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DC Code § 11-922 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 11-922. Transfer of civil actions to Superior Court

(a) In a civil action begun in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia before the effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 (other than an action for equitable relief), where it appears to the satisfaction of the court at or subsequent to any pretrial hearing but before trial thereof that the action will not justify a judgment in excess of $10,000 and does not otherwise invoke the jurisdiction of the court, the court may certify the action to the Superior Court for trial. (b) In a civil action begun in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia during the thirty-month period beginning on the effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970, the court may certify the action to the Superior Court if it appears to the satisfaction of the United States District Court at or subsequent to any pretrial hearing, but before the trial thereof, that — (1) the action will not justify a judgment in excess of $50,000; and (2) the action does not otherwise invoke the jurisdiction of the court. (c) When an action is transferred under this section, the pleadings in the action, together with a copy of the docket entries and copies of any orders entered therein, and the deposit for costs, shall be sent to the Superior Court. The Superior Court shall thereafter treat the case as though it had been filed originally in that court, except that the jurisdiction of the court shall extend to the amount claimed in the action even though it exceeds the applicable jurisdictional limitation.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 486, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-922. 1973 Ed., § 11-922. Cross References District Charter provisions relating to jurisdiction of Superior Court, see § 1-204.31. References in Text “The effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970” referred to throughout this section, means, as set forth in § 199(c) of the Act, the first day of the seventh month which began after the enactment of the Act.
DC Code § 11-923 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 11-923. Criminal jurisdiction; commitment

(a) The Superior Court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases pending in the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions before the effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970. (b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Superior Court has jurisdiction of any criminal case under any law applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia. (2) The Superior Court shall not have jurisdiction of any criminal case under any law applicable exclusively to the District of Columbia begun in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia under section 11-502(2) by the return of an indictment or the filing of an information during the eighteen-month period beginning on such effective date. (c)(1) With respect to any criminal case over which the Superior Court has jurisdiction, that court may make preliminary examinations and commit offenders, either for trial or for further examination, and may release or detain offenders in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 23. (2) With respect to any criminal case over which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has jurisdiction, the Superior Court (A) may make preliminary examinations and commit offenders, either for trial or for further examination, but only during the eighteen-month period beginning on the effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970, and (B) may release or detain offenders in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 23.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 486, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-923. 1973 Ed., § 11-923. References in Text “The effective date of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970,” referred to throughout this section, means, as set forth in § 199(c) of the Act, the first day of the seventh month which began after the enactment of the Act.
DC Code § 11-924 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 11-924. Jurisdiction with respect to violations of the Rules and Regulations of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

The Superior Court has jurisdiction with respect to any violation, committed in the District of Columbia, of the rules and regulations adopted by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority under section 76(e) of title III of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.  (June 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 674, Pub. L. 94-306, § 3(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-924. 1973 Ed., § 11-924. References in Text The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact, referred to at the end of this section, is codified in § 1-2431.
DC Code § 11-925 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction|§ 11-925. Rules regarding certain pending child custody cases

(a) In any pending case involving custody over a minor child or the visitation rights of a parent of a minor child in the Superior Court which is described in subsection (b) [of this section]— (1) at anytime after the child attains 13 years of age, the party to the case who is described in subsection (b)(1) [of this section] may not have custody over, or visitation rights with, the child without the child’s consent; and (2) if any person had actual or legal custody over the child or offered safe refuge to the child while the case (or other actions relating to the case) was pending, the court may not deprive the person of custody or visitation rights over the child or otherwise impose sanctions on the person on the grounds that the person had such custody or offered such refuge. (b) A case described in this subsection is a case in which— (1) the child asserts that a party to the case has been sexually abusive with the child; (2) the child has resided outside of the United States for not less than 24 consecutive months; (3) any of the parties to the case has denied custody or visitation to another party in violation of an order of the court for not less than 24 consecutive months; and (4) any of the parties to the case has lived outside of the District of Columbia during such period of denial of custody or visitation.  (Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 2979, Pub. L. 104-205, § 350(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-925. Editor's Notes Bill of Attainder: This section was held unconstitutional in Foretich v. U.S., 351 F. 3d 1198 (D.C. Cir. 2003). Elizabeth Morgan Act: Legislation that prohibited noncustodial parent from obtaining visitation with daughter against her wishes, and in face of unproven allegations of sexual abuse, after she had turned thirteen, thereby effectively stigmatizing parent as child abuser and unfit parent, was enacted for punitive purpose and had to be held unconstitutional as impermissible bill of attainder, where narrowness with which statute applied, only to this particular noncustodial parent and his daughter, belied any nonpunitive purpose to deal with alleged child sexual abuse generally, and where fact that Congress would not have enacted this legislation if parent had agreed to voluntarily give up his visitation rights, showed that it was Congress’ purpose in enacting law to assume role of judicial tribunal and to impose its own determination of who was or was not fit parent.
DC Code § 11-941 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-941. Issuance of warrants; record

