Rule 9. Sessions, venues, and open proceedings

Scheduling

The Clerk must publish the time, platform, access method, case caption, and allotted argument time for each session. Unless expedited, notice must issue at least three days before oral argument or an evidentiary hearing.

Authorized venue

A proceeding may occur:

Open proceedings

Oral arguments, impeachment trials, and evidentiary hearings are open to the public unless the Constitution, a statute, or a narrowly tailored written order requires closure. A closure order must state the interest protected, why a less restrictive measure is inadequate, and what portion remains public.

Public calendar

Because the Supreme ECMS is access-restricted, the Clerk must maintain a separate public calendar and public register for nonconfidential proceedings.

Recess and adjournment

The presiding Justice may recess a session. At the Court’s direction, the Clerk or Marshal may announce a recess, adjournment, venue change, or delay.

Platform rules

Public access remains subject to lawful security directions and the generally applicable rules of the hosting platform. A platform moderation action does not itself decide any legal issue in a case.