Rules of the Superior Court

Last Updated : 02/13/2026

General

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Agency Review Rule 1. Superior Court Review of Agency Orders or Decisions
Agency Review Rule 2. Appeals from the Traffic Adjudication Appeals Board to the Superior Court Under D.C. Code 50-2304.05

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23-110 Rule 1. Scope of Rules
23-110 Rule 2. Motion
23-110 Rule 3. Filing Motion
23-110 Rule 4. Preliminary Consideration by Judge_ Appointment of Counsel
23-110 Rule 5. Answer_ Contents
23-110 Rule 6. Discovery
23-110 Rule 7. Expansion of Record
23-110 Rule 8. Evidentiary Hearing
23-110 Rule 9. Delayed or Successive Motions
23-110 Rule 10. Powers of Magistrates
23-110 Rule 11. Time for Appeal
23-110 Rule 12. Superior Court Rules of Criminal and Civil Procedure_ Extent of Applicability

Civil

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Civil Rule 1. Scope and Purpose
Civil Rule 2. One Form of Action
Civil Rule 3. Commencing an Action
Civil Rule 3-I. Actions Involving Real Property
Civil Rule 4. Summons
Civil Rule 4-I. Service by Publication
Civil Rule 4.1. Serving Other Process
Civil Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and Other Papers
Civil Rule 5.1. Challenge to Validity or Constitutionality
Civil Rule 5.1-I. Intervention by the United States or the District of Columbia
Civil Rule 5-I. Proof of Service
Civil Rule 5-II. Pleadings and Orders Affecting Estates of Veterans
Civil Rule 5-III. Sealed or Confidential Documents
Civil Rule 5.2 Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court
Civil Rule 6. Computing and Extending Time; Time for Motion Papers
Civil Rule 6-I. Continuous Session of Court
Civil Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed_ Form of Motions and Other Papers
Civil Rule 7-I. Stipulations
Civil Rule 7.1. Disclosure Statement
Civil Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading
Civil Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters
Civil Rule 9-I. Verifications, Affidavits, and Declarations
Civil Rule 10. Form of Pleadings
Civil Rule 10-I. Pleadings Stationery and Locational Information
Civil Rule 11. Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers_ Representations to Court_ Sanctions
Civil Rule 12. Defenses and Objections
Civil Rule 12-I. Motions Practice
Civil Rule 13. Counterclaim and Crossclaim
Civil Rule 14. Third-Party Practice
Civil Rule 15. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
Civil Rule 16. Pretrial Conferences_ Pretrial Status Conferences_ Scheduling_ Management
Civil Rule 16-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 16-II Failure to Appear for Conference
Civil Rule 17. Plaintiff and Defendant_ Capacity_ Public Officers
Civil Rule 18. Joinder of Claims
Civil Rule 19. Required Joinder of Parties
Civil Rule 20. Permissive Joinder of Parties
Civil Rule 21. Misjoinder and Nonjoinder of Parties
Civil Rule 22. Interpleader
Civil Rule 23. Class Actions
Civil Rule 23-I. Class Actions Procedure for Determining Whether Action May Be Maintained as Class Action_ Additional Notice Requirements
Civil Rule 23-II. Deleted
Civil Rule 23.1. Derivative Actions
Civil Rule 23.2. Actions Relating to Unincorporated Associations
Civil Rule 24. Intervention
Civil Rule 25. Substitution of Parties
Civil Rule 26. Duty to Disclose_ General Provisions Governing Discovery
Civil Rule 27. Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony
Civil Rule 28. Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
Civil Rule 28-I. Interstate Depositions and Discovery Procedures
Civil Rule 28-II. Appointment of Examiner to Take Testimony of a Witness Residing Outside the District of Columbia_ Commissions
Civil Rule 29. Stipulations About Discovery Procedure
Civil Rule 30. Depositions by Oral Examination
Civil Rule 31. Depositions by Written Questions
Civil Rule 32. Using Depositions in Court Proceedings
Civil Rule 33. Interrogatories to Parties
Civil Rule 34. Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering onto Land, for Inspection and Other Purposes
Civil Rule 35. Physical and Mental Examinations
Civil Rule 36. Requests for Admission
Civil Rule 37. Failure to Cooperate in Discovery Sanctions
Civil Rule 38. Right to a Jury Trial_ Demand
Civil Rule 38-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 38-II. Failure to Appear for Trial as Consent to Trial Without Jury
Civil Rule 39. Trial by Jury or by the Court
Civil Rule 39-I. Appearance at Trial
Civil Rule 39-II. Number of Counsel
Civil Rule 40. Omitted
Civil Rule 40-I. Assignment of Cases
Civil Rule 40-II. Designation and Assignment of Cases to Civil I Calendars
Civil Rule 40-III. Collection and Subrogation Cases
Civil Rule 41. Dismissal of Actions
Civil Rule 41-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 42. Consolidation_ Separate Trials
Civil Rule 43. Evidence
Civil Rule 43-I. Record of a Regularly Conducted Activity_ Public Record_ Photographic Copies
Civil Rule 43-II. Deleted
Civil Rule 44. Proving an Official Record
Civil Rule 44-I. Proving Statutes, Ordinances, and Regulations
Civil Rule 44.1. Determining Foreign Law
Civil Rule 45. Subpoena
Civil Rule 46. Objecting to a Ruling or Order
Civil Rule 47. Selecting Jurors
Civil Rule 47-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 48. Number of Jurors_ Verdict_ Polling
Civil Rule 49. Special Verdict_ General Verdict and Questions
