An amicus brief is submitted by a non-party to provide perspective on legal or policy implications relevant to the court's review.
Common amicus workflow
- Evaluate whether participation serves a legitimate public-interest purpose.
- Confirm procedural rules, consent requirements, and deadlines.
- Focus briefing on legal principles and broader implications.
- File through authorized channels only.
Guardrails
Amicus participation is a formal court-filing process. It should not involve direct outreach to judges or justices outside court rules.
Participation rules and deadlines are court-specific. This article is educational only.