IN · rules
Ind. Elkhart Cnty. Local Rule LR20-AR00-504
Hearing Calendars
A. General Procedure. Upon the filing of a Notice of Claim, the case will be set on the small claims
calendar.
B. Claims Calendar. No trial will be held on a case scheduled on the small claims calendar. A case
scheduled on the small claims calendar is for the purpose of determining whether the defendant
contests the claim, and for the parties to attempt to resolve the case by settlement.
C. In all cases wherein both parties are self-represented litigants, If the defendant contests the claim,
the court may order immediate or later mediation without cost to the parties though the Elkhart
Center for Community Justice.
D. If a defendant fails to appear for a small claims calendar hearing, a default judgment may be
entered in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant.
E. If the plaintiff fails to appear for a small claims calendar hearing the case may be dismissed with or
without prejudice.
F. Trial Calendar. If the Notice of Claim is set on the trial, all parties shall be prepared for trial and
presentation of evidence at that hearing. The parties are responsible for requesting the appropriate
amount of time for the trial.
Provenance
- Source
- www.in.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
- Edition
- supplied-in-28-21-elkhart-local-rules-2026-01-01
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