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North Carolina interrogatory response deadline
In North Carolina, you generally must answer interrogatories within 30 days after service of the interrogatories (N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a)).
Estimates based on standard North Carolina 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 N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a), the answers and objections to interrogatories is due within 30 days after service of the interrogatories. A defendant served with the interrogatories together with the summons and complaint has 45 days. When the triggering paper is served by mail, N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
- Served by mail? N.C. R. Civ. P. 6(e) adds 3 days for service by mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it.
Questions
- How long do I have to answer interrogatories in North Carolina?
- Generally 30 days after service of the interrogatories, under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 33(a).