FRCP Rule 6 Litigation Deadline Calculator

Secure, client-side calculator for federal court deadlines

FRCP Rule 6 Deadline Calculation Report

Event Details

The date of the event or default.

Court Holidays

Includes major US federal holidays for 2024 by default. Adjust to fit your specific court's calendar and year.

Calculation Results

Please select a trigger date to calculate the deadline.

System Diagnostics

Run built-in tests to verify the engine handles weekend roll-forwards, backward counting, and Rule 6(d) extensions accurately.

About the FRCP Rule 6 Litigation Deadline Calculator

The FRCP Rule 6 deadline calculator helps litigation paralegals, docketing clerks, and attorneys confidently manage strict federal court schedules. Navigate complex statutory time computations, correctly accounting for weekends, legal holidays, and the three-day mail rule to ensure critical motions and responses are filed flawlessly and on time.

How it works

  1. Enter the trigger date of the legal event or service.
  2. Input the prescribed number of days allowed to respond per the specific federal rule.
  3. Select the method of service to let the tool compute the final deadline, automatically rolling over weekends and holidays.

Frequently asked questions

How are weekends and holidays treated under FRCP Rule 6(a)?

You count every day, including weekends. However, if the final deadline lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next business day.

Does the 3-day mail rule apply to electronic filing?

No. Following amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in 2016, the additional 3 days to respond no longer applies to service made electronically via CM/ECF.

What constitutes a 'legal holiday' in federal court?

Legal holidays include explicitly named national holidays like New Year's Day, and any day declared a holiday by the President, Congress, or the state where the court is located.

Do I count the day of the event that triggers the deadline?

No. Under FRCP rules, you must exclude the day of the event that triggers the period, meaning counting begins on the following day.

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