Court Navigator Program

Last Updated : 02/12/2026

Court Navigators can help you with

  • Physical Navigation - Where to go and how to get there
  • Process Navigation - How to complete business at the Courts
  • Service Navigation - Know about services and how to access them

The program currently serves court participants with Civil Actions, Small Claims, Probate, and Landlord and Tenant matters.

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A court navigator can

  • Explain the court process and what to expect in court.
  • Describe your options for completing your court business.
  • Help you understand court forms.
  • Give you information about legal service organizations.
  • Refer you to other helpful services.

Remote Hearing Help

Navigators can help you log in to a remote hearing at one of our remote hearing locations. You must reserve a computer at least 2 business days ahead of your hearing by calling the number below or sending an email:

  • (202) 879-1900
  • DCCourtsRemoteSites [at] dcsc.gov

 

What you need to know about the court navigators

  • We can only give you legal information, not legal advice.
  • We are available to help anyone. This means that we may also help the other side in your case.
  • We can connect you with a legal service provider, but we can't be your lawyer.
  • We can tell you about your options, but we can't predict what will happen in your case.

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Court Navigator Program

Leadership
Program Manager
Charles Burke
Location
Court Building B
510 Fourth Street, NW, Room 115
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contact Info
General Information
phone
202-508-1672
Remote Hearing Sites
email
DCCourtsRemoteSites [at] dcsc.gov
phone
(202) 879-1900