Court Deadline Calculator

How to Use the Court Deadline Calculator

This guide will help you navigate through the process of using the Court Deadline Calculator effectively to determine various legal deadlines based on your input parameters. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to ensure accurate calculations.

Step 1: Enter the Initial Filing Date

Begin by entering the Initial Filing Date in the required field. This represents the date on which the court filing was made. Note the following when entering the date:

• The date must be formatted correctly as YYYY-MM-DD.
• Ensure that the filing date is within the range of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, as this is the valid date range for calculations.
• This field is mandatory and must be filled to proceed.

Step 2: Select the Jurisdiction

Next, select the appropriate Jurisdiction from the available options. This selection affects the calculation of deadlines and must be chosen accurately. Your options include:

• Federal Court
• State Court

This field is required to proceed with the calculations.

Step 3: Choose the Case Type

Following the jurisdiction selection, choose the correct Case Type from the list provided. The available case types are:

• Civil Case
• Criminal Case
• Bankruptcy

Selecting the correct case type is crucial for the calculations and is also a mandatory field.

Step 4: Review the Calculated Deadlines

Once all inputs are provided, the calculator will process the data and display several critical deadlines related to your case:

• Answer Due Date: Calculated by adding 21 days for federal jurisdiction or 30 days for state jurisdiction to the filing date.
• Discovery Deadline: Results from adding 180 days for federal jurisdiction or 240 days for state jurisdiction to the filing date.
• Dispositive Motions Deadline: Determined by adding 30 days to the discovery deadline.
• Pretrial Conference Deadline: The result of adding 45 days to the motions deadline.
• Estimated Trial Date: Calculated by adding 30 days to the pretrial deadline.

Step 5: Format and Use the Results

The calculated deadlines are displayed in the format YYYY-MM-DD for clarity and uniformity. Make sure to verify that all inputs are correct to ensure the accuracy of the results. These deadlines will guide you in preparing for the various stages of your legal proceedings.

By following these steps, you can effectively utilize the Court Deadline Calculator to manage and track important legal deadlines related to your case.