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The US Supreme Court typically hears cases three days per week, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, beginning on the first Monday in October and ending (usually) in the last week of April.

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When do US Supreme Court Terms begin and end and how many months do the justices hear arguments?

The Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October (October 3, in 2011) and ends the first Monday in October of the following year; however, the Justices actively hear arguments and announce decisions from October until late June or early July.The Court divides its time into sessions of approximately four weeks. Each session is subdivided into "sittings," which are typically two-week periods during which the Justices hear arguments, and "recesses," during the alternating two weeks where they hold conferences, write opinions and conduct other business of the Court. They may hear as many as 24 cases each sitting.The Court employs this rotating schedule until all docketed cases are reviewed, usually by the end of April or early May. During May and June, the Justices announce orders and decisions; from July through September, they read petitions for writs of certiorari and discuss cases for the upcoming term.Under this schedule, the Supreme Court hears arguments 6-7 months of the year.from October to July (GradPoint)To learn why the Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October, see Related Questions, below.


What is the regular schedule of the US Supreme Court?

The US Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October and ends in the latter part of June or early July. During these months, the Court alternates two-week sittings, when the justices hear oral arguments, with two week recesses, when they write opinions and tend to the administrative business of the Court. The Supreme Court maintains a calendar on their official site that shows which dates the Court is sitting and which it is recessed (see home page). For more information, see Related Links, below.


On what days does the US Supreme Court hear oral arguments?

The US Supreme Court hears oral arguments three days a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am until noon (and occasional afternoon sessions from 1:00 to 3:00) in two-week rotations, called "sittings." The justices meet to discuss and vote on the cases on Thursdays and Fridays. They write opinions and conduct other business of the Court on the two "off" weeks when arguments are not presented.


Ask us statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the Supreme Court's decision-making process?

Justices write opinions after the verdict has been determined, not before public arguments.


A type of jurisdiction that permits a court to hear any kind of case?

There is not a jurisdiction that allows a court to hear any type of case. Even the Supreme Court is limited in the types of cases they hear.

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What must a court have over a case before it can hear the arguments?

Jurisdiction


What did the us supreme court just hear oral arguments about?

ObamaCare. Health Insurance.


When the supreme court accepts a case it receives written documents and hears?

Briefs.............and hear oral arguments


When appealing a criminal conviction who hears the testimony or arguments?

There is a higher level court than the trial court called the appellate court that hears the arguments. There is usually not testimony during the appeals process. The appellate court is usually made up of several judges and they hear arguments regarding legal issues from the trial. For further information see the related link below.


Can a grandparent gain Guardianship of a minor in the united kingdom?

It can certainly happen. It would be up to the court to hear the arguments and decide


When do US Supreme Court Terms begin and end and how many months do the justices hear arguments?

The Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October (October 3, in 2011) and ends the first Monday in October of the following year; however, the Justices actively hear arguments and announce decisions from October until late June or early July.The Court divides its time into sessions of approximately four weeks. Each session is subdivided into "sittings," which are typically two-week periods during which the Justices hear arguments, and "recesses," during the alternating two weeks where they hold conferences, write opinions and conduct other business of the Court. They may hear as many as 24 cases each sitting.The Court employs this rotating schedule until all docketed cases are reviewed, usually by the end of April or early May. During May and June, the Justices announce orders and decisions; from July through September, they read petitions for writs of certiorari and discuss cases for the upcoming term.Under this schedule, the Supreme Court hears arguments 6-7 months of the year.from October to July (GradPoint)To learn why the Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October, see Related Questions, below.


What is one decision that an appeals court can make in a case?

IF the appeals court consents to hear the case, usually several judges will study and/or hear presentations on the case. They will then consider the arguments or matter under study and render their opinions on the case. The majority opinion will prevail.


What steps can be taken to appeal a court decision and have the case heard in a higher court?

To appeal a court decision and have the case heard in a higher court, the following steps can be taken: File a notice of appeal with the appropriate court within the specified time frame. Prepare and submit a written brief outlining the legal arguments for why the decision should be overturned. Attend oral arguments before the higher court to present your case. Await the higher court's decision on whether to grant the appeal and hear the case.


What does an appellate court do with a case, and how does it differ from the actions taken by a trial court?

An appellate court reviews decisions made by a trial court to determine if any legal errors were made. It differs from a trial court in that it does not hear witnesses or new evidence, but rather focuses on the legal arguments and procedures used in the original trial.


What is the regular schedule of the US Supreme Court?

The US Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October and ends in the latter part of June or early July. During these months, the Court alternates two-week sittings, when the justices hear oral arguments, with two week recesses, when they write opinions and tend to the administrative business of the Court. The Supreme Court maintains a calendar on their official site that shows which dates the Court is sitting and which it is recessed (see home page). For more information, see Related Links, below.


How is the work of the Supreme Court divided over the course of a Term?

The Supreme Court Term begins the first Monday in October and ends the first Monday in October of the following year; however, the justices actively hear arguments and announce decisions from October until late June or early July.The Court divides its time into sessions of approximately four weeks. Each session is subdivided into "sittings," which are typically two-week periods during which the Justices hear arguments, and "recesses," during the alternating two weeks where they hold conferences, write opinions and conduct other business of the Court. They may hear as many as 24 cases each sitting.The Court employs this rotating schedule until all scheduled cases are reviewed, usually by the end of April or early May. During May and June, the Justices announce orders and decisions; from July through September, they read petitions for writs of certiorari and discuss cases for the upcoming term.Under this schedule, the Supreme Court hears arguments 6-7 months of the year.For more information, see Related Questions, below.


On what days does the US Supreme Court hear oral arguments?

The US Supreme Court hears oral arguments three days a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:00 am until noon (and occasional afternoon sessions from 1:00 to 3:00) in two-week rotations, called "sittings." The justices meet to discuss and vote on the cases on Thursdays and Fridays. They write opinions and conduct other business of the Court on the two "off" weeks when arguments are not presented.

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