U.S. Supreme Court · Merits
Amicus Curiae Brief (Supreme Court)
Brief by a non-party at the certiorari or merits stage.
Filed by: Non-party
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Statement of interest and authorship/funding disclosure (Rule 37.6)
- Certificate of compliance
- Proof of service
Deadline and length
Deadline: Deadlines set by Rule 37.2–37.3 for each stage.
Length: Set by Rule 33.1(g) for each stage.
Governing rules
- Sup. Ct. R. 37
- Sup. Ct. R. 33.1(g)
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Applies in the U.S. Supreme Court. Find your court for its local requirements.
Other merits
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