Public Meetings

Oral Argument Dockets

Upcoming oral arguments for the appellate courts.

Wednesday, November 29

November 29, 2023 - 09:30am
Court of Appeals
Western Section
November 29, 2023 - 09:30am
Court of Appeals
Western Section
November 29, 2023 - 09:30am
Court of Appeals
Western Section
November 29, 2023 - 09:30am
Court of Appeals
Western Section
November 29, 2023 - 01:30pm
Court of Appeals
Western Section
November 29, 2023 - 01:30pm
Court of Appeals
Western Section

Tuesday, December 5

December 5, 2023 - 09:00am
Court of Appeals
Middle Section
December 5, 2023 - 09:00am
Court of Appeals
Middle Section

Proposed Rules

The Supreme Court proposes changes to court system rules and solicits feedback from the bench, bar and public. Below are current proposals and comment deadlines.

Rule 8: Rules of Professional Conduct.
Comments to Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court - Rule 8, RPC 8.3(c) & Rule 10, RJC 2.15 & RJC 2.16(A) - ADM2016-1250
Date Filed: 06/23/16
Comment Deadline: 07/25/16
Rule 8: Rules of Professional Conduct.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments - SCT Rule 8, RPC 8.3(c) & Rule 10, RJC 2.15 & RJC 2.16(A) - ADM2016-1250
Date Filed: 06/23/16
Comment Deadline: 07/25/16
Rule 9: Disciplinary Enforcement.
Comments to Proposed Amendment of SCT Rules 9 & 25 ADM2022-00281
Date Filed: 03/11/22
Comment Deadline: 06/10/22
Rule 9: Disciplinary Enforcement.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Proposed Amendment of SCT Rules 9 & 25 ADM2022-00281
Date Filed: 03/11/22
Comment Deadline: 06/10/22
Rule 9: Disciplinary Enforcement.
Supreme Court Order Amending Rules 9 and 25
Date Filed: 09/21/22
Comment Deadline: 06/18/22
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to Proposed Amendment of Rule 10 - ADM2015-01092
Date Filed: 06/15/15
Comment Deadline: 08/14/15
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Comments to Proposed Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 10 ADM2015-01092
Date Filed: 06/15/15
Comment Deadline: 08/14/15
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Supreme Court Order Soliciting Comments to the Adoption of SCT Rule 10C - ADM2018-02254
Date Filed: 12/20/18
Comment Deadline: 03/29/19
Rule 10: Code of Judicial Conduct.
Comments to Supreme Court Order for the Adoption of SCT Rule 10C - ADM2018-02254
Date Filed: 12/20/18
Comment Deadline: 03/29/19
Rule 10B: Disqualification or Recusal of a Judge; Filing and Disposition of Motions and Appeal.
Comments to Proposed Amendments to SCT Rule 10B - ADM2022-00355
Date Filed: 03/24/22
Comment Deadline: 05/23/22

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