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Ohio answer to complaint deadline

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In Ohio, you generally must respond to a complaint within 28 days after service of the summons and complaint (Ohio Civ. R. 12(A)(1)).

Ohio Civ. R. 12(A)(1)
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Estimates based on standard Ohio 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 Ohio Civ. R. 12(A)(1), the answer is due within 28 days after service of the summons and complaint. The Civ. R. 6(D) mail add-on does NOT apply to responses to original service of summons. A Civ. R. 12(B) motion suspends the period. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.

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Questions

How long do I have to respond to a complaint in Ohio?
Generally 28 days after service of the summons and complaint, under Ohio Civ. R. 12(A)(1).

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