Court Calendar Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Court Calendar Calculator

Introduction

The Court Calendar Calculator is a tool designed to help legal professionals manage court-related deadlines by calculating response and discovery deadlines based on filing dates, jurisdiction type, and document type. This guide will walk you through the process of utilizing each input field to obtain the necessary calculated dates.

Step 1: Enter the Filing Date

Filing Date: The first step is to input the filing date of the document in question. The acceptable range for the filing date is from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2030. This input is crucial as it serves as the basis for all subsequent deadline calculations. Ensure that the date entered adheres to the format required by the system.

Step 2: Select the Jurisdiction Type

Jurisdiction Type: In this step, you must specify whether the case is being handled in a “Federal Court” or a “State Court”. This choice impacts the calculation of discovery deadlines, as federal and state jurisdictions typically have different processing times. Selecting this option correctly will ensure the calculator provides accurate results.

Step 3: Choose the Document Type

Document Type: Choose the appropriate type of document from the list provided. Options include Complaint, Answer, Motion, and Discovery Request. The type of document dictates the initial response deadline calculation, affecting how many business days are added from the filing date. Select the document type relevant to your case to proceed.

Step 4: Specify the Number of Court Holidays

Number of Court Holidays: Enter the number of court holidays that need to be considered when calculating deadlines. The value should be between 0 and 20. This input helps adjust the response deadline, ensuring that holidays do not inadvertently shorten the time available for a response.

Step 5: Review Calculated Results

• Response Deadline: Calculated based on the document type and filing date, indicating the deadline for a response to be filed. This date accounts for typical business days excluding weekends.
• Discovery Deadline: Determined by the jurisdiction type and filing date, this result provides the deadline for completing the discovery phase.
• Days Remaining: This field denotes the number of days left until the response deadline from the current day, providing an at-a-glance view of time remaining.
• Adjusted Deadline: The deadline date adjusted for the number of court holidays specified, ensuring compliance with specified non-working days.

Conclusion

By following these steps and inputting the necessary information, the Court Calendar Calculator will quickly provide essential deadline dates tailored to your specific case requirements. Always double-check your inputs for accuracy to ensure the results align with your case’s logistical needs.