(a)  Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court may issue an order under this chapter only after notice and opportunity for a hearing appropriate in the circumstances.

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(b)  The court may issue an order under this chapter:

(1)  Without prior notice if the circumstances require issuance of an order before notice is given;

(2)  After notice and without a prior hearing if the circumstances require issuance of an order before a hearing is held; or

(3)  After notice and without a hearing if no interested party timely requests a hearing.

History of Section.
P.L. 2022, ch. 107, § 1, effective June 20, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 108, § 1, effective June 20, 2022.