U.S. Supreme Court · Applications
Application to Extend Time to File a Petition
Asks a Justice to extend the time to file a certiorari petition.
Filed by: Prospective petitioner
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
- Application addressed to the Circuit Justice
- Copy of the opinion and judgment below
- Specific reasons why an extension is justified
- Proof of service
Deadline and length
Deadline: Must be filed at least 10 days before the petition is due, except in extraordinary circumstances; extension not exceeding 60 days (Rule 13.5).
Governing rules
- Sup. Ct. R. 13.5
- Sup. Ct. R. 22
- Sup. Ct. R. 30.2
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