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.
Certificate of Word Count (sample) must accompany Petition for Writ of Certiorari. It should not be included in the binding and must be detached from Petition.
Certificate of Service (sample) must also accompany Petition for Writ of Certiorari without being included within the binding and detached from Petition.
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