What deadlines can I calculate for South Dakota?

Answer deadlines (South Dakota Rules 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota court deadlines under S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6. Covers 30-day answer windows, 3-day mail extensions, summary judgment timelines, and South Dakota holiday exclusions.

South Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure

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South Dakota Deadline Rules

Answer to complaint: 30 days after service (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-12(a))

Mail service adds 3 calendar days to response periods (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-6(e))

Response to motion for summary judgment: 28 days (S.D. Codified Laws § 15-6-56(c))

South Dakota legal holidays toll deadlines; next business day rule applies

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