What is a temporary restraining order in civil litigation?

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a court order issued by a judge in civil litigation in Maine. A TRO is designed to prevent some kind of harm or irreparable injury while a lawsuit is ongoing. It provides temporary relief for a party to the lawsuit, and is usually granted without the other party being present. A judge may issue a TRO if there is a risk that the defendant in the lawsuit might do something that would destroy evidence, cause the plaintiff harm, or cause a disruption of the process of the lawsuit. The TRO can prevent the defendant from taking certain actions or coming within certain distances of the plaintiff. A TRO is a temporary measure. It usually lasts for a few days or a couple of weeks, until a hearing can be held so that the judge can decide whether the TRO should be extended or dissolved. If the defendant violates the TRO, the plaintiff could ask the court to hold the defendant in contempt of court. In some cases, a TRO can be issued without the other party present, but in Maine this is rarely done. Generally, both parties must be present in court before a TRO can be issued. This is to ensure that both sides are heard and the judge has an accurate understanding of the circumstances before making a decision.

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