Court 's in attendance : The marshal shouts the traditional welcome -- ` ` Oyez ! All justices -- and all federal judges -- are first nominated by the president and must be confirmed by the Senate . Oyez ! Oyez ! '' The judges are seated by seniority , with the chief justice in the middle . No cameras are used , but the public hearings are audio recorded . Up to 500 cases come to court 's docket each term ; only about 1 % are filed .
Court 's in attendance : The marshal shouts the traditional welcome -- ` ` Oyez ! Oyez ! Oyez ! '' The judges are seated by seniority , with the chief justice in the middle . No cameras are used , but the public hearings are audio recorded . Up to 500 cases come to court 's docket each term ; only about 1 % are filed .