The appellate process at the Supreme Court: Step 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in conference?
A
Friday afternoon, Justices meet
-they discuss the cases they’ve heard (that week)
-they vote on what cases they want to take
-discuss what cases they take
they take may 1-2 cases tht day
2
Q
(confernce)
Who speaks first?
A
Chief Justice goes first (then in around the table in order of seniority)
-the senior most chief justice after the Chief Justice
3
Q
(confernce)
Is it ever public?
A
No, it is completely secret
(locked doors)
