21-65-8. Continuance of ex parte temporary protection order.
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An ex parte temporary protection order is effective for a period of thirty days except as provided in § 21-65-9 unless the court grants a continuance for good cause. No continuance may exceed thirty days unless the court finds good cause for the additional continuance and:
(1)The parties stipulate to an additional continuance; or
(2)The court finds that law enforcement is unable to locate the respondent for purposes of service of the ex parte protection order.