Press Releases - pr_12-05-22 - 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 ListJournalNEWS MEDIAServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to ApplicationsChief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryABOUT THE COURTJusticesSupreme Court at WorkHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingVisiting the CourtActivities for Students & FamiliesBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsHome > News Media > Press Releases > 12-05-22Services 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:December 5, 2022Patricia McCabe (202) 479-3211 The Supreme Court of the United States has adopted a revised version of the Rules of the Court. The new Rules will take effect on January 1, 2023.In addition to a number of technical changes, there are three more substantive amendments included in the revisions. First, a new Rule 34.7 sets forth procedures to be followed when a party seeks to file documents under seal. Second, amendments to Rule 37 remove the requirement that a party seeking to file an amicus curiae brief either obtain consent of the parties or file a motion for leave to file the brief. And third, an amendment to Rule 37.4 sets forth procedures governing amicus curiae briefs in connection with emergency applications.The revisions are available on the Court's website: https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/rules_guidance.aspx. The revisions are accompanied by "Clerk's Comments." These are not part of the Rules, but are furnished to assist readers in understanding the changes. 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 ListJournalNews MediaServices for News MediaPress ReleasesMedia AdvisoriesPress CredentialsSpeechesA Reporter's Guide to Applications (PDF)Chief Justice's Year-End Reports on the Federal JudiciaryAbout the CourtJusticesSupreme Court at WorkHistory and TraditionsThe Supreme Court BuildingVisiting the CourtActivities for Students & FamiliesBuilding RegulationsFrequently Asked QuestionsContact 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
