You can access the website at  https://www.dccourts.gov/services/dccourts-libraries.

No. At this time, there is no public access research terminal at the DC Courts libraries. You may consult this list to find other local law libraries around D.C.: https://www.dcbar.org/for-lawyers/external-resources/legal-links/law-libraries

No, you may not check out materials from our libraries, but you may use the materials while inside the Superior Court law library.

No, librarians are not attorneys and cannot provide you with any legal advice on your case. However, you may visit the Superior Court library and review legal resources to prepare for your case. Librarians can provide help with: 1) Conducting basic legal research assistance, e.g., how to locate treatises, how to get started on a research project, 2) Locating sources of information, 3) Sharing print materials stored in the Superior Court Library.

Within two (2) business days

You may call 202-879-1478 or email the librarians from our website link, "Ask a Librarian," at https://www.dccourts.gov/services/dccourts-libraries#ask

The DC Courts have a law library at Superior Court (Moultrie Building, Room 6735) that is open to the public.

There are organizations in the community that might be able to connect you with a free lawyer to help you with your case. Click here to see a list of these legal services organizations in D.C.

The DC Courts and organizations in the community have information and resources available for people who don’t have a lawyer. Click here to go to the Courts’ Legal Help page.

Once you submit the application and necessary documents, it may take up to 3 business days for CVCP to review an application. If accepted, your application will be assigned to a claims examiner, who has 7 days to review you claim and contact you.