What is the purpose of a notice of hearing?
A notice of hearing is a document that informs parties in a case when a court proceeding or hearing is scheduled to take place. Notices of hearing specify the datetimelocation and purpose of the court hearing. They are issued by the court clerk on behalf of the judge. The purpose of a notice of hearing is to give all parties reasonable advanced notice of the hearing so they can prepare and attend. Parties are expected to follow orders in the notice of hearing or risk facing penalties.