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Virginia interrogatory response deadline
In Virginia, you generally must answer interrogatories within 21 days after service of the interrogatories (Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:8).
Estimates based on standard Virginia 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 Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:8, the answers and objections to interrogatories is due within 21 days after service of the interrogatories. A defendant served with the complaint has 28 days after service of the complaint (whichever is later), and that 28-day period takes no mail add-on — Rule 1:7 does not reach original process. When the triggering paper is served by mail, Rule 1:7 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? Rule 1:7 adds 3 days for service by mail. Select “Service by mail” above and the calculator applies it. It does not apply when the papers came WITH the complaint — original process takes the 28-day period and no add-on.
Questions
- How long do I have to answer interrogatories in Virginia?
- Generally 21 days after service of the interrogatories, under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 4:8.