Civil Rule 50. Judgment as a Matter of Law in a Jury Trial_ Related Motion for a New Trial_ Conditional Ruling
Civil Rule 51. Instructions to the Jury_ Objections_ Preserving a Claim of Error
Civil Rule 52. Findings and Conclusions by the Court_ Judgment on Partial Findings
Civil Rule 53. Masters
Civil Rule 53-I. Auditor-Master Fees
Civil Rule 53-II. Deposit for Expenses
Civil Rule 54. Judgment_ Costs
Civil Rule 54-I. Witness Fees_ Costs of Depositions, Transcripts, and Bonds
Civil Rule 54-II. Waiver of Costs, Fees, or Security
Civil Rule 55. Default_ Default Judgment
Civil Rule 55-I. Withdrawal of Jury Demand After Default
Civil Rule 55-II. Ex Parte Proof by Motion of Pecuniary Losses_ Deficiency Judgment
Civil Rule 55-III. Vacating Default or Default Judgment by Consent
Civil Rule 56. Summary Judgment
Civil Rule 57. Declaratory Judgment
Civil Rule 58. Entering Judgment
Civil Rule 59. New Trial_ Altering or Amending a Judgment
Civil Rule 60. Relief from a Judgment or Order
Civil Rule 61. Harmless Error
Civil Rule 62. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
Civil Rule 62.1. Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal
Civil Rule 62-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 62-II. Application for Termination of Stay or for Entry of Judgment
Civil Rule 62-III. Enforcing Foreign Judgments; Recognizing Foreign-Country Money Judgments
Civil Rule 63. Judge's or Magistrate Judge's Inability to Proceed
Civil Rule 63-I. Bias or Prejudice of a Judge or Magistrate Judge
Civil Rule 64. Seizing a Person or Property
Civil Rule 64-I. Attachment Before Judgment
Civil Rule 64-II. Replevin Actions
Civil Rule 65. Injunctions and Restraining Orders
Civil Rule 65.1. Proceedings Against a Security Provider
Civil Rule 66. Receivers
Civil Rule 67. Deposit into Court
Civil Rule 67-I. Recording Money Paid to or by Clerk
Civil Rule 68. Offer of Judgment
Civil Rule 68-I. Judgment by Confession or Consent
Civil Rule 69. Execution
Civil Rule 69-I. Attachment After Judgment
Civil Rule 69-II. Particular Provisions for Attachments of Wages After Judgment
Civil Rule 70. Enforcing a Judgment for a Specific Act
Civil Rule 70-I. Confirming, Vacating, or Modifying Arbitration Awards Under the Arbitration Amendments Act of 2007
Civil Rule 71. Enforcing Relief for of Against a Nonparty
Civil Rule 71.1. Condemning Real or Personal Property
Civil Rule 71.1-I. Proceedings for Forfeiture of Property
Civil Rule 72. Deleted
Civil Rule 73. Magistrate Judges Trial by Consent_ Appeal
Civil Rule 74. Omitted
Civil Rule 75. Omitted
Civil Rule 76. Omitted
Civil Rule 77. Conducting Business_ Clerk's Authority_ Notice of an Order or Judgment
Civil Rule 77-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 77-II. Uncontested Motions for Security for Costs
Civil Rule 78. Omitted
Civil Rule 78-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 79. Records Kept by the Clerk
Civil Rule 79-I. Copies and Custody of Filed Papers
Civil Rule 80. Stenographic or Digitally Recorded Transcripts as Evidence
Civil Rule 81. Applicability of the Rules in General
Civil Rule 82. Jurisdiction Unaffected
Civil Rule 83. Directives by Judge or Magistrate Judge
Civil Rule 83-I. Amendments of or Additions to Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure
Civil Rule 84. Forms
Civil Rule 85. Title
Civil Rule 86. Effective Dates
Civil Rule 86-I. Deleted
Civil Rule 87. Omitted
Civil Rule 101. Appearance and Withdrawal of Attorneys
Civil Rule 102. Deleted
Civil Rule 103. Deleted
Civil Rule 104. Avoidance and Resolution of Conflicts in Engagements of Counsel Among the Courts in the District of Columbia
Civil Rule 201. Recording of Court Proceedings; Release of Transcripts; Restrictions on Use of Electronic Recording Devices, Photography, and Broadcasting
Civil Rule 202. Fees
Civil Rule 203. Deleted
Civil Rule 204. Administrative Searches and Inspections
Civil Rule 205. Change of Name
Civil Rule 301. Compensation of Conservators and Guardians of Infants
Civil Rule 302. Duties and Compensation of a Guardian Ad Litem in Conservatorship Proceedings
Civil Rule 303. Bonds and Undertakings
Civil Rule 304. Trustees, Conservators, Guardians Ad Litem, and Other Fiduciaries
Civil Rule 305. Trust Funds_ Fiduciaries
Civil Rule 306. Investments by a Fiduciary
Civil Rule 307. Dower_ Life Estate
Civil Rule 308. Court Sales of Real and Personal Property
Civil Rule 309. Conferences
Civil Rule 310. Conservatorships
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L & T Rule 1. Scope and Purpose
L & T Rule 2. Applicability of Certain Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure
L & T Rule 3. Commencement of Action
L & T Rule 3-I. Properties Subject to Court-Ordered Receiverships
L & T Rule 3-II. Joinder of Persons or Entities Needed for Just Adjudication
L & T Rule 4. Process
L & T Rule 5. Pleading by the Defendant
L & T Rule 6. Jury Demand
L & T Rule 7. Time of Sessions, Office Hours, and Trials
L & T Rule 7-I. Deleted
L & T Rule 8. Trial Continuance
L & T Rule 9. Persons Appearing in a Representative Capacity
L & T Rule 10. Discovery
L & T Rule 11. Proceedings by the Court
L & T Rule 11-I. Deleted
L & T Rule 12. Deleted
L & T Rule 12-I. Protective Order
L & T Rule 13. Motions
L & T Rule 13-I. Motions in Cases Certified to Civil Actions Branch
L & T Rule 14. Entry of Judgment
L & T Rule 14-I. Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute
L & T Rule 14-II. Redemption of Tenancy
L & T Rule 15. Fees and Costs
L & T Rule 16. Execution

