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New York document production response deadline
In New York, a party served with a notice or demand to produce documents generally must respond within 20 days (CPLR 3120, 3122(a)).
Estimates based on standard New York 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 CPLR 3122(a), a party served with a document demand under CPLR 3120 must, within 20 days, either produce the requested items or serve a response stating objections with reasonable particularity. Service by mail within New York adds 5 days under CPLR 2103(b)(2); NYSCEF e-service adds none.
A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday rolls to the next business day. Objections not raised in a timely response may be waived, and a failure to respond can support a motion to compel under CPLR 3124 and sanctions under CPLR 3126.
- Served by mail? Add 5 days under CPLR 2103(b)(2) by selecting "Service by mail" above.
Questions
- How long do I have to respond to a document demand in New York?
- Generally 20 days after service under CPLR 3122(a). Mail service within New York adds 5 days under CPLR 2103(b)(2).