How many cases does the Supreme Court actually hear from those filed each year?

The Supreme Court typically receives about 7,000 petitions for review each year. However, the number of cases the Court actually hears is significantly lower. The Court usually selects approximately 100 to 150 cases for full review, focusing on those that involve critical constitutional issues, conflicting decisions among lower courts, or questions of significant public interest.

Choosing around 100 is reflective of the Court's role in addressing substantial legal questions rather than processing every case filed. This selection process allows the Court to manage its docket effectively and ensure that it can devote adequate attention to the cases that it does decide. Understanding this process highlights the importance of the Court's discretion in choosing which cases to hear, as this can have a profound impact on the development of law and the interpretation of the Constitution. Thus, the choice indicating 90 is a close approximation, yet it does not accurately reflect the typical number of cases the Court reviews.