Rule 17 Extension of Time.

Here's what this rule means if you need more time to file something with the court.

Deadlines in your appeal matter a lot. The court takes them seriously, and if you miss one, your case could be dismissed without any warning. This is why it's important to plan ahead and not wait until the last minute.

If you need more time to file something (other than a notice of appeal, which has its own rules), you have to ask the court at least five working days before your original deadline. You also need to send a copy of your request to everyone else involved in the case at least three working days before that deadline.

If someone else in the case doesn't agree with your request for more time, they need to tell the court by filing something at least one working day before your original deadline. This gives everyone a fair chance to speak up before the court decides whether to grant the extension.