Releases & Advisories

No oral arguments are scheduled for July and August 2020. In all cases in which the court cancelled oral argument, the court will continue to decide those cases without oral argument unless the court grants a motion for oral argument or determines that...

DC Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Morin issued an order on June 18, regarding operations of the court through August 14, in light of the pandemic.   The Court announced that it will increase the number of courtrooms operating from 24 to 37, and...

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...