Motion To Compel Deadlines

Summary

In California, a defendants response to a motion to compel is due nine court days before the hearing date. For a hearing scheduled on March 16, 2026, the response must be filed by March 3, 2026, unless holidays alter the timeline.

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if Plaintiff's motion to compel is scheduled on march * * when is defendant's response due
In California, the defendant's response to a motion to compel is typically due no later than nine court days before the hearing date. If the motion is scheduled for March *, *, the response would be due by March *, *, assuming no holidays impact the timeline.