The petition must comply with Supreme Court Rule 14 and include:
Cover Page (Rule 34):
Case name (petitioner v. respondent).
The Supreme Court docket number (left blank if new).
"Petition for a Writ of Certiorari" clearly stated.
Questions Presented (Rule 14.1(a)):
1-3 concise legal questions the Court should decide.
List of Parties & Corporate Disclosure (Rule 14.1(b)):
Names of all parties and any parent companies.
Table of Contents & Authorities (Rule 14.1(c)):
Cases, statutes, and other legal authorities cited.
Opinions Below (Rule 14.1(d)):
Summarize the lower court’s decision(s).
Jurisdiction (Rule 14.1(e)):
Explain the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction (e.g., 28 U.S.C. § 1257 for state cases).
Constitutional/Statutory Provisions (Rule 14.1(f)):
Relevant laws at issue.
Statement of the Case (Rule 14.1(g)):
Factual and procedural background.
Reasons for Granting Certiorari (Rule 14.1(h)):
Argue why the case is important enough for Supreme Court review (e.g., circuit split, national significance).
Conclusion (Rule 14.1(i)):
A brief request for certiorari.
Appendix (Rule 14.1(j)):
Copies of the lower court opinions and judgment.