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 10, 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
Operating Status
ShareDomestic Violence
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. In addition, the division processes requests for emergency same-day civil orders. The Domestic Violence Division also adjudicates criminal domestic violence misdemeanors and violations of protection orders.
The Court also hosts the Domestic Violence Division operations include a coordinated response to domestic violence and partnership with criminal justice partners and victim services agencies. The wrap-around services are handled in intake centers located in throughout the city.
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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
Domestic Violence Division
Presiding Judge: Hon. Elizabeth Carroll Wingo
Deputy Presiding Judge: Hon. Sean Staples
Location
Domestic Violence Division Clerk's Offices
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 879-0157
Anacostia Professional Building
2041 Martin Luther King, Jr., SE, Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 879-1500
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
(In order to have a same day emergency civil hearing, filings must be received by Clerk’s Office by 3:00pm)
Telephone Numbers
Rita Blandino, Director
(202) 879-0157
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