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Call: (614) 645-8214

Visit: 375 S. High St., Columbus, OH 43215

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Emergency Excusal Request

If you are unable to make your Court date for an Evictions, Small Claims or Limited Driving Privileges Hearing case due to an unforseen emergency and do not have time to file for a continuance, please fill out the form below. All decisions are at the discretion of the magistrate and there is no guarantee a continuance will be granted.

Case Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Type of Case:

*Only the case types listed in the drop down are eligible.

Case Number(s):

e.g., 2020 CVG12345. If you do not know the case number, look it up.

Courtroom:

Hearing Date:

Today

Hearing Time:

8:30 AM
10:30 AM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM

Reason(s):

Supporting Documentation:

*Please attach any documentation that supports your reason for not being able to attend court.

Answer the question below:

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