What is a temporary restraining order?

A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a type of court order issued in Family Law in Washington that restricts a person from taking certain actions. This type of order is meant to be a short-term, emergency solution to protect someone from being harmed by another person. A TRO can be issued to stop a person from harassing, stalking, threatening, or causing physical harm to another person. A TRO can also be used to stop a person from communicating with another person or from entering a specific place. A TRO is usually issued when the court finds that there is a significant risk of harm to a person if the order is not granted. Once the TRO is issued by the court, it must be served on the person who is ordered to abide by it. This person must immediately obey the order and any violation of the TRO can result in criminal or civil penalties. A TRO typically lasts for a short time, such as a few days up to a few weeks. In some cases, a longer-term order can be issued if the court finds an ongoing risk of harm to the person in need of protection. This longer-term order is known as a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) and will usually last for a much longer period of time.

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