How to Visit United States Supreme Court

How to Visit United States Supreme Court

How to Visit United States Supreme Court. For those who love legalese or are simply Law and Order fans, the US Supreme Court—the highest judicial body in the US--is the place to be. Visitors can hear oral arguments to the court October through April at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Arguments are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in two-week intervals through late April (with longer breaks during December and February).They usually are an hour in length, but seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.Before a session begins, two lines form on the plaza in front of the building. One is for those who wish to attend an entire argument. The other is a three-minute line for those who wish to observe the Court in session for a brief time. The locations for these lines are marked with signs and there is a police officer on duty to answer your questions.

The US Supreme Court building is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is closed Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.

Courtroom lectures are held every hour on the half-hour, on days that the Court is not sitting, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 3:30 p.m.

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