What happens if I am unable to attend the small claims court hearing?

If you are unable to attend the small claims court hearing in New Hampshire, you have the right to file a written request to the court to reschedule the hearing. When filing this request, you should provide a valid reason for why you cannot attend the hearing. The court will then decide whether or not to postpone the hearing. If your written request is accepted, the court will set a new hearing date and issue a rescheduling notice to the other parties involved in the court case. If the court does not accept your request, the hearing will proceed as scheduled, but without your participation. The judge will still review the evidence and render a decision in your absence. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to participate in the hearing by phone or through the internet using video conferencing. To do this, you must request permission from the court. If the court does not allow you to participate remotely in the hearing, you will not be able to present your case and the judge will render a decision based on the evidence provided by the other parties. The judge may also consider any statements or other evidence previously provided by you.

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