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Small Claims Rule 1. Scope, Title, and Purpose
Small Claims Rule 2. Applicability of Certain Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure
Small Claims Rule 3. Commencement of Actions
Small Claims Rule 4. Service of Process
Small Claims Rule 5. Pleadings
Small Claims Rule 6. Jury Demand
Small Claims Rule 7. Trials
Small Claims Rule 8. Certification to the Civil Actions Branch
Small Claims Rule 9. Persons Appearing in a Representative Capacity
Small Claims Rule 10. Discovery
Small Claims Rule 11. Preliminary Proceedings
Small Claims Rule 12. Proceedings by the Court
Small Claims Rule 13. Motions
Small Claims Rule 13-I. Motions and Discovery in Cases Certified to the Civil Actions Branch
Small Claims Rule 14. Costs
Small Claims Rule 15. Judgment
Small Claims Rule 16. Installment Payment of Judgment
Small Claims Rule 17. Supplementary Proceedings in Wage Claims
Small Claims Rule 18. Attorney's Fees
Small Claims Rule 19. Collection and Subrogation Cases
Small Claims Arbitration Rule. 1 Judge as Arbitrator
Small Claims Arbitration Rule 2. Consent to Arbitration
Small Claims Arbitration Rule 3. Hearing; Taking Evidence; Additional Fees
Small Claims Arbitration Rule 4. Withdrawing from Arbitration
Small Claims Arbitration Rule 5. Written Award
Small Claims Arbitration Rule 6. Recording the Award
Small Claims Conciliation Rule 1-4. Deleted

Criminal

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Criminal Rule 1. Scope Authority of the Chief Judge Definitions
Criminal Rule 2. Interpretation
Criminal Rule 3. The Complaint
Criminal Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint
Criminal Rule 4.1. Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other Reliable Electronic Means
Criminal Rule 4-I. Use of Summons When Reprosecuting Offense
Criminal Rule 5. Initial Appearance
Criminal Rule 5.1. Preliminary Hearing
Criminal Rule 5-I. Deleted
Criminal Rule 6. The Grand Jury
Criminal Rule 7. The Indictment and the Information
Criminal Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and of Defendants
Criminal Rule 9. Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information
Criminal Rule 10. Arraignment
Criminal Rule 11. Pleas
Criminal Rule 12. Pleadings and Pretrial Motions
Criminal Rule 12.1. Notice of an Alibi Defense
Criminal Rule 12-I. Motions Practice
Criminal Rule 12.2. Notice of an Insanity Defense_ Mental Examination
Criminal Rule 12.3. Notice of a Public-Authority Defense
Criminal Rule 12.4. Disclosure Statement
Criminal Rule 13. Joint Trial of Separate Cases
Criminal Rule 14. Relief from Prejudicial Joinder
Criminal Rule 15. Depositions
Criminal Rule 16. Discovery and Inspection
Criminal Rule 16-I. Informal Discovery
Criminal Rule 17. Subpoena
Criminal Rule 17.1. Pretrial Conference
Criminal Rule 18. Omitted
Criminal Rule 19. Vacant
Criminal Rule 20. Transfer From the District of Columbia for Plea and Sentence
Criminal Rule 21. Omitted
Criminal Rule 22. Vacant
Criminal Rule 23. Jury or Nonjury Trial
Criminal Rule 24. Trial Jurors
Criminal Rule 25. Judge’s or Magistrate Judge’s Disability
Criminal Rule 26. Evidence
Criminal Rule 26.1. Foreign Law Determination
Criminal Rule 26.2. Producing a Witness’s Statement
Criminal Rule 26.3. Mistrial
Criminal Rule 27. Proving an Official Record
Criminal Rule 28. Court-Appointed Expert Witnesses and Interpreters
Criminal Rule 29. Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal
Criminal Rule 29.1. Closing Argument
Criminal Rule 30. Jury Instructions
Criminal Rule 31. Jury Verdict
Criminal Rule 32. Sentencing and Judgment
Criminal Rule 32.1. Revoking or Modifying Probation
Criminal Rule 32.2. Omitted
Criminal Rule 33. New Trial
Criminal Rule 34. Arresting Judgment
Criminal Rule 35. Correcting or Reducing a Sentence or Collateral_ Setting Aside Forfeiture
Criminal Rule 36. Clerical Error
Criminal Rule 36-I. Recording of Court Proceedings_ Release of Transcripts
Criminal Rule 37. Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal
Criminal Rule 38. Staying a Sentence
Criminal Rule 39. Vacant
Criminal Rule 40. Release and Detention of Federal Defendants
Criminal Rule 40-I. State Fugitives and Extradition
Criminal Rule 41. Search and Seizure
Criminal Rule 41-I. Interception of Wire or Oral Communications
Criminal Rule 42. Criminal Contempt
Criminal Rule 43. Defendant's Presence
Criminal Rule 44. Right to Appointed Counsel_ Joint Representation
Criminal Rule 44-I. Assignment of Counsel
Criminal Rule 45. Computing and Extending Time
Criminal Rule 46. Release from Custody_ Supervising Detention
Criminal Rule 47. Motions and Supporting Affidavits
Criminal Rule 47-I. Deleted
Criminal Rule 48. Dismissal
Criminal Rule 49. Serving and Filing Papers
Criminal Rule 49.1. Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court
Criminal Rule 50. Omitted
Criminal Rule 51. Preserving Claimed Error
Criminal Rule 52. Harmless and Plain Error
Criminal Rule 53. Photography, Broadcasting, Recording, and Other Disclosures
Criminal Rule 54. Deleted
Criminal Rule 55. Records of the Clerk
Criminal Rule 55-I. Removal of Records
Criminal Rule 56. When Court Is Open
Criminal Rule 57. Rules of Courts
Criminal Rule 58. Omitted
Criminal Rule 59. Deleted
Criminal Rule 60. Victim's Rights
Criminal Rule 61. Title
Criminal Rule 62. Rules Emergency
Criminal Rule 100. Deleted
Criminal Rule 101. Assignment of Cases
Criminal Rule 102. Deleted
Criminal Rule 103. Deleted
Criminal Rule 104. Deleted
Criminal Rule 105. Deleted
Criminal Rule 106. Deleted
Criminal Rule 107. Deleted
Criminal Rule 108. Deleted
Criminal Rule 109. Deleted
Criminal Rule 110. Deleted
Criminal Rule 111. Motion for Continuance
Criminal Rule 112. Notice of Appearance Submitted by Defense Counsel
Criminal Rule 113. Witness Fees and Allowances
Criminal Rule 114. Deleted
Criminal Rule 115. Deleted
Criminal Rule 116. Bond or Collateral Security
Criminal Rule 117. Magistrate Judges
Criminal Rule 118. Deleted
Criminal Rule 119. Custody of Property and Exhibits in Criminal Cases
Criminal Rule 120. Deleted

