What is the difference between a temporary restraining order and a restraining order after hearing?
The terminology used differs from state to state – restraining orders and protective orders are common examples of orders issued by a court restraining the conduct of a person and protecting a person from the activities of an abusive person. A Temporary Restraining Order ordinarily may be issued after an “ex parte appearance” (an appearance in court by one party without the other being present). The Temporary Restraining Order is an order of the court that a person is to refrain from particular acts and to stay away from particular places. Typically, the Temporary Restraining Order becomes effective only once it has been served on the restrained person (notice is required to comply with the constitutional protection for due process of law – notice and opportunity to be heard). In addition to the Temporary Restraining Order, and Order to Show Cause hearing is scheduled so that both parties will have the opportunity to explain to the court the reasons why and why not a more “permanent” r
