Community Courts
During the Government shutdown, the District of Columbia Courts will continue case resolution activities in all divisions and Family Court of the Superior Court and appeals in the Court of Appeals. Juvenile probation services provided by the Social Services Division will continue. The issuing of marriage licenses and performing marriage ceremonies will cease during the lapse, however Superior Court staff will continue to issue certified copies of vital records, which include certified copies of marriage certificates. These certificates are being issued from the Marriage Bureau. More information can be found here: https://www.dccourts.gov/about/organizational-performance/annual-reports