Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureRelease 119-102
§2 Terms of Court
Title 28 › PART I — ORGANIZATION OF COURTS › CHAPTER 1 — SUPREME COURT › § 2
Summary
The Supreme Court must begin its yearly session in the capital on the first Monday in October. It can hold extra or special sessions when needed.
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Title 28, §2
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The Supreme Court shall hold at the seat of government a term of court commencing on the first Monday in October of each year and may hold such adjourned or special terms as may be necessary.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 338 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 230, 36 Stat. 1156; Sept. 6, 1916, ch. 448, § 1, 39 Stat. 726). Minor changes in phraseology were made.
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28 U.S.C. § 2
Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102