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Illinois requests for admission deadline

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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)).

Ill. S. Ct. R. 216(a)
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Estimates based on standard Illinois rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.

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(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 requests for admission in Illinois?
Generally 28 days after service of the requests for admission, under Ill. S. Ct. R. 216(a).

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