How to Use the Judicial Review Deadline Calculator
Once an agency issues its final decision, the window to take it to court is set by whichever statute governs the program. Pick that statute, enter the decision date, and the calculator shows the filing deadline and how much time is left.
The general backstop is 28 USC 2401(a), which allows six years after the right of action first accrues for civil actions against the United States. Program-specific rules are far shorter: 42 USC 405(g) gives 60 days for Social Security cases, 42 USC 2000e-5(f)(1) gives 90 days after a right-to-sue letter, 28 USC 2344 gives 60 days to petition for review of certain agency orders, 8 USC 1252(b)(1) gives 30 days in immigration cases, and 28 USC 2401(b) gives six months after an FTCA denial.
Figures are current as of September 2026. Accrual dates, tolling and exhaustion requirements under 5 USC 704 can move the date, so treat the result as a planning figure.
This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific case before relying on any deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
When no specific statute applies, 28 USC 2401(a) gives six years after the right of action first accrues for civil actions against the United States, which is the usual backstop for suits under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Many programs have their own short review periods that override the general rule. Examples are 42 USC 405(g) for Social Security, 28 USC 2344 for petitions to review certain agency orders, and 8 USC 1252(b)(1) for immigration petitions for review.
It usually has to happen first rather than pausing anything. Under 5 USC 704 judicial review is generally limited to final agency action, so the court clock typically starts once the agency issues its final decision.