Since 1822, the Supreme Court has memorialized Justices who have died with a meeting of the Supreme Court’s Bar, followed by a Special Sitting of the Court. The Bar Meeting features a series of tributes to the late Justice and concludes with the adoption of resolutions in memory and appreciation of the Justice’s life, work, and service. The resolutions adopted by the Bar are then presented to the Court in a formal, ceremonial Courtroom presentation.

Justice John Paul Stevens Bar Memorial

The Supreme Court of the United States honored the memory of the late Justice John Paul Stevens with a meeting of the Supreme Court’s Bar, followed by a Special Session of the Court, on May 2,2022.

• Watch Bar Memorial
• Bar Memorial Transcript (PDF)
• Resolutions of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
• Special Session Audio Transcript (PDF)
• Special Session Audio (Download)