• You are here:
  • News & Events
  • News
  • Temporary Panel of Retired CJA Attorneys Appointed as Counsel for Grand Jury Appearances
  • Print Page

Temporary Panel of Retired CJA Attorneys Appointed as Counsel for Grand Jury Appearances

September 11, 2024

On September 11 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-13, appointing a temporary panel of retired Criminal Justice Act (CJA) attorneys to represent witnesses called to appear before the grand jury.

These six attorneys, who will be compensated at the current hourly CJA rate, are limited in their representation of the witnesses to the grand jury appearance.

The order takes effect immediately.

Recent News

D.C. Superior Court

November 14, 2024

JNC Recommends Three Candidates for Superior Court Vacancy

The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission has recommended to President Biden three candidates for a judicial vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of Judge Anita Josey-Herring. The president has 60 days to select a nominee to fill this vacancy.

SB Judicial Evaluations Open

November 12, 2024

2024 Judicial Evaluation Survey Now Open

The D.C. Bar Judicial Evaluation Committee invites Bar members who have appeared before certain selected judges on the D.C. Court of Appeals and D.C. Superior Court to provide feedback to help improve judges’ performance and further the courts’ commitment to the administration of justice.

D.C. Superior Court

October 29, 2024

Judicial Nomination Commission Announces Superior Court Vacancy

The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia that will be created upon the retirement of Judge Anthony C. Epstein, effective January 11, 2025. The deadline to apply for the vacancy is noon on January 7.

Skyline