Decided
Rehberg v. Paulk
Holding
A witness in a grand jury proceeding is entitled to the same absolute immunity from suit under Section 1983 as a witness who testifies at trial.
Judgment
affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Samuel Alito on Apr 2, 2012.
Merits Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
Merits Briefs for the Respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
Other Amicus Briefs
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- Brief in opposition of respondent James P. Paulk (unavailable)
- Amicus brief of the Government Accountability Project (unavailable)
Related Coverage
Oct 4, 2010Application (10A341) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 14, 2010 to December 13, 2010, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Oct 6, 2010Application (10A341) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until December 13, 2010.
Dec 13, 2010Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 14, 2011)
Jan 4, 2011Waiver of right of respondents Kenneth B. Hodges, III, et al. to respond filed.
Jan 14, 2011Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Government Accountability Project.
Jan 24, 2011Order extending time to file response to petition to and including February 14, 2011.
Feb 1, 2011Brief of respondent James P. Paulk in opposition filed.
Feb 16, 2011Reply of petitioner Charles A. Rehberg filed.
Feb 23, 2011DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 18, 2011.
Mar 21, 2011Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Government Accountability Project GRANTED.
Mar 21, 2011Petition GRANTED.
Apr 19, 2011Letter from counsel, indicating that respondents Kenneth B. Hodges, III, and Kelly R. Burke will not be proceeding further in this matter filed.
May 5, 2011The time to file the joint appendix and petitioner's brief on the merits is extended to and including June 6, 2011.
Jun 3, 2011The time to file the joint appendix and petitioner's brief on the merits is further extended to and including June 9, 2011.
Jun 9, 2011Joint appendix filed.
Jun 9, 2011Brief of petitioner Charles A. Rehberg filed.
Jun 16, 2011Brief amicus curiae of United States supporting vacatur and remand filed.
Jul 13, 2011The time to file respondents' briefs on the merits is extended to and including August 10, 2011.
Jul 22, 2011Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument filed.
Aug 1, 2011The time to file respondents' brief on the merits is further extended to and including September 9, 2011.
Aug 4, 2011Opposition of petitioner to motion of the Solicitor General filed.
Aug 8, 2011SET FOR ARGUMENT ON Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
Aug 19, 2011CIRCULATED.
Aug 22, 2011Record received from U.S.C.A. for 11th Circuit. (1 envelope)
Aug 29, 2011Record received from U.S.D.C. for Middle District of Georgia. (1 envelope)
Sep 9, 2011Brief of respondent James P. Paulk filed. (Distributed)
Sep 16, 2011Brief amici curiae of International Municipal Lawyers Association, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Sep 23, 2011Letter from counsel for the respondents in response to the motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument.
Oct 11, 2011Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to participate in oral argument as amicus curiae and for divided argument DENIED.
Oct 11, 2011Reply of petitioner Charles A. Rehberg filed. (Distributed)
Nov 1, 2011Argued. For petitioner: Andrew J. Pincus, Washington, D. C. For respondents: John C. Jones, Marietta, Ga.
Apr 2, 2012Adjudged to be AFFIRMED. Alito, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court.
May 4, 2012JUDGMENT ISSUED.
May 8, 2012Record returned to U.S.C.A. for 11th Circuit.
May 8, 2012Record returned to U.S.D.C. for Middle District of Georgia.
Recommended Citation: Rehberg v. Paulk, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/rehberg-v-paulk/