Subject to Title 23, judges of the Superior Court may, at any time, including Sundays and legal holidays, on complaint or application under oath or actual view, issue warrants for arrest, search or seizure, or electronic surveillance in connection with crimes and offenses committed within the District of Columbia, or for administrative inspections in connection with laws relating to the public health, safety, and welfare. Each proceeding respecting a warrant shall be recorded as prescribed by the court. Warrants shall be issued free of charge.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-941. 1973 Ed., § 11-941. Section References This section is referenced in § 8-231.05 and § 8-231.06.
DC Code § 11-942 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-942. Subpenas [Subpoenas]

(a) The Superior Court may compel the attendance of witnesses by attachment. At the request of any party, subpenas [subpoenas] for attendance at a hearing or trial in the Superior Court shall be issued by the clerk of court. A subpena [subpoena] may be served at any place within the District of Columbia, or at any place without the District of Columbia that is within twenty-five miles of the place of the hearing or trial specified in the subpena [subpoena]. The form, issuance, and manner of service of the subpena [subpoena] shall be as prescribed by the rule of the court. (b) A subpena [subpoena] in a criminal case in which a felony is charged may be served at any place within the United States upon order of a judge of the court.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-942. 1973 Ed., § 11-942. Editor's Notes Throughout the section, “subpoena” and “subpoenas” were inserted, in brackets, to correct misspellings.
DC Code § 11-943 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-943. Process

(a) All process other than a subpena [subpoena] may be served at any place within the District of Columbia, and, when authorized by statute or by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, at any place without the District of Columbia. (b) Service upon a third-party defendant, upon a person whose joinder is needed for just adjudication, and upon persons required to respond to any order of commitment for civil contempt may be served at all places outside the District of Columbia that are not more than one hundred miles from the place of hearing or trial specified. (c) The form, issuance, and manner of service of process shall be prescribed by rule of the court.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-943. 1973 Ed., § 11-943. Editor's Notes In subsection (a) of this section, “subpoena” was inserted, in brackets, to correct a misspelling.
DC Code § 11-944 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-944. Contempt power

(a) Subject to the limitation described in subsection (b), and in addition to the powers conferred by section 402 of title 18, United States Code, the Superior Court, or a judge thereof, may punish for disobedience of an order or for contempt committed in the presence of the court. (b)(1) In any proceeding for custody of a minor child conducted in the Family Division of the Superior Court under paragraph (1) or (4) of section 11-1101, no individual may be imprisoned for civil contempt for more than 12 months (except as provided in paragraph (2)), pursuant to the contempt power described in subsection (a), for disobedience of an order or for contempt committed in the presence of the court. This limitation does not apply to imprisonment for criminal contempt or for any other criminal violation. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1), an individual who is charged with criminal contempt pursuant to paragraph (3) may continue to be imprisoned for civil contempt until the completion of such individual’s trial for criminal contempt, except that in no case may such an individual be imprisoned for more than 18 consecutive months for civil contempt pursuant to the contempt power described in subsection (a). (3)(A) An individual imprisoned for 6 consecutive months for civil contempt for disobedience of an order in a proceeding described in paragraph (1) who continues to disobey such order may be prosecuted for criminal contempt for disobedience of such order at any time before the expiration of the 12-month period that begins on the first day of such individual’s imprisonment, except that an individual so imprisoned as of the date of the enactment of this subsection may be prosecuted under this subsection at any time during the 90-day period that begins on the date of the enactment of this subsection. (B) The trial of an individual prosecuted for criminal contempt pursuant to this paragraph — (i) shall begin not later than 90 days after the date on which such individual is charged with criminal contempt; (ii) shall, upon the request of the individual, be a trial by jury; and (iii) may not be conducted before the judge who imprisoned the individual for disobedience of an order pursuant to subsection (a).  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Sept. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 633, Pub. L. 101-97, § 2(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-944. 1973 Ed., § 11-944. Section References This section is referenced in § 5-721.
DC Code § 11-945 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-945. Oaths, affirmations, and acknowledgments

Each judge and each employee of the Superior Court authorized by the chief judge may administer oaths and affirmations and take acknowledgments.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-945. 1973 Ed., § 11-945.
DC Code § 11-946 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 9 - Superior Court of the District of Columbia|Subchapter III - Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 11-946. Rules of court

The Superior Court shall conduct its business according to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (except as otherwise provided in Title 23) unless it prescribes or adopts rules which modify those Rules. Rules which modify the Federal Rules shall be submitted for the approval of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and they shall not take effect until approved by that court. The Superior Court may adopt and enforce other rules as it may deem necessary without the approval of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals if such rules do not modify the Federal Rules. The Superior Court may appoint a committee of lawyers to advise it in the performance of its duties under this section.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 487, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-946. 1973 Ed., § 11-946. Section References This section is referenced in § 16-701. Cross References Admission to bar, rules, see § 11-2501. Attachment and garnishment of wages, rules of procedure concerning, see § 16-581. Criminal Division rules and regulations, see § 16-701. District of Columbia Court of Appeals, rules, see § 11-743. Process, see § 11-943. Professional bondsmen, rules concerning, see § 23-1108. Subpoenas, see § 11-942. Superior Court rules, applicability to Small Claims and Conciliation Branch, see § 16-3901. Tax Division rules and regulations, see § 11-1203. Public assistance, action for support, responsible relatives, see § 4-213.01.
DC Code § 11-1301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court|Subchapter I - Continuation and Sessions|§ 11-1301. Continuation of Branch

