Overview
The court conducts in-person oral arguments which the public may view at the DC Court of Appeals YouTube channel both in real time and after the fact. The court also has an archive of its oral arguments since 2022 (linked below).
Parties may request a hybrid oral argument in which they appear remotely. The court may also conduct the entire proceeding remotely (e.g., in case of inclement weather or worsened pandemic conditions). The information sheet (PDF) provides details.
If you have been granted permission to appear remotely or are the arguing attorney or a self-represented party in a virtual oral argument, court staff will email you the link for the videoconference. The participant protocol (PDF) provides technical guidance and best practices.
All arguing attorneys and self-represented parties must ensure we have your current email address and phone number (please check the efiling system or call the Public Office at (202) 879-2700).
The DC Courts have remote hearing sites (PDF) available in various locations in the community to help persons who may not have computer devices or internet service at home to participate remotely in scheduled DCCA oral arguments or mediations.
An upcoming oral argument can be viewed here after it is scheduled by the court.
If you are looking for briefs for an upcoming oral argument, please visit our Search Court of Appeals Cases Online. Enter the case number in the search bar, and the briefs for that upcoming case will be available on the case’s docket page. Please note that only briefs in certain case types, per the Court’s Order M-274-21, are available online.