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Filings and Fees

Petitions, service of process, motions, etc. filed in the Unit are free of charge.

The Metropolitan Police Department serves protection order petitions and motions at no charge when the receiving party resides or works in the District of Columbia and a valid home or work address is provided by the party seeking the protection order. In addition, the Unit has an agreement with the surrounding jurisdictions of Maryland and Virginia counties sheriff's departments to accomplish service free of charge.

Filing a notice of appeal costs $100 and sealing a criminal record costs $20.


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