In Georgia, what is generally required before obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)?

In Georgia, the general requirement for obtaining a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is that notice must be provided to the opposing party. This is a fundamental principle in legal proceedings aimed at ensuring fairness and due process. The purpose of requiring notice is to allow the opposing party an opportunity to be aware of the claims being made against them and to prepare a defense, even if the order is sought without a hearing due to the immediacy of the situation.

While there can be exceptions based on urgent circumstances that justify obtaining a TRO without prior notice (such as the potential for irreparable harm), the norm is that the party seeking the TRO must notify the opposing party of the pending request. This can be through proper service of the motion for the TRO or any other legal means of notifying the opposing party.

The other options do not align with the standard legal requirements for obtaining a TRO in Georgia. For instance, obtaining a signature from a witness is not a requirement, nor is the submission of all evidence prior to the order. Approval from a senior judge also is not typically necessary; the standard procedure involves a judge reviewing the application for the TRO. Thus, the necessity of notice to the opposing party stands out as the correct answer.