U.S. Supreme Court · Petitions
Brief in Opposition to Certiorari
Responds to a certiorari petition.
Filed by: Respondent
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
- Any objection to the questions presented or misstatements in the petition (Rule 15.2)
- Tables
- Argument
- Certificate of compliance
- Proof of service
Deadline and length
Deadline: Within 30 days after the case is docketed or the Court calls for a response (Rule 15.3).
Length: 9,000 words (Rule 33.1(g)).
Governing rules
- Sup. Ct. R. 15
- Sup. Ct. R. 33
Check the local rules for
Applies in the U.S. Supreme Court. Find your court for its local requirements.
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