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The Supreme Court only hears cases that involve an important question of federal or constitutional law.
- They don't hear matters involving state or municipal laws or state constitutions, unless the case involves a conflict between two states, or a law or ordinance repugnant to the US Constitution.
- They don't hear cases from state courts if the federal question (constitutional issue or matter of federal law) was not raised at trial and preserved through the appellate process.
- They don't hear cases involving political questions, such as appeals of impeachment.
- They do not consider frivolous cases, cases intended only as an intellectual exercise, or cases where the decision is moot (petitioner died or the matter was otherwise resolved outside the courts).
- They don't hear cases prohibited by the Constitution or by constitutional Amendment, such as conflicts between the citizens of one state and the government of another (per the 11th Amendment), unless the state(s) waive their 11th Amendment protection.
- They don't hear cases on matters from which Congress has stripped their appellate jurisdiction, assigning it to another court.
- The Court generally doesn't grant petitions for cases that are primarily predicated on errors of factual findings or misapplication of a properly stated rule of law.
- They don't accept cases raising issues they consider constitutionally settled.
- They will also refuse any petition that is jurisdictionally out of time, meaning more than 90 days has elapsed since the court of appeals decision has been entered or the appropriate state supreme court has refused to hear the case. At the Justices' discretion, the time limit may be extended no more than 60 days, but the petition must be received by the Clerk of Court at least ten days before the deadline. The Clerk of Court may reject petitions that are filed or presented improperly.
Cases have to comply with the rules set forth in Rules of the Supreme Court (current version is February 2011), which may be accessed under Related Links, below.
What else can I help you with?
What two kinds of cases are heard by the federal courts?
Federal courts may hear civil cases or criminal cases.
What is the difference between district courts and federal courts?
District courts hear cases on topics assigned to them by Congress, and federal courts hear cases regarding constitutional law and treaties.
Which courts hears the most cases state or federal?
State courts hear far more cases than federal courts.
Can federal courts hear divorce cases?
Yes, federal courts do not have jurisdiction over divorce cases. Divorce cases are typically handled in state courts.
What is the role of the federal courts?
Federal courts hear cases involving violation of Federal Statutes - State courts hear violations of statutes promulgated by their state legislatures.
What is the role of federal and state courts?
Federal courts hear cases involving violation of Federal Statutes - State courts hear violations of statutes promulgated by their state legislatures.
What courts hears federal cases?
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
What percentage of federal court cases do the US District Courts hear?
The US District Courts hear approximately 80% of new federal cases; the US Court of International Trade and US Special Courts hear the remainder of the cases under original jurisdiction.
Federal courts hear cases that violate what rights?
They hear cases that violate your US Constitutional rights.
Which federal court hears cases on appeal and original jurisdiction cases?
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
Can federal courts hear any cases they want?
No.No. Only cases involving federal laws and federal jurisdiction.
Which court hears cases over which state and federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction?
Yes. When both state and federal courts have authority to hear the same case, it's called concurrent jurisdiction.
