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California motion reply deadline
In California, reply papers on a noticed motion must be filed and served at least 5 court days before the hearing (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1005(b)).
Estimates based on standard California rules and court-holiday closures. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
How the deadline works
Under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1005(b), the moving party’s reply is due at least 5 COURT days before the hearing. Court days exclude weekends and California court holidays, so the deadline falls a few days earlier on the calendar than a 5-calendar-day count would suggest. This calculator counts 5 court days backward from the hearing date.
- Court days, not calendar days Weekends and California court holidays are skipped in the 5-day count.
Questions
- When is a reply brief due in California?
- At least 5 court days before the hearing, under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 1005(b).