(a) Within twenty-four hours after service of a petition under this chapter upon the respondent, the court may, for good cause shown, hold an emergency hearing and issue an order of protection if the petitioner proves the allegation of abuse by a preponderance of the evidence. A prima facie showing of immediate and present danger of bodily injury, which may be verified by supporting affidavits, shall constitute good cause for purposes of this section.
(b) If the court denies the motion for a twenty-four hour hearing or such a hearing is not requested, the petitioner may request and the court shall grant a hearing within fifteen days of the filing of a petition. The court shall cause a copy of the petition to be served upon the respondent at least five days prior to such hearing, except as provided in subsection (a), in the same manner required for service in the circuit courts. Where such service is not accomplished five days prior to the hearing, the respondent, upon his motion, is entitled to a continuance until such time is necessary to provide for compliance with this section.
(c) The hearings referred to in this section may be scheduled in any county within the judicial circuit.