Calculate deadlines under O.C.G.A. Title 9 (Georgia Civil Practice Act) and Georgia Uniform Superior Court Rules with state-specific holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
Calculate deadlines under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6 (Georgia Civil Practice Act) with state holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
GeorgiaO.C.G.A. § 9-11-6 – Computation of Time
First day excluded; last day included unless Sunday or legal holiday — extends to next business day
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-12 – Defenses and Objections
30 days to answer after service of summons and complaint (personal service)
O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6(e) – Mail Extension
+5 calendar days when service is made by mail
O.C.G.A. § 5-6-38 – Notice of Appeal
30 days from entry of judgment to file notice of appeal
* Deadlines vary by court type and local rules. Always verify with your specific superior or state court.
Highest appellate court
9 JusticesIntermediate appellate court
15 JudgesGeneral trial courts, 49 circuits
49 CircuitsLimited jurisdiction courts
159 CountiesEnter the date of service, filing, or court order. O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6 governs time computation, excluding the first day and including the last day.
Select your required filing: Answer (30 days), Motion to Dismiss (30 days), Motion Response, or other pleading under Georgia Civil Practice Act.
Georgia allows personal service, acknowledgment of service, and mail service. Mail service under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6(e) extends response deadlines by 5 calendar days.
Georgia uses calendar days for most pleading deadlines. Verify whether your specific filing deadline uses calendar days or business days.
Georgia state holidays extend deadlines. If the last day falls on a weekend or Georgia state holiday, the deadline extends to the next business day.
Fulton County Superior Court (Atlanta) and other major Georgia courts have local rules. Verify with your specific court before filing.