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Prior to the hearing on a request for a permanent order for protection, if it clearly appears to the Court from specific facts shown that there is a danger of acts of domestic violence or harassment to the aggrieved party or a minor child or protected adult, the Court may enter such temporary orders as it deems necessary to protect against such acts; provided, however, that a temporary order for custody prior to service of process and notice shall not be entered unless the Court finds that the aggrieved party is exposed to a risk of bodily injury or sexual abuse, or that a child is at risk of suffering physical or emotional harm if such order is not granted.

(a) If an aggrieved party requests ex parte relief, the Clerk of the Court shall schedule an ex parte hearing with the Court at the earliest possible time. If the Court is not in session, the clerk shall arrange for a judge to review the request within 24 hours.

(b) The Court may issue an ex parte emergency protective order where a law enforcement officer asserts reasonable grounds to believe that a person is in immediate danger based on an allegation of a recent incident or threat of violence or abuse. [Ord. 62A § 1203, amended, 11/7/2019.]