Florida Legal Deadline Calculator
Compute litigation deadlines using FL Rule 2.514, FRCP Rule 6(a), and local rules. Handles business days, court holidays, and service add-ons. Deterministic — no AI guessing.
FL Rule 2.514
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.514 governs computation of time in Florida state court proceedings. When a period is stated in days and is 5 days or less, intermediate weekends and holidays are excluded. This calculator applies all Rule 2.514 provisions including holiday exceptions and weekend extensions.
FRCP Rule 6(a)
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(a) governs time computation in federal courts. The day of the triggering event is excluded. If the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to the next business day. This calculator handles all federal holidays and court closures.
Supported Jurisdictions
About This Calculator
This free litigation deadline calculator is built for Florida attorneys, paralegals, and docket specialists who need accurate deadline computation without manual calendar math. It implements the full logic of Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.514 for state court deadlines and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(a) for federal court deadlines, including business-day counting, holiday exclusions, and weekend roll-forward rules.
Unlike generic date calculators, this tool understands the difference between calendar-day and business-day periods, automatically applies service add-on days (e.g., +5 days for mail service under Rule 2.514(b)), and supports backward counting for pre-trial deadlines. Every calculation shows a step-by-step breakdown so you can verify the result against the applicable rule.
The calculator covers Florida State Courts (all circuits), the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Holiday calendars are verified through 2028. For automated court-order processing with AI extraction, see the full Docket4Me platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Florida Rule 2.514 calculate deadlines?▾
Rule 2.514 excludes the trigger day, counts forward, and if the period is less than 7 days, excludes intermediate weekends and legal holidays. If the last day falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day. Florida recognizes 12 legal holidays including Juneteenth and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
What is the difference between business days and calendar days?▾
Calendar days count every day including weekends and holidays. Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Under FL Rule 2.514, periods of less than 7 days automatically use business-day counting. Periods of 7 days or more use calendar days but roll the final day if it lands on a non-business day.
Does mail service add extra days to a Florida deadline?▾
Yes. Under FL Rule 2.514(b), service by U.S. mail adds 5 calendar days to the response period. Service by email or e-filing adds 0 days. Hand delivery also adds 0 days. This calculator automatically applies the correct service add-on.
How does FRCP Rule 6(a) differ from Florida Rule 2.514?▾
Both rules exclude the trigger day and roll weekends/holidays. The key differences are in the holiday lists (federal vs. state holidays) and the short-period threshold: FRCP Rule 6(a) does not have the same sub-7-day business-day rule as Florida Rule 2.514.
Is this deadline calculator free to use?▾
Yes, the standalone deadline calculator is completely free with no sign-up required. For automated court-order processing with AI extraction, see the full Docket4Me platform which offers a free trial with 5 documents.
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