Releases & Advisories

DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin today announced that the Court has modified its jury plan so that persons with felony convictions will be eligible to serve as petit jurors one year after completion of their sentence. Previously a felony ...

 

Beginning Monday, June 8, 2020, the DC Superior Court will begin accepting payments for certain court fees, fines and other costs using a new electronic payment portal, PayPort.  Users will be able put payments on debit cards, credit cards or use an ACH...

  In light of pandemic restrictions and health concerns, recent information about DC's phased re-opening and the overwhelming demand for seats forthe DC Bar exam normally held in July, the Court of Appeals has decided to administer the bar exam remotely...

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 Courts take very seriously the responsibility to provide access to justice, while also ensuring that we provide a safe and secure environment in which rights can be upheld.  For that reason, DC Superior Court has kept its adult arraignment...

Chief Judge Morin just issued an emergency order allowing police & prosecutors to exercise discretion to determine whether a person arrested should be held until their first court appearance or given citation release with notice of their future court ...