Restraining Orders

When you bring your petition to court, a judge will look over your request and decide whether or not to grant you a temporary restraining order (TRO). The judge may make his/her decision based on your application only. The abuser does not need to be present for you to get a TRO.

Note: You might not find out right away whether the judge is going grant your TRO. The clerk may instruct you to call back later in the day to find out the status of your petition. If you file early in the morning, you may be more likely to hear back later that afternoon. If you file later in the day, you might not hear back until the next day.