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Court of Federal Claims answer deadline calculator | United States
The United States normally must serve its answer in the Court of Federal Claims within 60 days after service of the complaint, unless an order changes the period.
Rule reviewed
At a glance
What the calculator applies
- Period
- 60 days
- Trigger
- Service of the complaint
- Direction
- Forward from service
- Counting method
- RCFC 6 supplies the counting rule.
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The jurisdiction, forum and triggering event are preset for this deadline. Enter the date and any facts the calculator asks for.
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Court of Federal Claims answer
United States · Court Of Federal Claims
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- Example input
- September 1, 2026
- Expected result
- 30 October 2026 before a court-specific closure.
The service date is excluded and 60 days are counted. The selected court, local rules, orders, filing system and closure notices still require confirmation.
Calculation basis
How the date is counted
RCFC 6 supplies the counting rule.
The selected court’s filing system, closure notices and orders remain checks.
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Exceptions and matter facts
- A motion or order can alter the answer path.
- This page does not calculate counterclaim or fraud pleading periods.
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Deadline Engine is calculation software, not legal advice. Check the current rule, any order and the facts before adding a date to your diary.
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