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California Code of Civil Procedure

Summary judgment motion — 75 days' notice

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2)

Notice of a motion for summary judgment and supporting papers must be served on all other parties at least 75 days before the hearing. Enter the hearing date as the trigger.

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How this deadline is computed

Period
75 calendar days
Counted
backward
If it lands on a non-court day
roll backward
Service extensions
mail +5 cal., overnight +2 court, fax +2 court, electronic +2 court

The notice period is increased if served by mail or outside the state. The motion must also be heard no later than 30 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise, and be served at least 30 days before the opposition is due.

Worked example

For a hearing or target date on Monday, June 15, 2026 with service by mail, the deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2) is Friday, March 27, 2026. Every counting step is shown below.

  1. 1

    Trigger date

    Monday. The triggering event under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2).

    Jun 15, 2026
  2. 2

    Exclude the trigger day

    The day of the triggering event is not counted. Counting begins with the next day (FRCP 6(a)(1)(A) and analogous state rules).

    Jun 15, 2026
  3. 3

    Count 75 calendar days backward

    Every day counts, including weekends and holidays. Intermediate days are not skipped for calendar-day periods.

    Apr 1, 2026
  4. 4

    Apply 5-calendar day service extension

    Service by mail adds 5 calendar day(s) before the period (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2)).

    Mar 27, 2026
  5. 5

    No roll needed

    Friday is a court day.

    Mar 27, 2026
  6. 6

    Deadline

    Friday, Mar 27, 2026.

    Mar 27, 2026

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Questions about Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2)

How many days is the deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2)?
75 calendar days, counted before the hearing or target date. Notice of a motion for summary judgment and supporting papers must be served on all other parties at least 75 days before the hearing. Enter the hearing date as the trigger.
Do weekends and holidays count toward the 75 calendar days?
Yes. Every intervening day counts, including weekends and holidays. Only the final day is adjusted: if it falls on a weekend or holiday, it rolls backward to the next court day.
Does the day of the hearing or target date count?
No. The day of the triggering event is excluded and counting begins the following day, under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a)(1)(A) and the analogous state provisions.
Does the method of service change the deadline under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 437c(a)(2)?
Yes. Service by mail adds 5 calendar days; by overnight adds 2 court days; by fax adds 2 court days; by electronic adds 2 court days. Personal service and any method not listed add nothing.
Worked example: what is the deadline for a hearing or target date on Monday, June 15, 2026?
Friday, March 27, 2026, reached in 6 steps with service by mail.

Source and verification

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