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California requests for admission deadline
Quick answer
In California, you generally must respond to requests for admission within 30 days after service of the requests for admission (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2033.250(a)).
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2033.250(a)
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How the deadline works
Under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2033.250(a), the response to requests for admission is due within 30 days after service of the requests for admission. When the triggering paper is served by mail, CCP § 1013 adds 5 days for service by mail within California. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Served by mail? CCP § 1013 adds 5 days for service by mail within California. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.
Questions
- How long do I have to respond to requests for admission in California?
- Generally 30 days after service of the requests for admission, under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 2033.250(a).