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Remember to double-check the results here with your own calendar. While this filing calculator may be a useful tool, it is extremely important to do your own independent date calculation. The legal deadline calculator is offered “as is.” Court Deadlines does not take into account the unique scheduling requirements of your case. Also, it goes without saying that you should always familiarize yourself with the relevant rules in your jurisdiction. If you have questions about a court deadline, consult the clerk or court coordinator assigned to your case for information about any specific deadlines.

How do I Calculate Deadlines in Federal Court?

To calculate deadlines in federal court, you generally must follow these three steps:

    1. First, identify the date of the trigger event (e.g., the date of service or the hearing date for a motion).
    2. Count the number of days forward (e.g., from the date of service) or backward (e.g., from the hearing date) accordingly to determine the deadline by which you must act (i.e., the deadline to file an answer to the complaint or serve discovery responses).
    3. If the deadline lands on a non-business day, continue in the same direction until you reach the first business day thereafter.Calculate Deadlines in Federal Court

Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides the following instructions for computing and extending time periods specified in those rules:

      • Time periods stated in “days” are calendar days. Accordingly, count the days, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
      • The date of the trigger event is excluded. Therefore, if you are counting forward from today, then today is day zero, tomorrow is day one, and so forth.
      • When the due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, keep going until you reach the next business day. If you are counting forward from a trigger event, continue moving forward until you reach the next business day. If you are counting backward from a trigger event, continue moving backward until you reach a business day.
      • Electronic filings are due by midnight of the due date. Manual filings are due before the clerk’s office closes.
      • Federal holidays are listed here. Check your court’s local rules for additional information about recognized holidays.
      • Certain methods of service, such as service by mail or by leaving a document with the clerk, entitle a party to additional time to act.
      • Bankruptcy courts have their own set of rules, which can be found online.

Links to Deadline Calculator Pages for Pertinent Federal Court Deadlines:

Pleadings

Filing an Answer (Generally)

Answers to Counterclaims and Crossclaims

Reply to an Answer (If Ordered)

Effect of a Motion on the Answer Deadline

Disclosures and Discovery

Rule 26(f) Conference

Joint Discovery Plan

Initial Disclosures

Responses to Discovery Requests

Expert Disclosures

Rebuttal Expert Disclosures

Pretrial Disclosures

Motions

Serving Motions

Affidavits in Opposition to Motions

Rule 12(b) Defenses/Motions

Motion for a More Definite Statement

Motion to Strike

Summary Judgment

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Free court deadline calculators and resources for lawyers, legal professionals, and others.

Court Deadlines contains reference information and calculators for common deadlines in the federal rules of civil procedure. Court Deadlines also includes links to certain state court rules.

Disclaimer: The information presented on this site is for educational purposes only. Always check the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or your state’s rules, if applicable, as well as any local rules or scheduling orders that might apply to your case.

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