Seals of the Court of Appeals and Superior Court
District of Columbia Courts
Judge-in-Chambers

The courtroom called Judge in Chambers (JIC) in the Civil Division handles a wide variety of emergency hearings, short-term cases, and administrative matters, such as adult name changes and other changes to vital records. in the Civil Division. Below you will find information about the most common matters handled in JIC, as well as applications and forms you can complete and file online or print and file in person.

In most instances, applicants/parties will be required to attend a hearing before a judge in JIC. Please note that these hearings are conducted through Webex and will rarely be on the same day that an applicant/party files their paperwork with the court.

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Contact
Judge-in-Chambers

Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Room 4103
Fourth floor

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Hours of Operation

Mondays-Fridays:
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Exceptions
All government holidays

Office Number

(202) 879 - 1133