What deadlines can I calculate for Illinois?

Answer deadlines (Illinois Supreme Court Rules), motion response deadlines, discovery cutoffs, summary judgment timing, appeal deadlines, and other procedural windows. The calculator handles service-add days and holiday adjustments per Illinois 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 Illinois court deadlines under Illinois Supreme Court Rules and 735 ILCS. Covers 30-day answer windows, 5-day mail extensions, and Illinois holiday exclusions.

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Illinois Deadline Rules

Answer to complaint: 30 days after service (735 ILCS 5/2-301)

Mail service adds 5 days to response periods (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 12(b)(3))

Response to motion for summary judgment: 21 days (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 191)

Illinois legal holidays toll deadlines; court must be open on the due date

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