Court Happenings

Tuesday, May 26, at 2pm, the DC Court of Appeals had its first-ever oral argument via videoconference.  All went smoothly and the argument was streamed live on YouTube (and is archived there so that those who missed it will be able to watch it at a later...

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals will begin conducting remote oral arguments via video conferencing using the Zoom government platform, which has enhanced security features. Remote oral arguments will ensure continued access to justice and fair...

DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin announced that the DC Superior Court has expanded the number of courtrooms that are operating from six to nineteen

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals plans to administer the Uniform Bar Examination (“UBE”) on September 9-10, 2020, pandemic-related conditions and restrictions permitting. Social distancing protocols as a health and safety measure will be...

The DC Superior Court Board of Judges and Chief Judge Robert Morin raised the cap on the amount that can be paid to a victims of violent crime from $3000 to $9000 for emergency housing, and $400 to $750 for food. This change was made as a result of the pandemic. The order is here: http://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/BOJ%20Resolution%20Setting%20the%20Maximum%20Awards%20for%20Temporary%20Emergency%20Food%20and%20Housing.pdf