The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Supreme Court Tour

Tour Introduction

Exterior

Great Hall

Courtroom

Conference Rooms and Library

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Chambers

Justice Stephen G. Breyer's Chambers

Justice John Paul Stevens' Chambers

Justice Anthony Kennedy's Chambers

Lower Great Hall

Courtroom

Courtroom: Marshal's Station (Detail)

Courtroom: Marshal's Station (Detail)
Attribution: The Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States

Every time the Justices enter the Court, the Marshal recites these words:

"The Honorable, the Chief Justice, and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Oyez Oyez Oyez. All persons having business before the Honorable, the Supreme Court of the United States, are admonished to draw near and give their attention, for the Court is now sitting. God save the United States and this honorable Court."

OYEZ is pronounced "o-yay" or "o-yez" or "o-yes." It is used three times in succession to introduce the opening of a court of law.