October 2000

OFFICE OF THE CLERK
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20543

GUIDE FOR PROSPECTIVE INDIGENT PETITIONERS FOR WRITS OF CERTIORARI

  1. Introduction
  2. Nature of Supreme Court Review
  3. The Time for Filing
  4. What To File
  5. Page Limitation
  6. Method of Filing


INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORMS

  1. Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis - Rule 39
  2. Affidavit or Declaration in Support of Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
  3. Cover Page - Rule 34
  4. Question(s) Presented
  5. List of Parties
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Index of Appendices
  8. Table of Authorities
  9. Opinions Below
  10. Jurisdiction
  11. Constitutional and Statutory Provisions Involved
  12. Statement of the Case
  13. Reasons for Granting the Petition
  14. Conclusion
  15. Proof of Service