A Hawaii Ex Parte Motion is an application to the court requesting action on a matter without prior notice to the other parties who may be affected. This type of motion is used in Hawaii courts when a party seeks to obtain an order or relief from the court without a hearing or the opportunity for the other parties to be heard. There are three main types of Hawaii Ex Parte Motions: Emergency Motion, Temporary Restraining Order, and Preliminary Injunction. An Emergency Motion is used when a party needs immediate action from the court and is unable to wait for the other parties to be served with notice. A Temporary Restraining Order is used when a party seeks a short-term restraining order without a hearing. A Preliminary Injunction is used when a party seeks a longer-term restraining order and requires a hearing in order to be granted.