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DC Court of Appeals Rules

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	DOWNLOAD ALL RULES Title Download PDF Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules; Definitions Rule 2. Seal Rule 2.1 Suspension of Rules Rule 3. Appeal as of Right — How taken Rule 4. Appeal as of Right — When taken Rule 5. Appeals by Permission Pursuant to D.C. Code § 11-721 (d) (2001) Rule 6. Appeals by Application Pursuant to D.C. Code § 11-721 © (2001) and § 17-301 (2001) Rule 7. Bond for Costs on Appeal in a Civil Case Rule 8. Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal Rule 9. Release or Detention in a Criminal Case Rule 10. The Record on Appeal Rule 11. Transmission of the Record Rule 12. Docketing the Appeal; Filing the Record; Sealing the Record Rule 13. Dismissal of Appeal Rule 14. Appeal Conferences Rule 15. Review of Agency Orders Rule 16. Record on Review Rule 17. Filing of the Record Rule 18. Stay Pending Review Rule 19. Conditions Pending Appeal Rule 20. Applicability of Other Rules Rule 21. Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs Rule 22. Certification of Questions of Law Rule 23. Reserved Rule 24. Waiver of Fees, Costs, or Security (In Forma Pauperis) Rule 25. Filing and Service Rule 25.1 Emergency and Expedited Cases Rule 26. Computing and Extending Time Rule 26.1. Corporate Disclosure Statement Rule 27. Motions Rule 28. Briefs Rule 29. Brief of an Amicus Curiae Rule 30. Appendix to the Briefs Rule 31. Serving and Filing Briefs Rule 32. Form of Briefs, Appendices, and Other Papers Rule 33. Calendaring of Cases Rule 34. Oral Argument Rule 35. Petition for Hearing or Rehearing En Banc; En Banc Determination Rule 36. Entry of Judgment; Notice; Opinions Rule 37. Interest on Judgment Rule 38. Sanctions Rule 39. Costs Rule 40. Petition for Rehearing by the Division Rule 41. Mandate: Contents; Issuance and Effective Date; Stay; Remand; Recall; and Disciplinary Matters Rule 42. Appearance and Withdrawal of Attorneys Self-representation Rule 43. Substitution of Parties Rule 44. Challenges to Statutes of the United States or the District of Columbia Rule 45. Clerk’s Duties Rule 46. Admission to the Bar Rule 46-A. Admission to the Bar Based on COVID-19 Emergency Examination Waiver Rules 46 B. Temporary Admission to the Bar for Military Spouse Attorneys Rule 47. Masters Rule 48. Legal Assistance by Law Students Rule 49. Unauthorized Practice of Law Rule 50. Judicial Conference of the District of Columbia Schedule of Fees and Costs

Rules of the DC Court of Appeals

DC Court of Appeals Rules

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"Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All"

District of Columbia Courts | (202) 879-1010