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The US Supreme Court's caseload has grown considerably over the long term; however, individual years may trend up or down. The past two reported years have demonstrated a decline in case filings, but that doesn't necessarily mean we should expect the caseload to continue falling, because we don't know what factors have caused the change. It is possible the economy has had some impact.
Chief Justice Roberts' reports for the past three terms (2009-2010 statistics not yet available):
2008-2009 Term
"The total number of cases filed in the Supreme Court decreased from
8,241 filings in the 2007 Term to 7,738 filings in the 2008 Term-a decrease
of 6.1%."
2007-2008
"The total number of cases filed in the Supreme Court decreased from
8,857 filings in the 2006 Term to 8,241 filings in the 2007 Term-a decrease
of 7%."
2006-2007
"The total number of cases filed in the Supreme Court increased from
8,521 filings in the 2005 Term to 8,857 filings in the 2006 Term-an
increase of 4%."
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What is the most important source of the US Supreme Court's caseload?
According to the Supreme Court Rules, Rule 10, the most important source is the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts.
What court is considered gatekeeper to the US Supreme Court?
The US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, which are intermediate courts of appeals (the courts between the US District Courts and the US Supreme Court) in the federal Judicial Branch. They help reduce the Supreme Court caseload by resolving appellate cases or dismissing those without merit.
Who created the court of appeals?
Congress created the US Courts of Appeals, now called the US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts, to relieve the Supreme Court of much of its appellate caseload.
What is the highest court in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
What is the highest courting the us?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
How do you punish the US Supreme Court?
You do not punish the US Supreme Court.
What is the court system called in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court in the US. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
The Supreme Court is the highest court of what in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court of appeals in the US, but only for cases that fall under its jurisdiction.
What is the highest court in the United states-?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Who can rule that federal laws are unconstitutional?
(Supreme Court)
What is the highest federal court?
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Supreme court is the highest court of -------- in the US?
The US Supreme Court is the highest court of appeals in the US, but only for cases that fall under its jurisdiction.