Crime Victims Compensation Program

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CVCP Rule 1. Purpose

Domestic Violence Division

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DV Rule 1. Scope; Purpose; Title; Applicability of Civil Rules; Other Proceedings Assigned to the Domestic Violence Division
DV Rule 10. Dismissal of Petition
DV Rule 11. Failure to Appear
DV Rule 12. Conduct of Trials or Hearings
DV Rule 13. Issuance of Orders
DV Rule 14. Contempt
DV Rule 15. Appeal
DV Rule 2. Commencing an Action; Amending or Supplementing Petition; Related Cases
DV Rule 3. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Documents
DV Rule 4. Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court
DV Rule 5. Serving a Petition or Other Filing
DV Rule 6. Temporary Protection Orders
DV Rule 7. Motions
DV Rule 8. Discovery
DV Rule 9. Subpoenas

Family Court Operations

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General Family Rule A. Branches, Sections, and Scope
General Family Rule B. Family Court Clerk's Office
General Family Rule C. Fees
General Family Rule D. Magistrate Judges
General Family Rule E. Subpoenas
General Family Rule F. Witness Fees
General Family Rule G. Continuances
General Family Rule H. Notice of Hearing and Order Directing Appearance
General Family Rule I. Deleted
General Family Rule J. Employer's Statements
General Family Rule K. Financial Statements
General Family Rule L. Jury Trials
General Family Rule M. Law Student Practice
General Family Rule N. Recording of Court Proceedings_ Release of Transcripts
General Family Rule O. Avoidance and Resolution of Conflicts in Engagements of Counsel Among the Courts in the District of Columbia
General Family Rule P. Sealing of Records
General Family Rule Q. Record Made in Regular Course of Business Photographic Copies
General Family Rule R. Judge in Chambers_ Judge on Emergency Assignment
General Family Rule S. Disciplinary Proceedings Against Attorneys
General Family Rule T. Employees Not to Practice Law

