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 Kansas, 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 being restrained and is intended to prevent irreparable harm or maintain the status quo until a more formal hearing can be conducted. The TRO is often a precursor to a preliminary injunction, which may last for the duration of a lawsuit. To obtain a TRO in Kansas, the requesting party must file a motion along with a sworn statement detailing the need for immediate relief. The court then assesses the urgency and potential harm, and if the TRO is granted, it is usually in effect for a limited period, often up to 14 days, until a hearing for a preliminary injunction can take place. Kansas state statutes and rules of civil procedure outline the specific requirements and processes for obtaining a TRO.