Notice of the emergency hold hearing must be served upon the person held under section 144.4182, subdivision 1 , at least 24 hours before the hearing. The notice must contain the following information: (1) the time, date, and place of the hearing; (2) the grounds and underlying facts upon which continued detention is sought; (3) the person's right to appear at the hearing; (4) the person's right to present and cross-examine witnesses; and (5) the person's right to counsel, including the right, if indigent, to representation by counsel designated by the court or county of venue. The court may order the continued holding of the person if it finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the person would pose an imminent health threat to others if released. However, in no case may the emergency hold continue longer than five days, unless a petition is filed under section 144.4173 . If a petition is filed, the emergency hold must continue until a hearing on the petition is held under section 144.4177 . That hearing must occur within five days of the filing of the petition, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
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