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S.D. West Virginia Litigation Deadline Calculator

Calculate litigation deadlines for the S.D. West Virginia using FRCP Rule 6(a) and local rules. Federal holiday calendar with weekend roll-forward.

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Common Deadline Rules — S.D. West Virginia

FRCP 6(a)

Computation of Time

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Service: +3d for mail, +3d for leave_at_office, +0d for email

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FRCP 12(a)(1)

Answer to Complaint

21 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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Service: +3d for mail

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FRCP 12(a)(1)(A)(ii)

Answer (Waiver of Service)

60 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 26(a)(1)

Initial Disclosures

14 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 33(b)(2)

Interrogatories

30 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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Service: +3d for mail

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FRCP 34(b)(2)

Document Production

30 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 36(a)(3)

Admissions

30 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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Service: +3d for mail

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FRCP 56

Summary Judgment

30 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 59(b)

New Trial Motion

28 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRAP 4(a)(1)(A)

Notice of Appeal

30 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRAP 4(a)(1)(B)

Notice of Appeal (US Party)

60 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 12(b)

Motion to Dismiss

21 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 15(a)(1)

Amended Pleading (as of right)

21 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 26(f)

Discovery Conference

21 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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FRCP 30(b)(1)

Deposition Notice

14 days · FRCP Rule 6(a)

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Court Holidays — S.D. West Virginia

2026

DateHoliday
Thu, January 1New Year's Day
Mon, January 19Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, February 16Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Mon, May 25Memorial Day
Fri, June 19Juneteenth National Independence Day
Fri, July 3Independence Day
Mon, September 7Labor Day
Mon, October 12Columbus Day
Wed, November 11Veterans Day
Thu, November 26Thanksgiving Day
Fri, December 25Christmas Day

2027

DateHoliday
Fri, January 1New Year's Day
Mon, January 18Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, February 15Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday)
Mon, May 31Memorial Day
Fri, June 18Juneteenth National Independence Day
Mon, July 5Independence Day
Mon, September 6Labor Day
Mon, October 11Columbus Day
Thu, November 11Veterans Day
Thu, November 25Thanksgiving Day
Fri, December 24Christmas Day

Frequently Asked Questions

How are deadlines calculated in S.D. West Virginia?
Deadlines in S.D. West Virginia are computed using FRCP Rule 6(a). 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 S.D. West Virginia observe?
S.D. West Virginia observes all federal 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.
What is FRCP Rule 6(a)?
FRCP Rule 6(a) is the procedural rule that governs how time periods are computed in S.D. West Virginia. 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 S.D. West Virginia?
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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