During the government shutdown, most DC Court operations are OPEN. All jurors should report to Court according to their jurors' summons.
Some court services are LIMITED or CLOSED as follows: The Superior Court will not issue marriage licenses or perform marriage ceremonies during the shutdown. The Superior Court will continue to issue certified copies of vital records, which include certified copies of marriage certificates that were issued by the Superior Court. The District of Columbia Office of the Secretary is now issuing marriage licenses, certified copies of marriage licenses issued by the Secretary, and are authorizing religious and civil celebrants to perform weddings in the District of Columbia. More details here: https://os.dc.gov/page/marriage-bureau The Law Library and Child Care Center in DC Superior Court are also closed during the shutdown. More information on the DC Courts government shutdown plan can be found here: https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/matters-docs/DC_Courts_Shutdown_Plan.pdf
The Tax Division receives all petitions for review of DC tax assessments and any related civil penalties imposed by the District of Columbia. The Tax Division also handles all proceedings brought by the District of Columbia for the imposition of criminal penalties levied by or on behalf of the District of Columbia per DC Code 11-1201.
Presiding Judge: Hon. Erik P. Christian
Deputy Presiding Judge: Hon. Michael O'Keefe
Interim Director, Special Operations Division : Blanche Reese, Esq.
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW, Suite 4100
Washington, DC 20001
Monday-Friday:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tax Officer: Aletre Barnett
(202) 879-1737