The Supreme Court grants certiorari in about 25% of the cases that are appealed to it.Of that number,nearly all have oral arguments and receive a written opinion from the Court.

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The Supreme Court grants certiorari in a much smaller percentage of cases, typically less than 1% of the petitions it receives. While cases that are granted certiorari almost always have oral arguments and receive a written opinion, the initial statement about the percentage of cases granted certiorari is significantly overstated.

The Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in About 25% of the Cases