Re: Can a layperson file brief amicus curiae?

To file an amicus brief in the US Sp Ct you need to admitted to the bar of the US Sp Ct. (as I found out by experience). Therefore, I conclude (but this may be wrong) that non-attorneys cannot file amicus briefs there. Malla Pollack
Visiting, Univ. of Oregon, Law
541-346-1599
mpollack[_at_]law.uoregon.edu
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>
> Another question for the forum:
>
> I was struck by Professor Clifford's decision to air his view
> in the public forum which is the Supreme Court of the U.S.
> I am wondering this: Can a layperson file brief amicus curiae?
> (By layperson, I mean a regular person that does not have any
> special clout that professors, lawyers, and organizations
> have.)
>
> I tried to find the answer to my question at the Supreme Court's
> web site and on Internet but did not find any affirmative or
> negative answer. Does anybody know the answer?
>
> I am aware of few rules as explained in the Supreme Court's
> rule book (http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ctrules/rulesofthecourt.pdf)
> such as getting permission from parties on both sides, making
> 20 or 30 copies, using the appropriate color for cover, and so on.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Joseph Pietro Riolo
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