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North Carolina request for production response deadline
Quick answer
In North Carolina, you generally must respond to a request for production within 30 days after service of the request (N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 34(b)).
N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 34(b)
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How the deadline works
Under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 34(b), the response to the request for production is due within 30 days after service of the request. 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 respond to a request for production in North Carolina?
- Generally 30 days after service of the request, under N.C. R. Civ. P. 1A-1, Rule 34(b).