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Illinois requests for admission deadline
In Illinois, you generally must respond to requests for admission within 28 days after service of the requests for admission (Ill. S. Ct. R. 216(a)).
Estimates based on standard Illinois 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 Ill. S. Ct. R. 216(a), the response to requests for admission is due within 28 days after service of the requests for admission. The request must carry a bold-faced warning of the consequence of non-response. When the triggering paper is served by mail, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 12(c) 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(c) 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 requests for admission in Illinois?
- Generally 28 days after service of the requests for admission, under Ill. S. Ct. R. 216(a).