Continuances

(a) A petition for an emergency workplace protection restraining order shall be granted or denied in accordance with the standards of Section 70 of this Act, regardless of the respondent's appearance or presence in court. (b) Any action for a workplace protection restraining order is an expedited proceeding. Continuances shall be granted only for good cause shown and kept to a minimum reasonable duration, taking into account the reason for the continuance. (Source: P.A. 98-766, eff. 7-16-14.)