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
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ShareJudge-in-Chambers
The courtroom called Judge in Chambers (JIC) in the Civil Division handles a wide variety of emergency hearings, short-term cases, and administrative matters, such as adult name changes and other changes to vital records. in the Civil Division. Below you will find information about the most common matters handled in JIC, as well as applications and forms you can complete and file online or print and file in person.
In most instances, applicants/parties will be required to attend a hearing before a judge in JIC. Please note that these hearings are conducted through Webex and will rarely be on the same day that an applicant/party files their paperwork with the court.
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The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
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The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
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Hours of Operation
Mondays-Fridays:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exceptions
All government holidays
Office Number
(202) 879 - 1133
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