Rule 26 Computing and Extending Time

(a) Computing Time. V.R.C.P. 6(a) governs the computation of any period of time prescribed by these rules, by any applicable statute, or by court order.

(b) Extending Time. For good cause, the Supreme Court may extend the time prescribed by these rules or by its order to perform any act, or may permit an act to be done after that time expires. But the Court may not extend the time for filing:

(1) a notice of appeal or a motion for permission to appeal, unless specifically authorized by law or by these rules; or

(2) materials in appeals under Chapters 51 and 53 of Title 33, absent extraordinary circumstances.

(c) Stipulation to Extend Time to File Appellate Briefs.

(1) Stipulations to Extend Time to File Briefs. The parties may stipulate one time to extend the time to file each type of brief. The stipulated extension of time may not exceed:

(A) Appellant's principal brief—40 days;

(B) Appellee’s principal brief—30 days;

(C) Appellant’s reply brief and appellee's reply brief in a case with a cross-appeal—21 days.

(2) Exception. The parties may not by stipulation extend the period to file briefs in appeals in proceedings under Chapters 51 and 53 of Title 33.

(3) Form of Stipulation. The stipulation must be signed by all counsel of record and must set forth in clear and specific terms:

(A) the period being extended;

(B) the date to which the period is extended; and

(C) the reason for the extension.