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Illinois request for production response deadline
Quick answer
In Illinois, you generally must respond to a request for production within 28 days after service of the request (Ill. S. Ct. R. 214(c)).
Ill. S. Ct. R. 214(c)
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How the deadline works
Under Ill. S. Ct. R. 214(c), the response to the request for production is due within 28 days after service of the request. When the triggering paper is served by mail, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 12(b) adds 4 days for service by U.S. mail. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Served by mail? Illinois Supreme Court Rule 12(b) adds 4 days for service by U.S. mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.
Questions
- How long do I have to respond to a request for production in Illinois?
- Generally 28 days after service of the request, under Ill. S. Ct. R. 214(c).