UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

CLERK OF THE COURT

Notification of Service

The Supreme Court of the United States

Welcome! Your name has been chosen from a random selection of registered voters in your division to serve as SUPREME COURT JUSTICE for a two-week term as indicated below.

Following the signing by President Kamala Harris of the “Put US in SCOTUS Act,” all residents of the United States are required to serve as Temporary Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

TERM OF SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SERVICE: March 11, 2022 to March 25, 2022

PARTICIPANT NUMBER: 1992-SCOTUS-18883

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

  1. Write down your Supreme Court Justice Participant Number and keep this Notification of Supreme Court Justice Service. You will need to bring this sheet with you when you report for Supreme Court Justice Service.
  2. Complete the Supreme Court Justice Qualification Questionnaire online through eSCOTUS within ten (10) days of receipt of your Notification of Supreme Court Justice Service. Please answer all questions honestly and completely. If you are found qualified to serve, you may be summoned to appear. It is essential that you provide your contact phone number(s) to receive reminders and updates on your report dates. Your phone number(s) will be kept confidential.
  3. When you are called to service, you will be instructed when and where to report.

REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT EXCUSE FROM SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SERVICE

Temporary Excuse: A temporary excuse may be granted for dates when you will be unavailable for Supreme Court Justice Service because of medical appointments, vacations, or business obligations.

If you request a temporary excuse for a significant portion of your term, the Clerk of the Supreme Court may determine that it is best to defer your service for another term. You will be notified if your service is deferred.

Permanent Excuse: Permanent excuses are rarely granted. Requests to be permanently excused from Supreme Court Justice Service may be submitted on the Questionnaire or in eSCOTUS.

If you requested a permanent excuse, you may call the Supreme Court Justice Information Line two weeks prior to the start of your term to obtain the status of your request. You will need your Participant Number located above.

PLEASE NOTE: Religious faith, social-media history, and originalism are NO LONGER immediately disqualifying. Please note on your eSCOTUS questionnaire any relevant details that you think might be grounds to be excused from Supreme Court Justice Service.

You may be required to report to the Clerk of the Court to state your reason for permanent excuse on the record during the Supreme Court Justice Orientation Process.

The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., January 21, 2020

Will Dunham/Reuters

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SERVING ON THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

Q: Where did you get my name?

A: The United States Supreme Court randomly selects names from voter-registration records and lists of current driver’s-license holders. Any registered voter or driver is subject to Supreme Court Justice Service.

Q: Why are citizens required to serve?

A: As per the Put US in SCOTUS Act of 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States is now composed entirely of United States residents serving part-time.

Q: What is the dress code?

A: Attire should be worn in accordance with the dignity of the Court. Shorts, tank tops, and torn jeans are permitted in the courthouse when Justices are robed.

Q: Do I have to pay for my own robe?

A: Robes are available for all Supreme Court Justices, though if you require a special size or have an allergy to widely available fabrics, please contact the Clerk of the Court for other arrangements.

Q: I don’t have any legal training. Is that a problem?

A: No legal training is necessary. No knowledge or awareness of the United States Constitution is required.

Q: How many other Supreme Court Justices will I be serving with?

A: In most cases, you will be serving with anywhere between 378 and 590 Supreme Court Justices, depending on the number of Justices designated by the Joint Committee on Supreme Court Population.

Q: Will I be paid for my service as a Supreme Court Justice?

A: Supreme Court Justice Service checks are generally mailed to your home address on the Friday after the end of your Supreme Court Justice Service. Your payment will be sent in the form of a U.S. Treasury check.

Q: I am not a citizen. Do I still have to serve?

A: Non–U.S. citizens or residents with indeterminate immigration status are NOT EXEMPT from serving on the United States Supreme Court.

Q: Where do I park?

A: Parking for Supreme Court Justices is first-come, first-served. Su­preme Court Justices are STRONG­LY ADVISED to consider public-transportation options, as parking is SEVERELY LIMITED and we expect 400+ Supreme Court Justices to re­port for service each session.