Welcome to the D.C. Courts' home page. The D.C. Courts, the
judicial branch of the District of Columbia government, are
comprised of the Court of Appeals, the highest court of the
District; the Superior Court of the District of Columbia,
a trial court with general jurisdiction over virtually all
local legal matters; and the Court System, which provides
administrative support functions for both Courts. The Joint
Committee on Judicial Administration is the policy-making
body for the D.C. Courts.
The mission of the District of Columbia Courts is to protect
rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve
disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the Nation's
Capital.
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PLEASE NOTE: All persons entering a D.C. Superior Court courtroom must turn off and put away all electronic devices. This includes cell phones, smart phones, laptops, tablets, digital recorders, mp3 players, and all similar items. Please refer to Administrative Order 11-17 for further details.
**SECURITY NOTE: Arrive well before the scheduled time of your trial, hearing, or meeting to clear security screening at the Moultrie Courthouse entrance. You must remove all metal objects from your pockets and outer garments during security screening so that they can be X-rayed.
Items prohibited from courthouses include: any item that could be used as a weapon, firearms, knives, dangerous liquids, illegal controlled substances, and illegal drug paraphernalia. Cameras and recording devices are allowed only if authorized. Any person who attempts to bring illegal items into a courthouse is subject to arrest and prosecution. Conviction carries penalties of fines, imprisonment, or both.
DRESS GUIDELINES FOR VISITORS TO THE D.C. COURTS
The District of Columbia Courts respects individual styles and fashion trends.
However, certain attire is not suitable when conducting business at or visiting the D.C.
Courts because it distracts from the orderliness of the trial, is threatening, or is
contrary to the civility and dignity of the judicial branch.
Persons wearing inappropriate attire may be excluded from the courthouse and its courtrooms.
Inappropriate attire includes, but is not limited to: gang paraphernalia and insignia;
exposed undergarments; clothing with words, depictions, or messages that are intimidating or obscene;
clothing with sexual or drug references; and sheer, see-through, or provocative clothing.
The Courts are looking for a few good volunteers to serve in our Court Greeters Program. The program is designed to welcome court visitors as they enter the building and to assist them in getting to their destination. Training will be provided. For additional information, please click here.
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Updated on 12/29/2011
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