Court 's in session : The marshal shouts the traditional welcome -- `` Oyez ! Oyez ! Oyez ! '' The justices are seated by seniority , with the chief justice in the middle . They all sit on a bench facing each other and they have to be at least 60 years old. Up to 10,000 petitions go to court 's docket each term ; only about 1 % are accepted .
Court 's in session : The marshal shouts the traditional welcome -- `` Oyez ! Oyez ! Oyez ! '' The justices are seated by seniority , with the chief justice in the middle . No cameras are allowed , but the public sessions are audio recorded . Up to 10,000 petitions go to court 's docket each term ; only about 1 % are accepted .