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Adoption Rule 1. Scope

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DR Rule 1. Title, Scope, and Purpose
DR Rule 2. Form of Action; Definitions; Unsworn Declarations
DR Rule 3. Commencement of Action
DR Rule 4. Process
DR Rule 5. Service and Filing of Other Pleadings and Papers
DR Rule 5.1. Challenge to Validity or Constitutionality of a District of Columbia Statute, Order, Regulation, or Enactment-Constitutional Challenge to a Federal or State Statute
DR Rule 5.1-I. Intervention by the United States or the District of Columbia
DR Rule 5.2. Privacy Protection for Filings Made with the Court
DR Rule 5-I. Deleted
DR Rule 5-II. Deleted
DR Rule 5-III. Sealed or Confidential Documents
DR Rule 6. Computing and Extending Time Time for Motion Papers
DR Rule 6-I. Deleted
DR Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed Form of Motions and Other Papers Stipulations
DR Rule 7-I. Deleted
DR Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading
DR Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters
DR Rule 9-I. Deleted
DR Rule 10. Form of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers
DR Rule 10-I. Deleted
DR Rule 11. Signing of Pleadings Motions and Other Papers Representations to the Court Sanctions
DR Rule 12. Defenses and Objections--When and How Presented Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
DR Rule 12-I. Deleted
DR Rule 13. Counterclaim
DR Rule 14. Deleted
DR Rule 15. Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
DR Rule 16. Pretrial Procedure in Domestic II Cases
DR Rule 16-I. Pretrial Procedure in Domestic I Cases
DR Rule 17. Plaintiff and Defendant Capacity
DR Rule 18. Joinder of Claims
DR Rule 19. Joinder of Persons
DR Rule 20. Deleted
DR Rule 21. Deleted
DR Rule 22. Deleted
DR Rule 23. Deleted
DR Rule 23-I. Deleted
DR Rule 23-II. Deleted
DR Rule 23.1. Deleted
DR Rule 23.2. Deleted
DR Rule 24. Intervention
DR Rule 24-I. Deleted
DR Rule 25. Substitution of Parties
DR Rule 26. Duty to Disclose General Provisions Governing Discovery
DR Rule 27. Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony
DR Rule 28. Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
DR Rule 28-I. Interstate Depositions and Discovery Procedures
DR Rule 28-II. Appointment of Examiner to Take Testimony of a Witness Residing Outside the District of Columbia; Commissions
DR Rule 29. Stipulations About Discovery Procedure
DR Rule 30. Depositions by Oral Examination
DR Rule 31. Depositions by Written Questions
DR Rule 32. Using Depositions in Court Proceedings
DR Rule 33. Interrogatories to Parties
DR Rule 34. Producing Documents Electronically Stored Information and Tangible Things or Entering onto Land for Inspection and Other Purposes
DR Rule 35. Physical and Mental Examinations
DR Rule 36. Requests for Admission
DR Rule 37. Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery Sanctions
DR Rule 38. Deleted
DR Rule 38-I. Deleted
DR Rule 39. Deleted
DR Rule 40. Deleted
DR Rule 40-I. Deleted
DR Rule 40-II. Deleted
DR Rule 41. Dismissal of Actions
DR Rule 41-I. Deleted
DR Rule 42. Consolidation Separate Trials
DR Rule 43. Evidence
DR Rule 43-I. Deleted
DR Rule 43-II. Deleted
DR Rule 44. Proving an Official Record
DR Rule 44-I. Proving Statutes, Ordinances, and Regulations
DR Rule 44.1. Determining Foreign Law
DR Rule 45. Subpoena
DR Rule 46. Objection to a Ruling or Order
DR Rule 47. Deleted
DR Rule 48. Deleted
DR Rule 49. Deleted
DR Rule 50. Judgment as a Matter of Law Related Motion for a New Trial Conditional Ruling
DR Rule 51. Deleted
DR Rule 52. Findings and Conclusions by the Court Judgment on Partial Findings
DR Rule 53. Masters
DR Rule 53-I. Deleted
DR Rule 53-II. Deleted
DR Rule 54. Judgments; Costs
DR Rule 54-I. Deleted.
DR Rule 54-II. Waiver of Costs, Fees, or Security
DR Rule 55. Default; Default Judgment or Order
DR Rule 55-I. Deleted
DR Rule 55-II. Deleted
DR Rule 56. Summary Judgment
DR Rule 57. Declaratory Judgments
DR Rule 58. Entering Judgment
DR Rule 59. Amendment of Judgments; New Trials
DR Rule 60. Relief from a Judgment or Order
DR Rule 61. Harmless Error
DR Rule 62. Stay of Proceedings to Enforce a Judgment
DR Rule 62-I. Supersedeas Bond
DR Rule 62-II. Application for Termination of Stay or for Entry of Judgment
DR Rule 62-III. Enforcing Foreign Judgments
DR Rule 63. Judge’s or Magistrate Judge’s Inability to Proceed
DR Rule 63-I. Bias or Prejudice of a Judge or Magistrate Judge
DR Rule 64. Seizing a Person or Property
DR Rule 64-I. Deleted
DR Rule 65. Injunctions and Restraining Orders
DR Rule 65.1. Proceedings Against a Surety
DR Rule 66. Receivers
DR Rule 67. Deposit into Court; Recording Money Paid to or by Clerk
DR Rule 67-I. Deleted
DR Rule 68. Offer of Judgment
DR Rule 68-I. Deleted
DR Rule 69. Execution
DR Rule 69-I. Attachment After Judgment
DR Rule 69-II. Particular Provisions for Attachments of Wages After Judgment
DR Rule 70. Enforcing a Judgment for a Specific Act
DR Rule 71. Enforcing Relief for or Against a Nonparty
DR Rule 71A. Deleted
DR Rule 71A-I. Deleted
DR Rule 72. Deleted
DR Rule 73. Deleted
DR Rule 74. Deleted
DR Rule 75. Deleted
DR Rule 76. Deleted
DR Rule 77. Conducting Business; Clerk’s Authority; Notice of an Order or Judgment
DR Rule 77-I. Deleted
DR Rule 77-II. Deleted
DR Rule 78. Deleted
DR Rule 78-I. Deleted
DR Rule 79. Records Kept by the Clerk
DR Rule 79-I. Copies and Custody of Filed Papers
DR Rule 80. Deleted
DR Rule 81. Deleted
DR Rule 82. Deleted
DR Rule 83. Deleted
DR Rule 83-I. Deleted
DR Rule 84. Forms
DR Rule 85. Deleted
DR Rule 86. Effective Dates
DR Rule 86-I. Deleted
DR Rule 101. Attorneys-Appearance; Withdrawal; Appointment; Termination
DR Rule 102. Deleted
DR Rule 103. Deleted
DR Rule 201. Release of Transcripts
DR Rule 202. Omitted
DR Rule 203. Deleted
DR Rule 301 to 308. Deleted
DR Rule 309. Deleted
DR Rule 401. Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Proceedings
DR Rule 402. Deleted
DR Rule 403. Payment of Support
DR Rule 404. Social Service Referrals
DR Rule 405. Deleted
DR Rule 406. Writ of Ne Exeat

