SCRCP Deadline Calculator
Calculate litigation deadlines using actual South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure — accounting for holidays, service methods, and local rules. Not calendar math.
The Problem
You are counting days on a calendar, second-guessing whether Saturday counts, looking up state holidays, and wondering if service by mail adds three days or five. One miscalculation means a missed deadline — and potentially a malpractice claim.
The Solution
Attorney Workbench computes deadlines using the actual South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. Select the triggering event, the rule, and the service method — the system handles holidays, weekends, mailbox rules, and local court variations automatically.
How It Works
Select the Rule
Choose from SCRCP rules, local court rules, or common litigation events like discovery responses, motion responses, or appeal deadlines.
Enter the Trigger Date
Input the date of service, filing, or triggering event. Select the service method (personal, mail, electronic) for accurate day calculations.
Get Exact Deadlines
Attorney Workbench returns the computed deadline with a full explanation — which rules applied, which holidays were excluded, and whether weekend extensions kicked in.
What's Included
Rule-Based Computation
Deadlines are calculated from the actual SCRCP rules, not generic day-counting. Rule 6(a) weekend/holiday extensions are applied automatically.
Service Method Adjustments
Mail service adds the correct number of days per Rule 6(e). Electronic service adjustments are handled automatically.
SC Holiday Calendar
All South Carolina state holidays and court closure days are built in and updated annually. No more guessing about Confederate Memorial Day.
Local Rule Support
County-specific local rules and scheduling orders can modify standard deadlines. Attorney Workbench accounts for these variations.
Deadline Explanations
Every calculated deadline includes a step-by-step explanation showing exactly how the date was derived — useful for briefs and motions.
Calendar Integration
Computed deadlines can be pushed directly to your case calendar with automatic reminder alerts.
See It in Action
Product screenshots showing SCRCP Deadline Calculator in Attorney Workbench.
