During the Government shutdown, all jurors should report to Court according to their jurors' summons. The Superior Court will not issue marriage licenses or perform marriage ceremonies during the shutdown. The Superior Court will continue to issue certified copies of vital records, which include certified copies of marriage certificates that were issued by the Superior Court. The District of Columbia Office of the Secretary is now issuing marriage licenses, certified copies of marriage licenses issued by the Secretary, and are authorizing religious and civil celebrants to perform weddings in the District of Columbia. More details here: https://os.dc.gov/page/marriage-bureau The Law Library and Child Care Center in DC Superior Court are also closed during the shutdown. More information on the DC Courts government shutdown plan can be found here: https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/matters-docs/DC_Courts_Shutdown_Plan.pdf
The District of Columbia Courts’ 2023–2027 Strategic plan defines how the Courts will operate over the next five years to achieve our mission and vision consistent with our organizational values and to ensure that the public has trust and confidence in our system of justice.
| Title | Download |
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| 2023-2027 Strategic Plan - Executive Summary | Download |
| 2023-2027 Strategic Plan | Download |
| Strategic Plan 2018-2022 | Download |
| Plan Estratégico Español 2018-2022 | Download |
| Strategic Plan 2013-2017 | Download |
| Delivering Justice: Strategic Plan of the District of Columbia 2008-2012 | Download |
| Committed to Justice in the Nation’s Capital- Strategic Plan of the District of Columbia Courts 2003-2007 | Download |