What is the deadline for small claims directions questionnaire?
For the small claims track, the encoded directions questionnaire period is 14 days after service of the notice of proposed allocation. Check the date specified in the notice before relying on the calculation.
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Worked example
- Example input
- 03/08/2026
- Expected result
- Monday 17 August 2026
The allocation notice was served on Monday 3 August 2026.
The calculator excludes the service day and applies the encoded 14-day small-claims period. The resulting Monday is an open court day.
How this deadline is counted
- Period
- 14 days
- Trigger
- Service of the notice of proposed allocation
- Direction
- Forward from service of the notice
- Counting method
- 14 clear days; the service day is excluded
All calendar days count because the period exceeds five days. A deadline ending on a court closure day moves under CPR 2.8(5).
Civil Procedure Rules Part 26. CPR 26.4. Civil Procedure Rules source checked 06/08/2026
Exceptions and matter facts
- The notice issued by the court states the operative filing date and must be checked.
- A different period applies to the fast, intermediate and multi-track routes.
Deadline Engine is calculation software, not legal advice. Check the current rule, any order and the facts before adding a date to your diary.