Case v. Montana
Issue: Whether law enforcement may enter a home without a search warrant based on less than probable cause that an emergency is occurring, or whether the emergency-aid exception requires probable cause.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Application (24A361) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024, submitted to Justice Kagan. |
| 10/17/2024 | Application (24A361) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until December 4, 2024. |
| 12/04/2024 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 6, 2025) |
| 12/17/2024 | Waiver of right of respondent Montana to respond filed. |
| 12/24/2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025. |
| 01/02/2025 | Response Requested. (Due February 3, 2025) |
| 01/03/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 3, 2025 to March 5, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 01/06/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 5, 2025. |
| 02/03/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of Project for Privacy & Surveillance Accountability filed. |
| 02/12/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 5, 2025 to April 4, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 02/14/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including April 4, 2025. |
| 04/02/2025 | Brief of respondent Montana in opposition filed. |
| 04/15/2025 | Reply of petitioner William Trevor Case filed. (Distributed) |
| 04/16/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/2/2025. |
| 05/01/2025 | Rescheduled. |
| 05/12/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2025. |
| 05/19/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/22/2025. |
| 05/27/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/29/2025. |
| 05/28/2025 | Letter updating counsel of record information for respondents received. |
| 06/02/2025 | Petition GRANTED. |
| 06/12/2025 | Motion for an extension of time within which to file the briefs on the merits filed. |
| 06/25/2025 | Motion to extend the time within which to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time for filing the joint appendix and petitioner's brief on the merits is extended to and including July 30, 2025. The time to file respondent's brief on the merits is extended to and including September 3, 2025. |