California Court Deadline Calculator

Calculate deadlines under California Rules of Court 1.10 and CCP §1013 with state holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.

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California Court Deadline Calculator
Calculate court deadlines under California Rules of Court with state-specific requirements

California Court Deadline Calculator

Calculate deadlines under California Rules of Court 1.10 and CCP §1013 with state holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.

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Important: This tool provides deadline calculations based on published court rules. Results are not legal advice. Always verify deadlines with the applicable court rules and consult with counsel when in doubt.
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Enter the case details to calculate the court deadline

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California Rules of Court 1.10
Essential California rules for computing time in court proceedings

Computation of Time (Rule 1.10(a))

First day is excluded, last day is included unless it falls on a weekend or holiday

Weekends and Holidays (Rule 1.10(b))

If last day falls on weekend or holiday, period extends to next court day

Service Extensions (CCP § 1013)

Add 5 days for mail service within California, 10 days for out-of-state

Electronic Service (CCP § 1010.6)

Add 2 court days for electronic service

Read Full California Rule 1.10
Common California Deadlines
Typical deadlines in California state court practice
Answer to Complaint30 days
Demurrer30 days
Motion to Strike30 days
Opposition to Motion9 court days
Reply to Opposition5 court days
Notice of Appeal60 days

* Deadlines may vary by court type and local rules. Always verify with specific court requirements.

California Court System Overview
Understanding California's court structure and jurisdiction

Supreme Court

Final appellate jurisdiction

1 Court

Courts of Appeal

Intermediate appellate courts

6 Districts

Superior Courts

Trial courts of general jurisdiction

58 Counties
California Practice Tips
Expert guidance for California court deadline management

California Best Practices

  • • Verify county-specific local rules
  • • Check for court holidays beyond state holidays
  • • Confirm electronic filing cutoff times
  • • Consider service method extensions carefully
  • • Use California court days calculation

Common California Pitfalls

  • • Confusing calendar days vs. court days
  • • Missing county-specific holidays
  • • Incorrect service extension calculations
  • • Not checking mandatory e-filing requirements
  • • Overlooking local rule modifications
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How to Use This Calculator
Step-by-step instructions for accurate deadline calculations
1

Select Your Event Date

Enter the date of service, filing, or court order. California Rule 1.10 excludes the first day and includes the last day in deadline calculations.

2

Choose Response Type

Select your required filing: Answer (30 days), Demurrer (30 days), Motion Opposition (9 court days), or Reply (5 court days).

3

Specify Service Method

California has unique service extensions: +5 days for in-state mail, +10 days for out-of-state mail, +2 court days for electronic service (CCP §1013).

4

Set Court Day Calculation

Choose between calendar days and court days. California uses court days (excluding weekends/holidays) for most motion practice.

5

Verify Holiday Exclusions

Ensure California state holidays are included. If the last day falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline extends to the next court day.

6

Check Local Court Rules

Each California county may have additional local rules. Verify with your specific superior court for any special requirements or electronic filing deadlines.

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