Calculate deadlines under 735 ILCS 5 and Illinois Supreme Court Rules with state-specific holiday exclusion and service method adjustments.
Calculate deadlines under 735 ILCS 5 (Illinois Code of Civil Procedure) and Illinois Supreme Court Rules with state holiday exclusion.
IllinoisRule 131 – Computation of Time
First day excluded; last day included unless weekend or holiday — extends to next court day
735 ILCS 5/2-301 – Appearance
30 days from service to file appearance; same period for answer
Rule 11 – Service of Papers
Service by mail adds 3 days; electronic service adds 1 day to response time
Rule 137 – Attorney Certification
All filed papers must be signed and certified by the attorney of record
* Deadlines vary by court level and local rules. Verify with your specific circuit court.
Highest court, final appellate jurisdiction
7 JusticesIntermediate appellate courts
5 DistrictsTrial courts of general jurisdiction
24 CircuitsEnter the date of service, filing, or court order. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 131 governs time computation, excluding the first day and including the last day.
Select your required filing: Answer (30 days), Appearance (30 days), Motion to Dismiss (varies), or Opposition (varies by motion type).
Illinois allows personal service, certified mail, or electronic service. Mail service adds time to the response deadline under Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Illinois generally uses calendar days for most deadlines. Court days apply to certain motion practice. Verify your specific deadline type.
Illinois state holidays are excluded. If the last day falls on a weekend or Illinois state holiday, the deadline extends to the next court day.
Cook County Circuit Court has specific local rules that differ from downstate courts. Always verify with your specific circuit's requirements.