If I file for an injunction, is it going to be issued immiditely?

Question

If I file for an injunction, is it going to be issued immiditely?

Answer 1

Generally, an injunction is granted (if at all) in three steps.

The first is a temporary restraining order (TRO) that can be granted immediately, and can sometimes be granted ex parte (with only one side appearing). The TRO is designed to preserve the status quo, and keep things exactly as they are, until a full injunction hearing can be held.

The full hearing usually occurs anywhere from days to weeks after the TRO is granted (or denied), which gives time for full notice to the other party, and allows the other party time to prepare an opposition to your request for the injunction.

If you prevail at the second hearing, you would get a preliminary injunction, which would last until the trial is over, at which time the court will decide whether a permanent injunction is warranted.

Answer 2

When a judge signs it, then it usually goes into effect.