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# Time Extensions

If a judge pauses a match for more than 1 minute while the round timer is running, the match time should be extended proportionally. Matches are allowed 5 minutes of overtime by default; however, judges are allowed to add up to another 5 minutes to the timer each round. For larger events where it may take time for a judge to reach a table for a judge call, judges are recommended to apply a proportional time extension for that match.

For the context of judge procedures, judges may allot up to 15 minutes of round extension when completing a deck check. Typically, deck checks should take no more than 5 minutes; however, it is recognized that corrective procedures may be applied and prolong the call. Extension up to 5 minutes may be given unilaterally; however, it is recommended that the attending judge consult the Head Judge when giving extensions beyond 5 minutes during a deck check.