Michigan Court Deadline Calculator
Enter your filing or service date and the case type to see the major Michigan-rule deadlines you need to plan around.
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Civil Lawsuit (You Filed the Complaint) — Key Deadlines
Serve the defendant
MCR 2.102 — summons expires after 91 days
Wed, January 13, 2027
Defendant's answer due (in-state, personal service)
From service date
Wed, November 4, 2026
Defendant's answer due (out of state)
Wed, November 11, 2026
Initial scheduling conference (typical)
Tue, January 12, 2027
Discovery cutoff (varies by court)
Mon, April 12, 2027
Estimates for planning only. Confirm exact deadlines with the court rules (Michigan Court Rules) and your local court — weekends and holidays can shift dates under MCR 1.108.