What deadlines can I calculate for California?

Answer deadlines (California Rules of Court), motion response deadlines, discovery cutoffs, summary judgment timing, appeal deadlines, and other procedural windows. The calculator handles service-add days and holiday adjustments per California court rules.

Are weekends and holidays handled automatically?

Yes. The calculator applies the standard "next business day" rule when a deadline falls on a weekend or court-recognized holiday, per FRCP 6 and equivalent state rules.

Is this calculator free?

Yes. The deadline calculator is free with no signup. Paid tiers (Case Pass $149, Pro $39/mo) add deadline tracking with reminders and integrated case management.

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Calculate California court deadlines under CRC and CCP. Covers 30-day answer periods, 16-court-day MSJ opposition windows, and California holiday exclusions.

California Rules of Court

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California Deadline Rules

Answer to complaint: 30 days after service (CCP § 412.20)

Mail service adds 5 calendar days within California (CCP § 1013)

Opposition to motion for summary judgment: 14 court days before hearing (CCP § 437c)

Court holidays and judicial council recesses toll deadlines

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