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temporary restraining order (TRO)

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 Georgia, 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 typically granted without the presence of the party against whom the order is sought and is intended to preserve the status quo until a hearing can be held. The TRO can be issued to prevent irreparable harm or to maintain the peace in situations such as domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or commercial disputes. To obtain a TRO in Georgia, the requesting party must file a motion along with a sworn statement detailing the need for such an order. The court then reviews the request and, if it finds sufficient grounds, issues the TRO, which is usually in effect for 30 days or until the court schedules a hearing for a longer-term injunction. Violation of a TRO can result in contempt of court charges and other legal consequences.

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