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Deadline in Washington

Under Washington law, the deadline to file a notice of appeal in a civil case is 30 days from the entry of the trial court’s final judgment. This time limit is set by Wash. R. App. P. 5.2(a), which governs the appeal period for most civil decisions. The 30-day clock begins on the date the judgment is entered on the trial court’s docket, not when the party receives notice. The rule also provides specific exceptions and extensions, which are detailed in the official source. The worked example below illustrates how the 30-day period is calculated from the entry date. For a precise estimate based on individual circumstances, the DocketMath calculator can compute the applicable deadline.

Governing authority

In Washington, the deadline rule is set by Wash. R. App. P. 5.2(a). The verified packet cites Wash. R. App. P. 5.2(a) (https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=app&set=RAP&ruleid=apprap5.02).

Washington deadline: the verified value is 30 days under Wash. R. App. P. 5.2(a). The verified packet cites Wash. R. App. P. 5.2(a) (https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=app&set=RAP&ruleid=apprap5.02).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the deadline calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.