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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**SECURITY NOTE: Arrive well before the scheduled time of your trial, hearing, or meeting to clear security screening at the Moultrie Courthouse entrance. You must remove all metal objects from your pockets and outer garments during security screening so that they can be X-rayed.
Items prohibited from courthouses include: any item that could be used as a weapon, firearms, knives, dangerous liquids, illegal controlled substances, and illegal drug paraphernalia. Cameras and recording devices are allowed only if authorized. Any person who attempts to bring illegal items into a courthouse is subject to arrest and prosecution. Conviction carries penalties of fines, imprisonment, or both.
The Courts are looking for a few good volunteers to serve in our Court Greeters Program. The program is designed to welcome court visitors as they enter the building and to assist them in getting to their destination. Training will be provided. For additional information, please click here.
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Updated on 5/5/2011
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