Proceedings
Trials - Appearance
Changing the trial date
Changing the trial date | Changing the first hearing date is permitted so long as both parties consent to it. To do so, the parties must submit a hearing date change application, along with the parties’ agreement or the consent of the other party, to the relevant court in person or by mail prior to the hearing date. |
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Second hearing date and beyond |
Changing second hearing date or any subsequent hearing dates may only be allowed only upon the court’s permission only if there are substantial reasons (e.g., attending funeral or marriage of a family member, or receiving summons from a different court prior to receiving the notice for hearing). To do so, the party must submit a hearing date change application, along with documentation to show the substantial reason, to the court. |