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Juvenile Rule 1. Scope
Juvenile Rule 10. Initial Hearings
Juvenile Rule 101. Definitions
Juvenile Rule 102. Intake Procedures
Juvenile Rule 103. Criteria for Intake
Juvenile Rule 104. Consent Decree
Juvenile Rule 105. Detention and Shelter Care Procedures
Juvenile Rule 106. Criteria for Detention and Shelter Care
Juvenile Rule 107. Detention or Shelter Care Hearing
Juvenile Rule 108. Transfer for Criminal Prosecution
Juvenile Rule 109. Transfer Hearing
Juvenile Rule 11. Guilty Pleas
Juvenile Rule 110. Physical and Mental Examinations
Juvenile Rule 110A. Treatment When Child Determined to Be Incompetent
Juvenile Rule 111. Privilege Against Self-incrimination
Juvenile Rule 112. Restitution and Fines
Juvenile Rule 113. Payment of Court Costs and Expenses
Juvenile Rule 114. Record Made in Regular Course of Business Photographic Copies--Deleted
Juvenile Rule 115. Practice by Attorneys Not Members of the Bar of the District of Columbia
Juvenile Rule 116. Vacant
Juvenile Rule 117. Vacant
Juvenile Rule 118. Sealing of Arrest Records
Juvenile Rule 119. Participation Order
Juvenile Rule 12. Pleadings, Motions, and Defenses Before the Factfinding Hearing
Juvenile Rule 12.1. Notice of Alibi
Juvenile Rule 13. Trial Together of Petitions
Juvenile Rule 14. Relief from Prejudicial Joinder
Juvenile Rule 15. Depositions
Juvenile Rule 16-I. Informal Discovery
Juvenile Rule 16. Discovery and Inspection
Juvenile Rule 17. Subpoena
Juvenile Rule 17.1. Pretrial Conference
Juvenile Rule 18. Place of Prosecution and Trial--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 19. Vacant
Juvenile Rule 2. Purpose and Construction
Juvenile Rule 20. Transfer from the District for Plea and Sentence--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 21. Transfer from the District for Trial--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 22. Time of Motion to Transfer--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 23. Trial by Jury or by the Court--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 24. Trial Jurors--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 25. Judge_ Disability
Juvenile Rule 26. Evidence
Juvenile Rule 26.1. Determination of Foreign Law--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 26.2. Production of Statements of Witnesses
Juvenile Rule 26.3. Mistrial
Juvenile Rule 27. Proof of Official Record
Juvenile Rule 28. Expert Witnesses and Interpreters
Juvenile Rule 29. Motion for Judgment of Acquittal
Juvenile Rule 3. The Complaint
Juvenile Rule 30. Instructions--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 31. Findings by the Family Court
Juvenile Rule 32. Disposition and Judgment
Juvenile Rule 33. New Factfinding Hearing
Juvenile Rule 34. Arrest of Judgment--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 35. Correction or Reduction of Sentence--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 36. Clerical Mistakes
Juvenile Rule 37. Deleted
Juvenile Rule 38. Stay of Execution, and Relief Pending Review--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 39. Deleted
Juvenile Rule 4. Order for Custody
Juvenile Rule 40. Commitment to Another District_ Removal--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 41. Search and Seizure
Juvenile Rule 42. Contempt of Court
Juvenile Rule 43. Presence of the Respondent
Juvenile Rule 44. Right to and Assignment of Counsel
Juvenile Rule 45. Time
Juvenile Rule 46. Release on Bail--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 47-I. Motions Procedure
Juvenile Rule 47. Motions
Juvenile Rule 48. Dismissal
Juvenile Rule 49. Service and Filing of Papers
Juvenile Rule 5. Use of Summons When Repetitioning Offense
Juvenile Rule 50. Calendaring
Juvenile Rule 51. Exceptions Unnecessary
Juvenile Rule 52. Harmless Error and Plain Error
Juvenile Rule 53. Regulation of Conduct in the Courtroom
Juvenile Rule 54. Application and Exception--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 55. Records
Juvenile Rule 56. Courts and Clerks--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 57. Bias or Prejudice of a Judge--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 58. Forms
Juvenile Rule 59. Effective Date--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 6. The Grand Jury--Vacant
Juvenile Rule 60. Title
Juvenile Rule 7. The Petition
Juvenile Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and of Respondents
Juvenile Rule 9. Summonses and Other Notices of Hearing

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Mental Health Rule 1. Scope, purpose and construction.

