Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Supreme Court Floors

Ground Floor 

Filing Room
- Each year, over 8000 petitions are sent in with the hopes that their cases are granted by the members of the Supreme Court.

Press Room 
-They visit this room on a day when the Supreme Court releases opinions.

First Floor

Robing Room
- Justices gather here approximately 10 minutes before entering the Courtroom.
- Here they also put on their robes and shake hands before proceeding to the Courtroom.

Courtroom
- There are four friezes reasons that ring the upper part of the Supreme Court Chamber.
- The four friezes are North, South, East, and West.

East and West Conference Rooms
- They are located just off the Supreme Court Chamber.
- The private rooms are utilized for the events of the Court as well as occasional television appearances.

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