If you are unable to attend the hearing, you should request a postponement at least five (5) days before your hearing date. You must have proof that you are not able to attend on the hearing date. Examples of such proof could include a jury duty notice or proof of a pre-scheduled medical appointment. You may make this request in person at the courthouse where your summons is scheduled or by fax at (718) 391-5684.
If your reason for not attending the hearing was not anticipated five (5) or more days before the hearing date, you must make the request in-person before a judge and you must have proof that you are not able to attend on the hearing date.
If you fail to appear, see the website section What If I Missed My Hearing?