Temporary Restraining Orders, Temporary Orders, and Protective Orders, Oh My!
Temporary restraining orders (TROs) are often misread or misconstrued, and they can easily be confused with protective orders and temporary orders. So, what is the difference, and why does this all have to be so confusing? Temporary restraining orders, temporary orders, and protective orders each serve distinct purposes, and each requires a different “showing” (procedure) before they can be granted.