utah, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to provide immediate protection from harm by ordering a party to refrain from certain actions or to maintain the status quo until a more formal hearing can be held. TROs are often used in situations involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or where immediate harm is threatened. To obtain a TRO, an individual must file a petition with the court, typically providing evidence of the threat or harm they are facing. The court may issue a TRO without the presence of the other party (ex parte) if it deems that there is an immediate threat of harm. The TRO is generally a short-term measure, and a hearing for a longer-term injunction is usually scheduled quickly, often within 14 days, to allow the other party to present their case. Utah's rules for TROs are governed by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule 65A, and other relevant state statutes.

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