Juvenile and Neglect Branch

Last Updated : 02/12/2026

The Juvenile and Neglect Branch processes cases involving juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, persons in need of supervision (PINS), and other status offender related cases such as truancy and runaway cases. In addition, the branch processes family special proceedings, guardianship, and applications pursuant to the Interstate Compact Act relating to juveniles.

Juvenile new referral hearings are held in Courtroom JM-15. JM-15 is open Monday-Friday, Saturdays & holidays. 

Family Court

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Kelly Higashi
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Steven Wellner
Interim Director
Blanche W. Reese, Esq.
Deputy Director
Toni F. Gore
Location
Clerk's Office
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-300
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Central Intake Center
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-540
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Marriage Bureau
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-600
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Self-Help Center
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-570
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contact Info
General Information
phone
(202) 879-1212
Self-Help Center
phone
(202) 879-0096
Certified Copies
email
FamilyCourtCertifiedCopies [at] dcsc.gov