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Georgia interrogatory response deadline
In Georgia, you generally must answer interrogatories within 30 days after service of the interrogatories (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-33(a)(2)).
Estimates based on standard Georgia 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 O.C.G.A. § 9-11-33(a)(2), the answers and objections to interrogatories is due within 30 days after service of the interrogatories. A defendant need not respond before 45 days after service of the summons and complaint. A motion to dismiss filed before or at the time of answering automatically stays discovery for 90 days or until the court rules, whichever is sooner, and extends this deadline by the length of the stay (O.C.G.A. § 9-11-12(j), SB 68 (2025)); this calculator does NOT account for that stay. When the triggering paper is served by mail, O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail or e-mail. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Served by mail? O.C.G.A. § 9-11-6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail or e-mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.
Questions
- How long do I have to answer interrogatories in Georgia?
- Generally 30 days after service of the interrogatories, under O.C.G.A. § 9-11-33(a)(2).