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 Florida, a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a type of injunction that may be granted to immediately prevent an individual or entity from taking certain actions that could cause irreparable harm. The purpose of a TRO is to maintain the status quo until the court can hold a more comprehensive hearing on whether to issue a preliminary injunction, which would last for the duration of the legal proceedings. To obtain a TRO, the requesting party must file a motion with the court, typically demonstrating that they will suffer immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage if the order is not granted. The TRO can be issued without notice to the opposing party if it's shown that providing notice would result in harm, but it is generally temporary and must be followed by a hearing for a longer-term injunction. Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.610 outlines the procedures for obtaining a TRO and the requirements that must be met for the court to issue one.