Florida Deadline Calculator

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Florida Court Deadline Calculator

Calculate legal deadlines based on Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.

Calculated Deadline:

Understanding Florida Rule 2.514

In Florida, calculating legal deadlines is governed primarily by Rule 2.514 of the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration. This rule provides a uniform system for computing time in any court rule, local rule, or court order.

The "Next Business Day" Rule: According to Florida law, when a deadline period is expressed in days, you begin counting from the day after the triggering event. If the last day of the period falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, the deadline is extended to the end of the next day that is not a weekend or holiday.

Common Florida Deadlines

  • Response to Summons: Generally 20 days from the date of service.
  • Motion for Rehearing: 15 days after the return of the verdict or filing of the judgment.
  • Notice of Appeal: 30 days from the rendition of the order to be reviewed.
  • Discovery Responses: Usually 30 days (or 45 days if served with the initial complaint).

Calculation Logic Example

If you are served with a complaint on a Friday (the "triggering event"), Day 1 is the following Saturday. If the 20th day falls on a Sunday, your actual filing deadline would be the following Monday (provided it is not a legal holiday).

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Legal deadlines are critical; always consult with a licensed Florida attorney or the Florida Rules of Court to verify specific filing requirements for your case.

function calculateFloridaDeadline() { var eventDateInput = document.getElementById('eventDate').value; var daysInput = document.getElementById('daysCount').value; var resultBox = document.getElementById('resultBox'); var finalDeadlineDiv = document.getElementById('finalDeadline'); var logicText = document.getElementById('logicExplanation'); if (!eventDateInput || !daysInput) { alert('Please enter both the event date and the number of days.'); return; } var daysToAdd = parseInt(daysInput); var startDate = new Date(eventDateInput + 'T12:00:00'); // Use noon to avoid timezone shifts // Rule 2.514(a)(1)(A): Begin counting the next day var currentDate = new Date(startDate); currentDate.setDate(startDate.getDate() + daysToAdd); // Function to check if a date is a weekend function isWeekend(date) { var day = date.getDay(); return day === 0 || day === 6; // 0 is Sunday, 6 is Saturday } // Standard Florida Legal Holidays (Simplified) function isHoliday(date) { var month = date.getMonth(); // 0-11 var day = date.getDate(); // Fixed dates if (month === 0 && day === 1) return true; // New Year if (month === 6 && day === 4) return true; // July 4 if (month === 10 && day === 11) return true; // Veterans Day if (month === 11 && day === 25) return true; // Christmas return false; } var wasAdjusted = false; // Rule 2.514(a)(1)(C): If the last day is a Sat, Sun, or Holiday, extend to the next business day while (isWeekend(currentDate) || isHoliday(currentDate)) { currentDate.setDate(currentDate.getDate() + 1); wasAdjusted = true; } // Format Output var options = { weekday: 'long', year: 'numeric', month: 'long', day: 'numeric' }; finalDeadlineDiv.innerHTML = currentDate.toLocaleDateString('en-US', options); if (wasAdjusted) { logicText.innerHTML = "Note: The deadline was adjusted to the next business day because the calculated date fell on a weekend or standard legal holiday."; } else { logicText.innerHTML = "Calculation based on Rule 2.514: Counting every day and concluding on the final business day."; } resultBox.style.display = 'block'; }

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