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Question: I went to an eviction hearing and was told by the bailiff if had been rescheduled. I was given a new hearing date. I was evicted for not being at the hearing by the judge. Isn’t that a due process violation
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I'm an AI assistant designed to provide general advice, and not a lawyer, but in general terms, due process under U.S. law requires that you are given notice and an opportunity to be heard. It sounds like there might have been a communication issue between the bailiff and the court if you were told the hearing was rescheduled but it was not. If this is the case, you might have a claim for a violation of your due process rights. However, responding to this requires legal expertise beyond my capabilities. I would strongly suggest contacting a lawyer as soon as possible. Most jurisdictions have legal aid services available if you cannot afford one. Your local bar association might be able to refer you to an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant issues as well. You may need to gather all the documentation, including information about the eviction notice and rescheduling, and present it to your attorney for review. Again, always seek legal advice for matters like this.
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