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ShareWhere can I view a listing of events and scheduled hearing dates in my case?
You may view events and scheduled hearing dates using the public information Court Cases Online system.
How can I file with the court?
If you are not represented by an attorney, you may file your paperwork in person or by mail to the Tax Division, 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Room 4100, Washington, DC 20001; electronically through eFile DC: eFileDCSuperiorCourt.gov; or after-hours drop-box located at the Information Booth on the first floor of the Moultrie Courthouse. If you are represented by an attorney, your filing must be electronically filed.
Can I appeal a judge’s decision?
Yes, a judge’s decision may be appealed by filing a “Notice of Appeal.” The filing fee is $100.
I lost my court paperwork; what should I do?
Call the Tax Division at (202) 879-1737 or visit Court Cases Online.
What if Mediation doesn’t work?
If you have already filed a case with the court, your case will continue to move forward with your scheduled court hearings. Your next court hearing could be a pretrial conference, a hearing, or a trial. If you do not reach an agreement in mediation, the outcome of the mediation will affect your case. The mediator cannot be called to testify in court. The mediator cannot tell anyone about the discussions you had during mediation. Additionally, the mediator destroys their notes at the end of your mediation.
If I have a problem accessing or completing the forms online, who can I contact?
Email the DC Courts Webmaster at webmaster [at] dcsc.gov.
I cannot afford to pay the court costs and filing fees. Is there a way to waive the fees?
You can file an Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs in the Tax Division Clerk’s Office. You may be asked to provide information about your income and expenses to determine if you qualify.
What are the functions of the Tax Division?
The Tax Division receives all petitions for review of DC tax assessments and any related civil penalties imposed by the District of Columbia. The Tax Division also handles all proceedings brought by the District of Columbia for the imposition of criminal penalties levied by or on behalf of the District of Columbia per DC Code 11-1201 et seq.
What are the costs of filing in the Tax Division?
Petition $120.00
Motion $20.00
Motion to reopen a case $35.00
Appeal to DC Court of Appeals $100.00
Photocopies $0.50 per page
Where can I review closed Criminal Tax case files?
Closed Criminal Tax cases that were initiated on or after June 1, 2007, are maintained by the Criminal Division of DC Superior Court and can be reviewed in Room 4000, Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. Closed Criminal Tax cases initiated prior to June 1, 2007, have been archived and are available upon written request in the Tax Division of DC Superior Court in Room 4100, Moultrie Courthouse, 500 Indiana Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001.
