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The Special Operations Division oversees the Juror Office, Child Care Center, the Superior Court Library, and Court Interpreting Services.
The Courts are experiencing intermittent phone system outages, and some court operations cannot be reached via their phone numbers. In the meantime, please use their email addresses.
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. For more details, visit our MARRIAGE page here: https://www.dccourts.gov/services/marriage-matters As of October 14, 2025, the District of Columbia Office of the Secretary began 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 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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The Jurors' Office is responsible for the management of juror services for the Superior Court, including qualifying and processing over 300 persons daily for both petit and grand juries, responding to judges' requests for jury panels, and escorting jurors to courtrooms.
The Child Care Center is open free of charge to all members of the public who have business with the Court. The Center offers a colorful environment where children, aged 2.5 to 12 years old, may participate in creative and stimulating activities. All staff are certified in CPR and First-Aid.
The Office of Court Interpreting Services (OCIS) provides professional interpreting services free of charge to assist persons having business with the Court who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have limited English proficiency.
Contact
Special Operations Division
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone Numbers
Interim Director: Blanche Reese, Esq.
202-879-4604
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