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Ment. Ret. Rule 1. Scope, Purpose, and Construction
Ment. Ret. Rule 10. Motions Practice
Ment. Ret. Rule 11. Appointment and Withdrawal of Counsel
Ment. Ret. Rule 12. Appointment, Training and Removal of Mental Retardation Advocates
Ment. Ret. Rule 13. Continuances
Ment. Ret. Rule 14. Deleted
Ment. Ret. Rule 15. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Ment. Ret. Rule 16. Entry of Judgment
Ment. Ret. Rule 17. Closure of Case Due to Death of Resident
Ment. Ret. Rule 2. Magistrate Judges and Filing of Legal Papers
Ment. Ret. Rule 3. Admission to a Mental Retardation Facility
Ment. Ret. Rule 4A. Commitment of Individuals Who Are Not Competent to Refuse Commitment
Ment. Ret. Rule 4B. Commitment of Respondents Found Incompetent to Participate in Criminal Proceedings
Ment. Ret. Rule 4C. Appeal
Ment. Ret. Rule 5. Transfer of Committed Resident
Ment. Ret. Rule 6. Discharge From Residential Placement
Ment. Ret. Rule 7. Periodic Review of Orders for Commitment and Admission
Ment. Ret. Rule 8A. Incorporation of and Reference to Civil Rules
Ment. Ret. Rule 8B. Time
Ment. Ret. Rule 8C. Limited Discovery in Commitment Proceedings
Ment. Ret. Rule 9. Service of Legal Papers_ Proof of Service

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P&S Rule 1. Title and Scope of Rules
P&S Rule 2. Definitions; Unsworn Declarations.pdf
P&S Rule 3. Commencing an Action and Enforcement of Child Support Orders
P&S Rule 4. Process
P&S Rule 5. Form of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers
P&S Rule 6. Disclosures; Additional Discovery; Initial Hearings

