discovery deadline calculator

Deadline Calculator

Discovery Deadline Calculator

Estimate a discovery response or filing deadline using a trigger date, response period, service days, and weekend or holiday adjustment.

Trigger date Use the service date, order date, notice date, or other date that starts the deadline.

Response period in days Type any custom number you need. Common examples are 20, 30, 45, or 60.

Count days as Calendar days count every day. Business days skip weekends and listed holidays.

Extra service days You can type your own service-day value when your rule allows it.

If the deadline lands on a weekend or holiday

Optional manual settings

Count the trigger date?

Skip common U.S. federal holidays

Custom court holidays Optional. Enter one manual holiday date per line in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Manual note for result Optional. This appears in the result report and does not change the calculation.

Estimated Result

Enter a trigger date to calculate your deadline

Deadline summary

Estimated discovery deadline —

Unadjusted deadline —

Calendar days elapsed —

Calculation details

Response period —

Extra service days —

Total days used —

Count method —

Start date rule —

Weekend / holiday rule —

Your manual inputs

Trigger date entered —

Holiday settings —

Custom court holidays —

Manual note —

Disclaimer: This calculator provides a practical deadline estimate only. Discovery rules vary by court, jurisdiction, case type, service method, local rules, emergency orders, and judge-specific orders. Confirm all deadlines with the controlling rules or a qualified legal professional.