Press Releases - pr_02-17-26 - Supreme Court of the United StatesSEARCH TIPS ADVANCED SEARCHDOCKET SEARCH SearchToggle navigationOPINIONSOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFILING & RULESElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarORAL ARGUMENTSArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCASE DOCUMENTSDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalOriginal Jurisdiction Records & BriefsNEWS MEDIAServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryABOUTJusticesSupreme Court at WorkCode of Conduct for JusticesHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsVISITHours & DirectionsProhibited ItemsVisitor GuidelinesAccessibilityMaps & GuidesCourtroom LecturesExhibitionsGroup VisitsActivities for Students & FamiliesCafé & Building AmenitiesHome > News Media > Press Releases > 02-17-26Services for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryFor Immediate ReleaseFor Further Information Contact:February 17, 2026Patricia McCabe (202) 479-3211The Supreme Court of the United States has adopted a revised version of the Rules of the Court. Most of the changes are designed to support operation of newly developed software that will assist in identifying potential conflicts for the Justices, and the revisions impose a number of new requirements upon filers to support the software. When issuing the Code of Conduct for Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Justices directed Court Officers to evaluate whether such software might be useful for the Court. This software will be used to run automated recusal checks by comparing information about parties and attorneys in a case with lists created by each Justice’s chambers. The system was designed and created by the Court’s Office of Information Technology in cooperation with the Court’s Legal Office and Clerk’s Office. The software will serve in addition to existing conflict-checking procedures in chambers.The new Rules will take effect on March 16, 2026. The revisions include “Clerk’s Comments.” These are not part of the Rules, but are furnished to assist readers in understanding the changes. In advance of the effective date of the new Rules, the Clerk’s Office will also issue updates to many of its guidance documents, which will provide further information about the electronic submission of information that will be used for the new software. The revisions and accompanying documents are available on the Court's website: https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/rules_guidance.aspx. OpinionsOpinions of the CourtOpinions Relating to OrdersIn-Chambers OpinionsU. S. ReportsOnline Sources Cited in OpinionsMedia Files Cited in OpinionsCase Citation FinderFiling & RulesElectronic FilingRules and GuidanceSupreme Court BarOral ArgumentsArgument TranscriptsArgument AudioCalendars and ListsCourtroom SeatingCase DocumentsDocket SearchOrders of the CourtOrders by CircuitGranted/Noted Cases ListJournalOriginal Jurisdiction Records & BriefsNews MediaServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to Applications (PDF)Chief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryAboutJusticesSupreme Court at WorkCode of Conduct for JusticesHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsVisitHours & DirectionsProhibited ItemsVisitor GuidelinesAccessibilityMaps & GuidesCourtroom LecturesExhibitionsGroup VisitsActivities for Students & FamiliesCafé & Building AmenitiesContact Us|Site Map|Help|Fellows Program|Jobs|Links|Website Policies and Notices|Privacy Policy|USA.GOVSUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES1 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20543
