NATION Supreme Court


FindLaw: Guide for Prospective Indigent Petitioners for Writs of Certiorari



I. Introduction

These instructions and forms are designed to assist petitioners who are proceeding in forma pauperis and without the assistance of counsel. A copy of the Rules of the Supreme Court, which establish the procedures that must be followed, is also enclosed. Be sure to read the following Rules carefully:

Rules 10-14 (Petitioning for certiorari)
Rule 29 (Filing and service on opposing party or counsel)
Rule 30 (Computation and extension of time)
Rules 33.2 and 34 (Preparing pleadings on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper)
Rule 39 (Proceedings in forma pauperis)

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