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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