Notice To The Defendant

The Sheriff will serve the Defendant a copy of the complaint and summons that has been filed. The papers will inform the Defendant of the nature of your suit. The Defendant has thirty (30) days from the date that he or she was served with the complaint in which to answer the complaint. If the Defendant fails to file an Answer to the complaint within thirty days, the law does permit the Defendant an additional fifteen (15) days in which an answer can be filed (totaling 45 days). If the Defendant answers the claim, the Clerk will notify all parties and their attorneys of the trial date by regular mail.