What deadlines can I calculate for Louisiana?

Answer deadlines (Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure), motion response deadlines, discovery cutoffs, summary judgment timing, appeal deadlines, and other procedural windows. The calculator handles service-add days and holiday adjustments per Louisiana 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 Louisiana court deadlines under La. Code Civ. Proc. Covers 15-day answer windows, 3-day mail extensions, summary judgment timelines, and Louisiana holiday exclusions.

Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure

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Louisiana Deadline Rules

Answer to petition: 15 days after service (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1001)

Mail service adds 3 calendar days to response periods (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 1314)

Response to motion for summary judgment: 15 days (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 966)

Louisiana legal holidays toll deadlines; next court day rule applies

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