US Supreme Court Filing Guides
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Supreme Court Filing Guides
- Guide to Filing In Forma Pauperis Cases [ PDF ]
From the Office of the Clerk, Supreme Court of the United States, October 2000. Covers the nature of Supreme Court review, instructions for completing forms and more. - Guide to Filing Paid Cases [ PDF ]
From William K. Suter, Clerk of the Court, Supreme Court of the United States, October Term 2000. Covers the most common mistakes observed by the Clerk's Office. - Guide for Counsel in Cases to be Argued [ PDF ]
From the Clerk of the Court, Supreme Court of the United States, October Term 2000. Covers oral argument, courtroom seating, the decisional process, briefs and more.
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