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Shields v. Kentucky

Petition for certiorari denied on March 6, 2023
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22-450 Ky. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2022

Issue: When, if ever, a preliminary hearing provides an “adequate opportunity” for cross-examination under the Sixth Amendment's confrontation clause.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Aug 30 2022Application (22A198) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 14, 2022 to November 11, 2022, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Sep 06 2022Application (22A198) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until November 11, 2022.
Nov 10 2022Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 15, 2022)
Dec 14 2022Waiver of right of respondent Kentucky to respond filed.
Dec 15 2022Brief amicus curiae of Richard D. Friedman filed.
Dec 15 2022Brief amicus curiae of Rutherford Institute filed.
Dec 15 2022Brief amicus curiae of VanHo Law filed.
Dec 21 2022DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/6/2023.
Dec 27 2022Response Requested. (Due January 26, 2023)
Jan 26 2023Brief of respondent Kentucky in opposition filed.
Feb 15 2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/3/2023.
Feb 15 2023Reply of petitioner Gregory Shields filed. (Distributed)
Mar 06 2023Petition DENIED.