Civil Division
The Civil Division has jurisdiction over any civil action or action in equity (excluding family matters) brought in the District of Columbia, except where jurisdiction is exclusively vested in the Federal Court.
Criminal Division
The Criminal Division is responsible for processing all local criminal matters including felony, misdemeanor, District of Columbia code violations and criminal traffic cases. All criminal domestic violence cases (DVM) are handled in the Domestic Violence Unit.
Crime Victims Compensation Program
The Crime Victims Compensation Program provides financial assistance and reimbursement to victims of crime and their families with crime-related expenses.
Domestic Violence Division
The Domestic Violence Division adjudicates Civil and Criminal Domestic Violence matters. The division processes requests for Civil Protection Orders, Anti- Stalking Orders, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Family Court Operations Division
The Family Court Operations Division receives and processes the following types of cases: child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption, divorce, custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, child support , termination of parental rights, as well as mental health and rehabilitation.
Family Court Social Services Division
Family Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is the District’s juvenile probation agency. CSSD is responsible for serving and supervising juveniles involved in the “front-end” of the District’s juvenile justice system.
Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division
The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division (Multi-Door) helps parties resolve disputes in Superior Court through mediation and other types of appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) online and in-person.
Office of the Auditor-Master
The Office of the Auditor-Master is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability within the judicial system.
Probate Division
Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone's death. It usually involves proving that the deceased's will is valid, identifying the deceased person's property and having it appraised, paying outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the property per the will or state law.
Special Operations Division
The Special Operations Division oversees the Juror Office, Child Care Center, the Superior Court Library, and Court Interpreting Services.
Tax Office
The Tax Office receives all petitions for review of DC tax assessments and any related civil penalties imposed by the District of Columbia.