What is a temporary restraining order in civil law?

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is a civil court order that can be issued when someone needs immediate protection or relief from another person. It is typically issued in situations involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment, or threats of bodily harm. In Colorado, a TRO is issued when a plaintiff (the person seeking relief) files a complaint in the court, alleging the threat of immediate or irreparable harm from the defendant (the person the plaintiff seeks protection from). The court may then grant a TRO to protect the plaintiff and/or a dependent party (such as a minor child) from the threats of harm. A TRO typically requires the defendant to cease any contact with the plaintiff, including in-person contact, phone calls, emails, and social media posts. It may also require the defendant to stay away from the plaintiff’s place of work, home, school, or other places frequented by the plaintiff. TROs are typically issued quickly, but only last until a hearing can be scheduled, usually within two weeks. During this hearing, both parties will have a chance to explain their side of the story, and the court will determine if the TRO should be extended, modified, or dismissed. If the court finds that the plaintiff has not been threatened with immediate or irreparable harm, the court may dismiss the TRO.

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