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Scullark v. Iowa

Pending petition

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-331 Iowa TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether the Fourth Amendment categorically permits warrantless searches of bags carried by arrestees at the time of arrest but inaccessible to them at the time of search.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
09/18/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 22, 2025)
09/24/2025Waiver of right of respondent Iowa to respond filed.
10/01/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/17/2025.
10/03/2025Response Requested. (Due November 3, 2025)
10/24/2025Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
10/27/2025Brief amicus curiae of National Association for Public Defense filed.
11/03/2025Brief of respondent Iowa in opposition filed.
11/18/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025.
11/18/2025Reply of petitioner Patrick Wayman Scullark, Jr. filed. (Distributed)