Date of Trial Appearance Fixed by Court

(a) Upon the filing of the affidavit of small claims complaint, the judge or clerk must complete the order by setting the date, time, and location of the small claims trial. (b) The trial date must not be set more than 90 days from the filing of the affidavit of complaint, unless the court finds good cause. (c) The judge or clerk may amend the date and time of the small claims trial, upon motion, if it appears that service of the affidavit of complaint cannot be made in sufficient time to allow the defendant to prepare for trial or to allow the court to efficiently control its calendar. [Amended; effective October 29, 2024.]