The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch shall continue as a branch of the Civil Division in the Superior Court.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 489, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1301. 1973 Ed., § 11-1301.
DC Code § 11-1302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court|Subchapter I - Continuation and Sessions|§ 11-1302. Sessions

The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch, with a judge in attendance, shall be open for the transaction of business on every day of the year except Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and legal holidays, and shall hold at least one evening session during each week.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 489, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1302. 1973 Ed., § 11-1302.
DC Code § 11-1321 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction and Procedures|§ 11-1321. Exclusive jurisdiction of small claims

The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch has exclusive jurisdiction of any action within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court which is only for the recovery of money, if the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000, exclusive of interest, attorney fees, protest fees, and costs. An action which affects an interest in real property may not be brought in the Branch. If a counterclaim, cross claim, or any other claim or any defense, affecting an interest in real property, is made in an action brought in the Branch, the action shall be certified to the Civil Division.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 489, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 3142, Pub. L. 98-598, § 4; Aug. 23, 1994, 108 Stat. 1564, Pub. L. 103-303, § 2(a); Dec. 14, 2016, 130 Stat. 1350, Pub. L. 114-257, § 5(a).)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1321. 1973 Ed., § 11-1321. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-1323 and § 16-3904. Cross References Rules of court applicable in Small Claims and Conciliation Branch, see § 16-3901. Set-off or counterclaim, small claims court jurisdiction, see § 16-3904. Editor's Notes Section 5(b) of Public Law 114-257 provided that the amendment made by section 5(a) shall apply to any case filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on or after December 14, 2016.
DC Code § 11-1322 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction and Procedures|§ 11-1322. Arbitration and conciliation

In order to effect the speedy settlement of controversies, and with the consent of the parties thereto, the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch may settle cases, irrespective of the amount involved, by the methods of arbitration and conciliation. A judge sitting in the Branch may act as a referee or arbitrator, either alone or in conjunction with other persons, as provided by rule of the court. A judge, officer, or employee of the Superior Court may not accept any fee or compensation in addition to that person’s salary for services performed pursuant to this section.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 490, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(17), 108 Stat. 713.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1322. 1973 Ed., § 11-1322.
DC Code § 11-1323 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 13 - Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court|Subchapter II - Jurisdiction and Procedures|§ 11-1323. Certification of cases by Superior Court judges; recertification; certification by Branch

(a) When the interests of justice seem to require and all parties consent thereto, a judge of the Superior Court may certify a case to the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch for conciliation or to obtain a complete or partial agreed statement of facts or stipulation, which will simplify and expedite the ultimate trial of the case. With the consent of all parties, the trial of the case may be completed in the Branch. In the absence of consent, the case shall be recertified to another judge of the Civil Division for trial. (b) When the interests of justice seem to require, the Branch may certify to the Civil Division any action brought in the Branch under section 11-1321.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 490, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1323. 1973 Ed., § 11-1323. Cross References District of Columbia Court of Appeals, judges, service and compensation, see § 11-703. Superior Court of the District of Columbia, judges, service and compensation, see § 11-904.
DC Code § 11-1502 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 15 - Judges of the District of Columbia Courts|Subchapter I - Appointment; Qualifications; Service of Judges|§ 11-1502. Tenure

Subject to mandatory retirement at age 74 and to the provisions of subchapters II and III of this chapter, a judge of a District of Columbia court appointed on or after the date of enactment of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 shall serve for a term of fifteen years, and upon completion of such term, such judge shall continue to serve until the judge’s successor is appointed and qualifies.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 491, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Mar. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 65, Pub. L. 98-235; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b)(20), 108 Stat. 713.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1502. 1973 Ed., § 11-1502. Section References This section is referenced in § 11-1562. Cross References District Charter provisions relating to tenure of judges, see § 1-204.31. Eligibility for retirement after ten years of service, see § 11-1562. References in Text The date of enactment of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970, referred to in this section, is July 29, 1970.
DC Code § 11-1503 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 11 - Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]|Chapter 15 - Judges of the District of Columbia Courts|Subchapter I - Appointment; Qualifications; Service of Judges|§ 11-1503. Designation of Chief Judge

(a) The chief judge of a District of Columbia court shall be designated by the President of the United States from among the judges of the court in regular active service, and shall serve for a term of four years or until a successor is designated. The chief judge shall be eligible for redesignation. The chief judge may relinquish that position, after giving notice to the President. (b) If a chief judge is not redesignated, or relinquishes the office of chief judge, that person shall continue as an associate judge.  (July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 491, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, §§ 1(b)(21), (22), 108 Stat. 713.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 11-1503. 1973 Ed., § 11-1503. Cross References District Charter provisions relating to designation of chief judge of a District of Columbia court, see § 1-204.31.