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Federal discovery response deadline calculator | United States
Federal interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admission normally require a response within 30 days after service, subject to stipulations, orders and service-method rules.
Rule reviewed
At a glance
What the calculator applies
- Period
- 30 days
- Trigger
- Service of the selected discovery request
- Direction
- Forward from service
- Counting method
- Exclude the service day and apply FRCP 6(a).
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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.
Selected deadline
Federal discovery response
United States · Federal Civil
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See what the calculator checks before it produces a date
- Example input
- September 1, 2026
- Relevant fact
- Electronic service of interrogatories.
- Expected result
- 1 October 2026 before court-specific closures.
Electronic service does not receive the Rule 6(d) three-day addition. The selected court, local rules, orders, filing system and closure notices still require confirmation.
Calculation basis
How the date is counted
Exclude the service day and apply FRCP 6(a).
FRCP 6(d) can add three days for specified non-electronic service methods, but not electronic service.
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Exceptions and matter facts
- An early Rule 34 request can use the first Rule 26(f) conference as its trigger.
- A stipulation or court order can set another response period.
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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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