It is important to know that if you have an outstanding warrant, you may be subject to arrest at any time. To avoid being arrested, you should surrender yourself. The type of warrant you have pending, (i.e. bench or arrest), will determine where you are to surrender. For example, if you have a Warrant you must go the Special Proceedings Branch, Warrant Office, Room 4201, of the Moultrie Courthouse. If you have a Traffic Case you should go to Courtroom 115 or 120 and notify the clerk that you have an outstanding warrant.

You should be at the designated courtroom at 9:00 am on the day of your court date unless otherwise noted on your Notice to Return, Judicial Summons or Citation to Appear.

You cannot get your bond refund until your case is closed, a Judge orders a refund, or the bond amount is reduced.

Case number for a specific person The defense attorney’s name and contact number Charges filed in a case Next court date Payment information Defendant’s release or detention status Case status Case disposition.

"For a criminal history check, you must go to the Metropolitan Police Department Records Division located at 300 Indiana Avenue NW 3rd Floor, Washington, DC There is a $7.00 fee for a Criminal History report. If the report is for someone other than yourself, you must have that person’s written consent. "

Cases are called when all the paperwork and interviews are completed. A defendant is processed and interviewed by the Pretrial Services Agency (PSA), and defense counsel, and the court case is prepared once the USAO/OAG has determined whether or not to prosecute. United States Marshals are responsible for transporting arrestees within the Courthouse. If a defendant has multiple cases in different courtrooms, this can significantly affect the time for the defendant’s appearance in C-10.

According to law, bench warrants do not expire and are outstanding until either executed or quashed by the Judge. A warrant is executed when a law enforcement official has picked up the defendant and brought him before the court. A bench warrant is quashed when a judge issues an order.

The Office of Court Interpreting Services provides interpreters for persons who do not speak or understand English or who are hearing impaired. For more information regarding the Office of Court Interpreting services please visit the Request an Interpreter section. 

An attorney can request that an inmate receive a haircut/shave before a court appearance by submitting a request via fax, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The request must include the inmate’s name and DCDC number, and must allow adequate time to comply with the request. •For inmates at the JAIL, the fax number is (202) 699-4877 •For inmates at CTF, the fax number is (202) 698-3301

Assistance to file a motion can be obtained through a private attorney, legal aid, or a law school. For sample motions and instructions, you may also visit: the Public Defender Service, 633 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, or the DC Employment Justice Center Worker’s Rights Clinics held every Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bread for the City, 1525 7th Street, NW (between P & Q Streets).