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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 Louisiana, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a legal measure used to provide immediate protection by the court in situations where irreparable harm might occur without swift action. The TRO is designed to prevent parties from performing certain acts or to compel them to continue certain actions, thereby maintaining the status quo until a full hearing can be conducted. This is often a precursor to a temporary injunction, which may last for the duration of a lawsuit. To obtain a TRO in Louisiana, a party must file a petition with the court, often accompanied by an affidavit detailing the necessity for immediate relief. The court may issue a TRO without notice to the opposing party if it deems that notice should not be required or if the situation is urgent. However, TROs are typically short in duration, usually not exceeding 10 days, unless extended by the court. The subsequent hearing for a preliminary injunction is the forum where both parties can present more comprehensive evidence and arguments.

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