| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-802 | Ky. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2023 |
Issue: Whether the exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement for searches incident to arrest permits a warrantless search of a backpack, purse, luggage, or other external container in the arrestee’s possession at the time of arrest, if, at the time of the search, the container is separated from the person and there is no reasonable possibility the arrestee could access the container to obtain a weapon or destroy evidence.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 2023 | Application (23A371) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 22, 2023 to January 21, 2024, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh. |
| Oct 25 2023 | Application (23A371) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until January 21, 2024. |
| Jan 19 2024 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 26, 2024) |
| Feb 16 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 26, 2024 to March 27, 2024, submitted to The Clerk. |
| Feb 20 2024 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 27, 2024. |
| Feb 23 2024 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association for Public Defense filed. |
| Feb 26 2024 | Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed. |
| Mar 27 2024 | Brief of respondent Kentucky in opposition filed. |
| Apr 08 2024 | Reply of petitioner William Bembury filed. (Distributed) |
| Apr 10 2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/26/2024. |
| Apr 29 2024 | Petition DENIED. |
