SharePandemic Operations: In-Person and Online Services Are Available
See the Status of Courts Operations - Modified August 4, 2022
Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, federal government, District government, the DC Department of Health, surrounding local jurisdictions’ Covid-19 metrics, local school systems’ operational statuses, and our Courts-contracted epidemiologist and industrial hygienist, the following will take place:
- All clerks’ offices and public counters for the Court of Appeals and Superior Court are open.
- Includes the Court of Appeals Public Office and Committee on Admissions and Unauthorized Practice of Law; and the Superior Court Criminal Division’s Clerk Office, Civil Division Clerks' Offices including Small Claims and Landlord & Tenant, Family Court including Marriage Bureau, Probate Division Clerk’s Office, Domestic Violence Division, Tax Division and the Crime Victims Compensation Program Office.
- The Child Care Center is also open.
- Safety measures such as mandatory face coverings and temperature checks upon entry will be enforced.
- In-person jury trials will continue to expand for both the Criminal and Civil divisions.
- Hearings remain remote or partially remote.
List of Offices with In-Person Services
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