You received an eviction notice and a summons with a hearing date and time. Now what?

Here’s what can happen if you do or do not go to your eviction hearing.

• If you DO go to your hearing…
• ⇒ You may be able to get free legal assistance.
• ⇒ Your lawyer may be able to identify legal defenses that can stop or delay the eviction.
• ⇒ You may get more time to move out.
• ⇒ At your hearing the judge may order you to pay money to your landlord. If you attend your hearing, you may be able to have the amount lowered.

• If you DO NOT go to your hearing…
• ⇒ No one can challenge the landlord’s version of events.
• ⇒ The judge will issue a “default” eviction judgment against you and the landlord can remove you from your home 48 hours after the hearing.
• ⇒ The judge may order you to pay money to your landlord, which can result in wage garnishment.
• ⇒ You will have an eviction judgment on your record, which will stay with you and make it harder to obtain future housing.

You can Seek free legal advice by calling Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma or visiting www.oklegalconnect.org. Call 2-1-1 or visit 211eok.org to find out about other available resources.

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THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. This is for informational purposes only. For individual legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

You can’t make it to the date and time listed on your summons.  Here’s what you need to do…

• CALL and EMAIL the Tulsa County Court Clerk at least 72 hours before your court date.
• Tulsa County Court Clerk, Primary Phone
• (918) 596-5420
• tulsa.courtclerk@oscn.net 

Note: If the information for the Landlord’s Attorney is listed on the summons, it is also a good idea to reach out to them. 

THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE. This is for informational purposes only. For individual legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

We partner with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to connect tenants to free legal assistance. 

If you are struggling with a civil legal issue, or don’t understand your legal rights, there’s hope. If you qualify as low-income, the attorneys and paralegals at LASO can help with civil, non-criminal cases.

LASO also has several Special Projects that may be of assistance to you and your family:

HOMELESS LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

This project assists with the legal problems of individuals who are, or are about to become, homeless. Both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City Law Offices, have Homeless Legal Assistance Projects.

Apply for services directly through the Tulsa or Oklahoma City Law Offices.

RIGHT TO COUNSEL PROGRAM

If you are having problems with your landlord, you have the right to get legal advice and assistance. This is your “right to counsel” and it applies to any issues with your landlord or eviction proceedings you face.

Tenants at risk of eviction should contact LASO at (918) 984-4636 as soon as issues with housing or their landlord arise.

• ⇒ LASO may be able to provide you with free assistance if you qualify and live in Zip Codes 74105, 74136, 74135, 74145, or 74133.
• ⇒ Call 918-984-4636 today.
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• Visit the LASO Website to learn more about their services. 

Eviction Court is located at the Tulsa Family and Juvenile Justice Center.

 500 W Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Parking is available across the street from the building, next to Iron Gate.

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