Court Happenings

Press Release For Immediate Release The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has launched a new Petition for Review (PFR) application designed to make the filing process faster, more convenient, and accessible to all. Prior to this launch, members of...

Each summer, the Judicial Council Division (JCD) of the Washington Bar Association hosts an internship program that connects exceptional law students and undergraduate students with D.C. judges. Under the leadership of Judge Ebony M. Scott, Chair of the...

The DC Superior Court Social Services Division was honored with the 2026 National Court Technology and Innovation Award for the successful implementation of the Child Guidance Clinic Case Management Application, developed by Global Justice Solutions.

With summer intern season in full swing, the DC Courts Communication Team is stopping by chambers to see what these students had to share about their experience.

The District of Columbia Court of Appeals today announced major advancements in its public-access initiatives, unveiling a 360-degree virtual interactive courthouse tour and a new animated educational video designed to demystify the appellate process for...

Child Care Center and Mayor's Services Liaison Office Host Successful 3rd Annual Week of the Young Child! From April 13th through April 17th, the DC Courts Child Care Center and the Mayor's Services Liaison Office hosted a number of exciting events in...

On Thursday, May 21, staff from the DC Courts spent an inspiring day connecting with the ambitious young people of Sousa Middle School, meeting with 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to introduce them to the many career pathways available within the Courts...

A group of students is making quite an impact here at DC Superior Court! Through a collaborative initiative led by the Mayor's Services Liaison Office and Judge Jorge Vila, the 8th graders are learning how the DC Courts system serves our community and...

Last week, our DC Courts community had the opportunity to celebrate life-changing professionals at the 2026 Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division Mediator Appreciation Event! Watch the recap below and join us in recognizing their monumental years of...