What is a temporary restraining order in civil litigation?

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is an order issued by a court in the state of New Mexico to preserve the status quo or to prevent certain actions taken by one of the parties involved in a civil litigation. This order is meant to last only until a hearing or trial can take place. A TRO is typically requested by either a plaintiff or defendant in a civil court case before they have a chance to present their evidence and arguments to the judge. It can be used to prevent one party from doing something that could cause irreparable harm before the date of the hearing or trial. Generally, the judge will hear arguments from both sides in a preliminary hearing before granting a TRO. Both parties must provide evidence to support their case. Upon issuing a TRO, the judge may also impose other conditions such as requiring one of the parties to post a bond or make a payment. Most jurisdictions have very specific requirements about the form and content of a TRO. For instance, in New Mexico, the order must provide clear instructions to the restrained party about what actions they must refrain from, must list the date and time of the hearing, and must be served upon the restrained party. In most cases, a TRO is only temporary in nature and is designed to protect the rights of the parties involved until a hearing or trial can take place. When the hearing or trial has concluded, a TRO is dissolved and the parties are then free to move forward with the case.

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