How to use the default judgment deadline calculator
Korea has a summary payment order that becomes as binding as a final judgment if the debtor stays silent for two weeks. The closest United States mechanism is a default judgment, but it runs through the ordinary case rather than a separate order.
Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A)(i) a defendant served with a summons and complaint must answer within 21 days. If the defendant waived formal service, Rule 4(d)(3) gives 60 days from the date the waiver request was sent, and the United States and its agencies get 60 days under Rule 12(a)(2). State courts set their own periods, commonly 20 to 30 days, so the field above is editable. When the deadline passes, the clerk may enter a default under Rule 55(a) and the plaintiff may then move for default judgment under Rule 55(b).
Deadlines are counted under Rule 6(a)(1): exclude the day of service, count every day including weekends, and if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday the period runs to the next business day. A defendant who defaults may seek relief for good cause under Rule 55(c), and Rule 60(c)(1) caps motions based on mistake, excusable neglect, newly discovered evidence or fraud at one year. Court holidays are not built into this tool. Figures reflect the federal rules as of September 2026. This calculator is for reference only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation.
Frequently asked questions
No. The clerk may enter a default, but the court still decides whether to enter judgment, and Rule 55(c) lets a defendant ask to set the default aside for good cause.
Rule 6(a)(1) counts every intervening day, including weekends and holidays, and extends only when the final day falls on a weekend or legal holiday.