Demand for attachment papers served
Triggering event: Demand for attachment papers served. Once this happens in a New York civil action, one deadline starts running under the CPLR. The rule is listed below with the governing section. Enter your date to get the exact due date, adjusted for the service method and rolled off weekends and New York court holidays.
| Deadline | Period | CPLR rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serve papers after demand | 1 calendar day after the triggering event | CPLR 6212(d) ↗ Article 62 — Attachment | Within 1 day after service of the demand. |
Worked example: demand for attachment papers served on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
If demand for attachment papers served happened today, here is when each deadline would fall depending on how the paper was served. Dates already account for the weekend and holiday roll.
| Deadline | Personal delivery | By mail (+5 days) | NYSCEF e-service (+2 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serve papers after demand | Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Monday, September 21, 2026 | Friday, September 18, 2026 |
Serve papers after demand
1 calendar day after demand for attachment papers served. Within 1 day after service of the demand. Governing rule: CPLR 6212(d) (Article 62, Attachment).
How the service method changes the date
The period runs from service, and the method of service can extend it. Under CPLR 2103(b), mail adds 5 calendar days, overnight courier adds 1 business day, and NYSCEF e-service adds 2 days under Uniform Rule 202.5-b(f)(2). Personal delivery adds nothing. When the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or New York public holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day (CPLR 2103(a); General Construction Law §25-a).
Frequently asked questions
How long after demand for attachment papers served is the serve papers after demand in New York?
What if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?
Can the court extend this deadline?
Other deadlines under Article 62 (Attachment)
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Individual part rules and the Uniform Civil Rules (22 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 202) often impose deadlines shorter than the CPLR default. Check the assigned judge’s part rules before relying on a statutory period.