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Calculate litigation deadlines for Florida state courts using FL Rule 2.514. Includes holidays, service method add-ons, and weekend roll-forward rules.

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Common Deadline Rules — Florida State Courts

2.514

Computation of Time

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Service: +5d for mail, +0d for email

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1.140(a)(1)

Defenses — Answer

20 days · Calendar days

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1.340(a)

Interrogatories

30 days · Calendar days

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1.350(b)

Requests for Production

30 days · Calendar days

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Service: +5d for mail

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1.370(a)

Requests for Admission

30 days · Calendar days

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Service: +5d for mail

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1.510(b)

Summary Judgment Motion

40 days · Calendar days

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1.510(c)

Summary Judgment Response

20 days · Calendar days

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Service: +5d for mail

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1.525

Costs/Attorney Fees Motion

30 days · Calendar days

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1.530(b)

New Trial / Rehearing

15 days · Calendar days

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9.110(b)

Notice of Appeal

30 days · Calendar days

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9.130(b)

Non-Final Order Appeal

30 days · Calendar days

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1.440

Trial — Pretrial Stipulation

10 days · Business days

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9.300

Stay Pending Appeal

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9.210(b)

Initial Brief

70 days · Calendar days

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9.210(c)

Answer Brief

20 days · Calendar days

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Court Holidays — Florida State Courts

2026

DateHoliday
Thu, January 1New Year's Day
Mon, January 19Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, April 3Good Friday
Mon, May 25Memorial Day
Fri, June 19Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Fri, July 3Independence Day
Mon, September 7Labor Day
Wed, November 11Veterans Day
Thu, November 26Thanksgiving Day
Fri, November 27Friday after Thanksgiving
Fri, December 25Christmas Day

2027

DateHoliday
Fri, January 1New Year's Day
Mon, January 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Fri, March 26Good Friday
Mon, May 31Memorial Day
Fri, June 18Juneteenth National Freedom Day
Mon, July 5Independence Day
Mon, September 6Labor Day
Thu, November 11Veterans Day
Thu, November 25Thanksgiving Day
Fri, November 26Friday after Thanksgiving
Fri, December 24Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions

How are deadlines calculated in Florida State Courts?
Deadlines in Florida State Courts are computed using FL Rule 2.514. The calculator excludes the trigger day, counts forward (or backward) the specified number of days, and adjusts for weekends and court holidays. If the resulting date falls on a non-business day, the deadline rolls to the next business day.
What holidays does Florida State Courts observe?
Florida State Courts observes all state-designated court holidays when computing deadlines. These typically include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Some states observe additional holidays specific to their jurisdiction.
What is FL Rule 2.514?
FL Rule 2.514 is the procedural rule that governs how time periods are computed in Florida State Courts. It defines how to count days (calendar vs. business), when to exclude weekends and holidays, and how to handle deadlines that fall on non-business days.
How does service method affect deadlines in Florida State Courts?
When a document is served by a method other than hand delivery or electronic means, additional days are typically added to the response deadline. For example, service by U.S. Mail usually adds 5 days. The exact add-on depends on the jurisdiction's rules and the specific service method used.

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