Court Date Calculator

How to Use the Court Date Calculator

This guide will walk you through the process of using the Court Date Calculator. This tool will help you determine important deadlines and dates related to court motions in both Federal and State jurisdictions. Follow the steps below to input the necessary information and calculate the key dates.

Step 1: Enter the Filing Date

• Begin by entering the Filing Date. This should be the date when the motion or legal document was filed.
• The date must be between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2026, as per the validation rules.
• This field is required, so ensure that it is filled accurately.

Step 2: Select the Jurisdiction Type

• Choose the appropriate Jurisdiction Type from the dropdown menu.
• You can select either Federal Court or State Court.
• This field is mandatory, so make sure to make a selection before proceeding.

Step 3: Choose the Motion Type

• Select the Motion Type that corresponds with your filing.
• The options include Summary Judgment, Motion to Dismiss, Discovery Motion, and Default Judgment.
• It is important to select an option, as this field is required for calculating deadlines.

Step 4: Review Calculated Dates and Deadlines

• Once all input fields are filled out, the calculator will automatically compute the results.
• Check the Response Deadline; this is calculated by adding 21 days to the filing date for federal jurisdiction, or 30 days for state jurisdiction.
• The Reply Brief Deadline is calculated by adding 14 days to the response deadline.
• The Estimated Hearing Date is determined by adding 30 days to the reply brief deadline.
• Observe the Total Days Until Hearing, which indicates the total number of days between the filing date and the estimated hearing date.

By following these steps, you can efficiently use the Court Date Calculator to manage and keep track of important legal deadlines.