The new Virtual DC Courts website, made in partnership with the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, allows you to see what our offices look like before you come to court.

Our mission at the Clerk's Office is to fulfill the expectations of the public and the judiciary by providing exceptional service, while consistently upholding the administration of justice. Neighboring the E. …

In 1936, Congress renamed the court the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia. Its current name was adopted in 1948, and from then on justices were known as judges.

The Court convenes for a session in the Courtroom at 10 a.m. The session may begin with the announcement of opinions - decisions in argued cases - followed by the swearing in of new members …

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia has jurisdiction of any civil action or other matter (at law or in equity) brought in the District of Columbia pursuant to DC Code § 1-204.31 et seq.

The public information viewed on the online case search systems reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small …

Apr 2, 2024 · Note: The Court has jurisdiction over all criminal appeals and most civil appeals from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

Welcome to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, located in the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse. Please browse the menu on the left for details about the court.

The Supreme Court Building, located at One First Street, NE, in Washington, DC, is the permanent home of the Court. Completed in 1935, the Building is open to the public Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 …

The Superior Court was established by the United States Congress as the trial court of general jurisdiction for DC in 1970. The Court consists of a chief judge and 61 associate judges.