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September 26, 2024

D.C. Courts Unveil Moultrie Courthouse C Street Addition

By Jeremy Conrad

On September 25, the District of Columbia Courts officially opened the H. Carl Moultrie Courthouse C Street Addition, which houses six courtrooms, 18 judges’ chambers, a new chief judge suite, holding spaces, and a childcare center. The expansion has enabled the D.C. Courts to successfully consolidate D.C. Superior Court’s Family Court and provide additional space for staff previously stationed at the courts’ Gallery Place offices.

September 25, 2024

Comment on Reappointment of Superior Court Judges Demeo and Richter

The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure invites comments on the qualifications and fitness of D.C. Superior Court Judges Marisa J. Demeo, who is seeking reappointment to a 15-year term as associate judge, and Robert I. Richter, who is applying for reappointment to a two-year term as senior judge.

September 25, 2024

Superior Court Appoints 159 CJA Panel Attorneys

On September 19 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-14 appointing 159 full and provisional members of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel of attorneys.

September 23, 2024

Experts Revisit Supreme Court’s Landmark Cases, Preview Next Term’s Docket

By Richard Blaustein

In its 2023–2024 term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued decisions that are sure to be consequential for the balance of power between the three branches of the U.S. federal government.

September 19, 2024

At AI Summit, Attendees Ponder Potential, Limits of AI in Legal Space

By John Murph and Jeremy Conrad

Approximately 50 lawyers, judges, law professors, and technology experts gathered at the D.C. Bar headquarters on September 16 for the Bar’s second annual AI Summit, exploring how the legal profession can maximize use of AI technology while recognizing the ethical issues surrounding it.

September 16, 2024

Superior Court Amends Domestic Relations Rule 52

On September 12 the District of Columbia Superior Court issued Promulgation Order 24-04 amending Rule 52 of the Rules Governing Domestic Relations Proceedings.

September 11, 2024

Comment on Candidates for Superior Court Appointment

The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission is inviting comments from the bench, bar, and public regarding the qualifications of nine candidates for the pending vacancy on D.C. Superior Court created by the retirement of Judge Anita Josey-Herring.

September 11, 2024

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

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.

September 09, 2024

Superior Court Order Allows CJCC to Access Juvenile Records

On September 6 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-12 authorizing the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to inspect, compile, and analyze data on criminal justice and juvenile justice systems so it can regularly publish aggregate data pursuant to DC Law 25-175.

September 06, 2024

Superior Court Reestablishes CJA/CCAN Investigator Panel

On September 4 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-11 finalizing the Criminal Justice Act (CJA)/Counsel for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) Investigator Panel.