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 measure used to provide immediate protection by ordering 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 take place. This is often used in situations involving domestic violence, harassment, or other emergencies where immediate intervention is necessary to prevent harm. To obtain a TRO, the requesting party must file a petition with the court, and the court must believe that the petitioner will suffer immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage without the TRO. The TRO is generally granted without notice to the opposing party (ex parte), but it is temporary and typically lasts only until the hearing for a preliminary injunction, which is a more extended form of relief. Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure govern the issuance of TROs, and the specifics can vary depending on the jurisdiction within the state and the nature of the case.