Cal. Civ. Code § 29-18-117
Time of trial.
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The officer serving the warrant shall notify the defendant of the time and place of trial, the time not to be less than six (6) days from the date of service.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-117, when a detainer warrant is served in an eviction proceeding, the officer carrying out service must inform the defendant of when and where the trial will be held. The law sets a minimum gap of six days between the date of service and the scheduled trial date, ensuring the defendant has advance notice before the hearing takes place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
In an eviction proceeding governed by Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-117, the serving officer—not the landlord directly—bears the responsibility of notifying the tenant of the trial time and place. Compliant operators generally ensure that the detainer warrant process is initiated properly so that the officer can fulfill this statutory notice obligation. Landlords who work with the court system to schedule hearings should be aware that the trial date must be set at least six days out from the date of service.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenn. Code Ann. tit. 29, ch. 18 § 29-18-117 provides that a tenant served with a detainer warrant must be told the time and place of the eviction trial, and that trial cannot be scheduled sooner than six days after service. If a tenant believes they were not given adequate notice or that the six-day minimum was not observed, that procedural issue may be raised as part of the court proceedings. Tenants facing eviction may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how this notice requirement applies to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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