(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court may issue an order under this article 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 article:

(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.