3:5A-3. Notice and Return

Unless the judge finds the application to be of emergent nature, as set forth below, the judge shall not consider it unless written notice shall have been given personally to the person, at least 36 hours before the time the application is to be made, that on a specific date and at a specific time application for an order of temporary detention will be made to the named judge. The notice shall advise the individual that counsel may accompany him or her at the hearing on the application.