February 23, 2024
On February 22 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 24-02 authorizing Evident Charge to inspect, compile, and analyze juvenile case records to validate the Court Social Services Division’s intake risk-assessment instrument and develop a tool that will inform detention and release conditions. Evident Charge may not share publicly the aggregate results of the analysis.
December 20, 2024
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seeking comment on amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (Competence), 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 3.8 (Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Persons), and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants).
December 16, 2024
The D.C. Bar Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations from members wishing to be candidates in the 2025 D.C. Bar elections. The deadline for receipt of nominations is January 15.
December 13, 2024
On December 10 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals announced that it is considering whether to adopt proposed amendments to D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: General Rule), 1.8 (Conflict of Interest: Specific Rules), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), and 5.6 (Restrictions on Right to Practice).
December 13, 2024
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals is seeking comment on proposed revisions to D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 44 (Challenges to Statutes of the United States or the District of Columbia).
