What is a temporary restraining order?

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a legal document in Rhode Island divorce law that helps protect victims of domestic abuse. It is a civil court order issued by a judge that requires an abuser to stop any type of contact with a victim and may also require them to stay away from the victim’s home, workplace, or other locations. A TRO can also order the abuser to stop threatening or harassing the victim and their family. It also allows the victim to temporarily move out of the home with their children and personal property. The court can also impose a temporary restraining order on the abuser to prevent certain behaviors such as stalking, damaging or destroying property, or otherwise threatening the victim. A TRO is designed to keep the abuser away from the victim until the court can decide if a longer-term restraining order is necessary and appropriate. If the TRO is violated, then the victim can file a complaint and the abuser may be arrested and charged with a criminal offense. It is important to understand that a TRO is not a long-term protection and often only lasts about 10 days. The court may extend the TRO if the judge finds that the safety of the victim is still at risk. Furthermore, a TRO does not guarantee that the abuser will not hurt the victim, only that the contact between the two is restricted.

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