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What will happen on my first court date?

What is a stipulation?

You will be scheduled for an intake part the first time you are in court. If you are in an intake part, you may meet an attorney that could represent you. Be...

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What happens after I go to court?

You will leave court with a stipulation or an order from the judge. Make sure the paper is signed by the judge. You will probably have a deadline to do something. you...

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What if I don’t agree to sign the stipulation?

You can ask for a conference. The court attorney will sit with you and the landlord or lawyer to mediate. The court attorney is not there to represent you.

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What will happen once I check in at my courtroom?

You will be assigned to a resolution part. You will negotiate with the landlord’s lawyer. The lawyer is not there to help you or look out for what is best for you. Be...

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What will happen on my first court date?

Arrive early, you may have to wait to go through the metal detectors. Go to your court room. You will either check in or sit and wait to be called. You can ask...

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Can I change my court date?

If you need more time to prepare, go to the hearing and ask  for an adjournment. An adjournment means that your hearing will be rescheduled.   If you cannot go to the court date,...

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What if I don’t agree to a stipulation?

If you don’t agree to a stipulation, you can also ask for a trial with a judge. A trial may be scheduled for a different date or it may be heard on...

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What is good evidence?

documents money orders applications receipts commitment letters breakdown from public assistance    

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How does a nonpayment case end?

What if I can’t pay by the deadline?

You may be able to get more time from the court. Go to court and file an order to show cause (OSC). If you do not do an OSC, you may receive...

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What if I pay everything by the deadline?

If you pay what you owe, go back to court to show the judge proof. File an order to show cause (OSC). Ask for the judgment to  be vacated or satisfied. This is...

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