AMENDMENTS PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE FOR COURTS OF JUSTICE

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within fifteen calendar days of service on the tenant

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as soon as practicable, but not less than twenty-one days from the date of filing. If the case cannot be heard, the initial hearing shall be held as soon as practicable. If the plaintiff requests that the initial hearing be set on a date later then twenty-one days from the date of filing, the initial hearing shall be set on a date the plaintiff is available that is also available for the court.

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