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District of Columbia Courts' Public Information Office (both D.C. Superior Court and the D.C. Court of Appeals) -- Open to All, Trusted by All, Justice for All

 Washington, DC
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Joined August 2009
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“How do I get information on an arrest that happens in #WashingtonDC?” Here are resources. At #DCCourts, we are committed to access to justice. View C-10 remotely: dccourts.gov/sites/default/f… Looking for documents related to a case? 👉 dccourts.gov/superior-court/… – at Washington, DC
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Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your neighbors? Searching for a #WashingtonDC volunteer opportunity? Consider becoming a DC Superior Court Mental Habilitation Volunteer Advocate! Hear from current volunteers and learn more: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
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The #DCCourts community congratulates Judge Hunter on his recent installation! Please join us in welcoming him to the bench ⚖️ Watch the recap of the moving ceremony and hear what Judge Hunter hopes #WashingtonDC litigants will experience in his courtroom.
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Please make note of the following important notice regarding the redaction of Superior Court filings: All filers are responsible for ensuring that private and sensitive information is properly redacted from documents submitted to the Superior Court dccourts.gov/sites/default/f…
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Need assistance? There are resources on our website to help: dccourts.gov/get-legal-help
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The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division (Multi-Door) helps parties resolve disputes through mediation and other types of appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) online and in-person. To learn more about Multi-Door services visit our website: dccourts.gov/superior-court/…
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DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point thehill-com.cdn.ampproject.o… @thehill @sophiebrams #WashingtonDC

DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point

Years of flat funding are stretching the District of Columbia Courts thin, placing a system relied on by thousands each day under what officials describe as unsustainable pressu…

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#DCCourts celebrates the exciting installation of Magistrate Judge Rebecca Goldfrank! Get to know her and hear what litigants can expect in her courtroom in the recap below. Congratulations, Judge Goldfrank! 👏
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Lobbying is intensifying around what many say is a growing crisis in D.C.’s courts. washingtonsun.com/metro-news… @washingtonsun   DC Courts leader warns proposed budget cuts could deepen case backlog: wjla.com/news/local/dc-court… @7NewsDC @cassieontheair

Bench Pressed

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D.C. courts are at their breaking point: washingtonpost.com/opinions/… @washingtonpost

Opinion | D.C. courts are at their breaking point

The courts don’t have enough funding to administer justice.

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D.C. Courts Are Dangerously Low on Staff and Money: dc.citycast.fm/public-safety… @CityCast_DC @EmmaUber7   Safe and beautiful ‘is not free': DC Courts under pressure with flat funding since 2022: nbcwashington.com/investigat… @nbcwashington

D.C. Courts Are Dangerously Low on Staff and Money · City Cast DC

During Trump’s crime crackdown, caseloads have surged.

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DC courts are busier, but funding isn’t keeping up with the work: wtop.com/dc/2026/09/dc-court… @WTOP @JDDsays   DC Courts pleads with Congress for funding as system reaches tipping point: thehill.com/regulation/court… @thehill

DC courts are busier, but funding isn’t keeping up with the work – WTOP News

D.C. court officials say the judiciary is under severe stress, and that proposed funding cuts would have a disastrous effect on justice.

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The DC Courts are at their breaking point. “Victims in #WashingtonDC are going to have to wait longer for justice, defendants are going to have to wait longer for trials, and public confidence in the justice system really suffers,” Executive Officer Herbert Rouson said. 👇🧵
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“As the saying goes, justice delayed ultimately becomes justice denied.” Have you seen the recent reporting? 🚨HELP SPREAD THE WORD! DC COURTS ARE IN CRISIS 👇
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Couldn’t make it to the “Great Men, Doing Great Work” event created by the DC Superior Court Navigators, the Fathering Court Program, the Mayor's Services Liaison Office and Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens? Watch the recap below!
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Don’t forget: there is FREE business attire for those with job interviews or court business on the JM-Level every 2nd and 4th Wednesday — and they’re accepting donations, too! #WashingtonDC #JobInterviews
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Couldn’t make it to the “Great Men, Doing Great Work” event created by the DC Superior Court Navigators, the Fathering Court Program, the Mayor's Services Liaison Office and Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens? Watch the recap below!
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Don’t forget: there is FREE business attire for those with job interviews or court business on the JM-Level every 2nd and 4th Wednesday — and they’re accepting donations, too! #WashingtonDC #JobInterviews
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“‘The stakes are high and the margin for error is extremely slim,’ DC Courts Executive Officer Herbert Rouson said. ‘Victims are going to have to wait longer for justice . . .’” Read more: dc.citycast.fm/public-safety… @EmmaUber7 @CityCast_DC #WashingtonDC
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“Since Congress left D.C. Courts’ funding at 2022 levels, criminal cases are up 160%, with President Trump pushing a tough-on-crime agenda. ‘We're at a breaking point . . .we will not be able to effectively administer justice the way the public expects.’” nbcwashington.com/investigat…

Safe and beautiful ‘is not free': DC Courts under pressure with flat funding since 2022

Since Congress left D.C. Courts’ funding at 2022 levels, criminal cases are up 160%, with President Trump pushing a tough-on-crime agenda.

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