During the Government shutdown, all jurors should report to Court according to their jurors summons. The issuing of marriage licenses and performing marriage ceremonies will cease during the lapse, however starting on October 14, 2025, the District of Columbia Office of the Secretary will issue marriage licenses, certified copies of marriage licenses issued by the Secretary, and authorize religious and civil celebrants to perform weddings in the District of Columbia. For more details, visit our MARRIAGE page here: https://www.dccourts.gov/services/marriage-matters. Superior Court staff will continue to issue certified copies of vital records, which include certified copies of marriage certificates. More information can be found here: https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/matters-docs/DC_Courts_Shutdown_Plan.pdf
Please direct all correspondence to: criminalcasemanagement [at] dcsc.gov (criminalcasemanagement[at]dcsc[dot]gov)
The criminal counter is now open.We accept electronic payments through PromptPay and CRMPay. To use our electronic payment portal, please contact the Criminal Finance Office at 202-879-1840 or email:
BondPayPortal [at] dcsc.gov (BondPayPortal[at]dcsc[dot]gov) for bond paymentsPresiding Judge: Hon. Rainey Brandt
Deputy Presiding Judge: Hon. Danya Dayson
Director: William Agosto
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20001
Mondays-Fridays:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Criminal Finance Office: Mondays-Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(On Saturdays and holidays, electronic payment for bonds can be accepted for less than $1,000. Please send an email to: bondpayportal [at] dcsc.gov to request to post a bond.)
Arraignment Court (Courtroom C10)
Weekdays (M-F):
1:30p.m.
Saturdays
2:00 pm
Sundays closed
Criminal Information
(202) 879-1373
Criminal Finance Office
(202) 879-1840
(202) 638-5352