Probate

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Probate Rule 1. Purpose and Scope
Probate Rule 10. Petition for Probate and Administration
Probate Rule 101. Matters Presented to the Register of Wills
Probate Rule 102. Petition for Probate
Probate Rule 103. Notice
Probate Rule 104. Bonds
Probate Rule 105. Special Administrators
Probate Rule 106. Nonresident Special Administrators and Personal Representatives
Probate Rule 107. Proceedings in Contested Estate Cases
Probate Rule 108. Distributions to Minors
Probate Rule 109. Inventory and Appraisals
Probate Rule 11. Notice of Petition for Probate
Probate Rule 110. Claims Against Estate
Probate Rule 111. Action on Claims
Probate Rule 112. Sale of Estate Assets
Probate Rule 113. Rule to Show Cause for Recovery of Possession of Property of the Estate
Probate Rule 114. Accounts of Personal Representative
Probate Rule 115. Waiver of Filing Inventories and Accounts by All Personal Representatives
Probate Rule 116. Notice of Filing of Account
Probate Rule 117. Waiver of Formal Audit of Account
Probate Rule 118. Audit of Accounts
Probate Rule 119. Accounts of Special Administrator
Probate Rule 12. Notice of Petition for Administration
Probate Rule 120. Assignment of Rights
Probate Rule 121. Delinquent Person Representatives, Special Administrators or Guardians
Probate Rule 122. Qualification and Compensation of Guardians Ad Litem
Probate Rule 123. Termination of Appointment
Probate Rule 124. Request for Compensation
Probate Rule 125. Court Costs
Probate Rule 126. Bias and Prejudice of a Judge
Probate Rule 127. Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors
Probate Rule 128. Service or Notice by Publication
Probate Rule 129. Reserved
Probate Rule 13. Collectors
Probate Rule 130. Motions for Reconsideration and Other Relief from Judgment in Decedents' Estates
Probate Rule 14. Nonresident Fiduciaries
Probate Rule 15. Proceedings in Contested Estate Cases
Probate Rule 16. Registration and Appraisal of Securities
Probate Rule 17. Sale of Personal Property
Probate Rule 18. Proceedings for the Sale of Real Property
Probate Rule 19. Accounts of Administrators, Executors, and Collectors
Probate Rule 2. Matters Presented to the Register of Wills
Probate Rule 20. Exhibition of Assets
Probate Rule 201. Bonds and Undertakings
Probate Rule 202. Trustees, Conservators, Guardians, Guardians Ad Litem, and Other Fiduciaries
Probate Rule 203. Court Sales of Real and Personal Property
Probate Rule 204. Appraisals, Inventories, and Accounts
Probate Rule 205. Fiduciaries Who May File Consents and Waivers
Probate Rule 206. Register of Wills Costs for Accounts
Probate Rule 207. Irregularity or Default_ Sanctions
Probate Rule 208. Proceedings in Contested Cases
Probate Rule 209. Guardian Ad Litem
Probate Rule 21. Assignments
Probate Rule 210. Joinder and Representation of Persons Interested in Estates
Probate Rule 211. Rule to Show Cause for Recovery of Possession of Property of the Estate
Probate Rule 212. Notice of Existence of Revocable Trust
Probate Rule 213. The Assertion of Claims Against a Revocable Trust
Probate Rule 22. Compensation to Attorneys and Fiduciaries
Probate Rule 221. Appointment of Guardian
Probate Rule 222. Expenditures and Sales by a Guardian of a Minor
Probate Rule 223. Expenditures and Sales
Probate Rule 224. Duties and Compensation of a Guardian Ad Litem in Conservatorship Proceedings
Probate Rule 225. Compensation of Conservators and Guardians of Minors
Probate Rule 23. Delinquent Fiduciaries
Probate Rule 231. Custodian of Minors
Probate Rule 232. Petition to Remove Custodian of Minor for Cause and to Designate a Successor Custodian or to Require the Custo
Probate Rule 24. Fees
Probate Rule 25. Definitions
Probate Rule 26. Bias or Prejudice of a Judge
Probate Rule 3. Verification of Pleadings
Probate Rule 301. Scope, Purpose and Effective Date
Probate Rule 302. Pleadings and Petitions
Probate Rule 303. Parties and Petition for Permission to Participate
Probate Rule 304. Request by Interested Person for Notice
Probate Rule 305. Counsel for the Subject of an Intervention Proceeding
Probate Rule 306. Guardian Ad Litem_ Duties and Appointment
Probate Rule 307. Creditor's Claims
Probate Rule 308. Compensation of Guardians, Conservators, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, Examiners and Visitors
Probate Rule 309. Irregularities, Delinquencies, Insufficiencies, Defaults and Orders to Show Cause
Probate Rule 310. Court Costs
Probate Rule 311. Service of Petition and Notice
Probate Rule 312. Discovery
Probate Rule 313. Rule to Show Cause for Recovery of Possession of Property
Probate Rule 321. Procedures for a Petition for a General Proceeding or for Termination of a Guardianship or Conservatorship
Probate Rule 322. Procedures in General Intervention Proceedings Subsequent to the Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator and
Probate Rule 323. Procedures in Proceedings for Appointment of a 6-month Temporary Guardian
Probate Rule 324. Repealed
Probate Rule 325. Notice of Hearing on Petition for a General Proceeding or Petition for Termination
Probate Rule 326. Examiner, Duties and Appointment
Probate Rule 327. Visitor, Duties and Appointment
Probate Rule 328. Guardianship Reports
Probate Rule 329. Individual Conservatorship Plan and Inventory
Probate Rule 330. Accounts and Reports of Conservators
Probate Rule 4. Notice Requirements
Probate Rule 417. Waiver of Formal Audit of Account in Supervised Administration
Probate Rule 418. Audit of Accounts in Supervised Estates
Probate Rule 419. Accounts of Special Administrator
Probate Rule 420. Assignment of Rights
Probate Rule 421. Delinquent Personal Representatives or Special Administrators
Probate Rule 422. Qualification and Compensation of Guardians Ad Litem
Probate Rule 423. Termination of Appointment of Supervised Personal Representative
Probate Rule 424. Review of Compensation
Probate Rule 425. Court Costs
Probate Rule 426. Certification of Completion
Probate Rule 427. Notice of Appointment of Foreign Personal Representative and Notice to Creditors
Probate Rule 428. Service or Notice by Publication
Probate Rule 429. Requests for Extension of Unsupervised Personal Representative's Appointment
Probate Rule 430. Motions for Reconsideration and Other Relief from Judgment in Decedent's Estates
Probate Rule 5. Investments by a Fiduciary
Probate Rule 5.1. Privacy Requirements
Probate Rule 6. Life Estate_ Dower
Probate Rule 6.1. Disclaimers Required to Be Filed With the Court
Probate Rule 7. Closing a Case Despite Irregularity
Probate Rule 7.1. Solely Owned Safe Deposit Box
Probate Rule 8. Appeals
Probate Rule 9. Stay Pending Reconsideration or Appeal

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Probate Rule 101. Title Scope and Purpose
Probate Rule 102. Matters Presented to the Register of Wills
Probate Rule 103. Form of Filings Verifications
Probate Rule 104. Forms
Probate Rule 105. Procedures for Petitions and Objections
Probate Rules APPENDIX A
Probate Rules APPENDIX B
Probate Rules APPENDIX C
Probate Rules APPENDIX D
Probate Rules Table of Contents.

Tax

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Tax Rule 1. Title Scope and Purpose Business Hours Representation
Tax Rule 2. Criminal Proceedings
Tax Rule 3. Applicability of Certain Superior Court Rules of Procedure
Tax Rule 4. Form and Style of Filings, Fees
Tax Rule 4-I. Summons
Tax Rule 5. Deleted
Tax Rule 6. The Petition Contents, Service, and Docketing
Tax Rule 6-I. Assignment of Cases
Tax Rule 7. The Answer Time of Filing, Content, and Service
Tax Rule 8. Deleted
Tax Rule 9. Deleted
Tax Rule 10. Deleted
Tax Rule 11. Pretrial Conferences Pretrial Status Conference Scheduling Management
Tax Rule 12. Trial and Exhibits
Tax Rule 13. Deleted
Tax Rule 13-I. Findings and Conclusions by the Court Judgment on Partial Findings
Tax Rule 14. Computations by Parties for Entry of Decision

Superior Court

Leadership
Chief Judge
Hon. Milton Lee
Clerk of the Court
Zabrina W. Dempson, Esq.
Deputy Clerk of the Court
Tamira Roberson, Esq.
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Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
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