Welcome to the D.C. Courts' home page. The D.C. Courts, the judicial branch of the District of Columbia government, are comprised of the Court of Appeals, the highest court of the District; the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, a trial court with general jurisdiction over virtually all local legal matters; and the Court System, which provides administrative support functions for both Courts. The Joint Committee on Judicial Administration is the policy-making body for the D.C. Courts.

The mission of the District of Columbia Courts is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the Nation's Capital.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD REGARDING PROPOSED POLICY ON REMOTE PUBLIC ACCESS TO CIVIL CASE FILES
The Privacy & Public Access to Electronic Court Records Committee is considering a policy regarding remote public access to public case files in Civil Division cases. The Committee invites the public to a public hearing at which time comments will be heard. It is suggested that those who wish to speak contact the chambers of Judge Cushenberry at 879-4866, by October 18. If you wish to bring a prepared statement, please provide the Committee with 12 copies.

The public comment hearing will be held on OCTOBER 21, 2004, at 4 p.m., in the Juror’s Lounge on the 3rd floor of the Moultrie Courthouse at 500 Indiana Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.