Calculator, checked in 2026
Deadline calculator
Find the general deadline to answer a lawsuit, file an appeal or bring a wage or job claim.
Rules last checked in 2026. General information only.
Choose your situation and enter the start date. The tool lists the general deadline under the rule that applies, with the rule cited next to each date.
Deadlines usually run from the date of service or the date a judgment was signed. Holidays, the method of service and motions filed in the case can change the real date.
This content is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and rules change and vary by state; your situation needs to be reviewed with your documents.
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