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Judges will conduct virtual, in-person, or hybrid proceedings from the Superior Court, with limited exceptions as noted in the division's Reimagining Plan
Civil cases are brought against a party, business or company when the nature of a suit involves an alleged wrongful act. Generally, civil suits are non-criminal actions and result in a party owing money or performing an action ordered by the Court. Common Court actions arise from disputes involving unpaid loans, unpaid rent, and breach of contract.Click here to see civil weekly calendars
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The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
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The public information viewed on the Court Cases Online system reflects the docket entries in civil, criminal, criminal domestic violence and tax cases, probate cases for large estates and small estates, disclaimers of interest, major litigation, wills and foreign estate proceedings.
Contact
Civil Division
Presiding Judge: Hon. Todd Edelman
Deputy Presiding Judge: Hon. Alfred Irving Jr.
Director: Lynn Magee
Deputy Director:
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays:
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Wednesdays:
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (only Small Claims and Landlord & Tenant)
Filings can be made in the after-hours filing box in the lobby of the Moultrie Courthouse.
Branch Telephone Numbers
Civil Actions Branch:
(202) 879-1133
Landlord and Tenant Branch:
(202) 879-4879
Small Claims Branch:
(202) 879-1120
Courtroom Support Branch:
(202) 879-1750
"Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All"
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