Fight a Summons

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• Latest Update: OATH offices are currently closed and OATH will not be holding in-person hearings except in limited, pre-approved cases. However, OATH is still holding remote hearings, trials, conferences and Help Center sessions and all summonses must be responded to on or before the scheduled hearing date. Click here to learn more. Read the updated Chief Judge’s Order.
  
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All summonses *must* be responded to before the scheduled hearing date.

The easiest way to schedule your Hearing by Phone is to fill out this online request form.

Or you can schedule your hearing by sending an email to OATH. In the email please include the summons number(s), your name and the name listed as the respondent on the summons. If you choose to send an email, please contact OATH at the hearing location listed on your summons:

BRONX: RemoteBronx@oath.nyc.gov
BROOKLYN: RemoteBKLYN@oath.nyc.gov
MANHATTAN: RemoteManhattan@oath.nyc.gov
QUEENS: RemoteLIC@oath.nyc.gov
STATEN ISLAND: RemoteSI@oath.nyc.gov

To reduce wait times on the day of your hearing, once you have called to check in for your Hearing by Phone you may opt to receive a call back once your hearing is ready to proceed.

For questions about your hearing or payment or scheduling issues, email clerksoffice@oath.nyc.gov. To speak to an OATH staff member for help, call (844) OATH-NYC (628-4692) and leave a voicemail to receive a call back. If you would like a one-on-one consultation about your rights and the hearing process, call the OATH Help Center at (212) 436-0845 or email Manhelpcenter@oath.nyc.gov.

• With respect to our Hearings Divisions, OATH’s Help Center is conducting remote Help Sessions. If you are self-represented and you want assistance with your case, please visit the Help Center section of this website to learn more.


• The OATH Trials Division is holding conferences and trials by video or phone. In-person appearances will only be granted if requested or approved in advance. All parties should email OATHCalunit@oath.nyc.gov for more information and scheduling.

Hearing by Mail

You can fight  your summons by sending the OATH Hearings Division a defense in writing by regular mail.

Online Hearing (One-Click Hearing)

You can fight your summons by sending OATH Hearings Division a defense using a simple online form.

Hearing by Phone

You can fight your summons by speaking to an OATH Hearing Officer over the phone.