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Superior Court Issues Order Regarding Evaluation of Juvenile Restorative Justice Program
On March 4, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia issued Administrative Order 21-01 authorizing the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia (OAG) to share only de-identified case records and law enforcement records of juveniles in the delinquency system for the purposes of evaluating its restorative justice prosecution program.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-issues-order-regarding-evaluation-o
Court Adopts Permanent Amendments to District Bar Admission Rules
A District of Columbia Court of Appeals order issued on May 13 made permanent a number of emergency amendments to Rule 46 (Admission to the Bar) that were implemented on November 19, 2020.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/court-adopts-permanent-amendments-to-district-bar-
D.C. Courts Adopt New Employee Dispute Resolution Plan
On May 20 the D.C. Courts announced the adoption of a new employee dispute resolution (EDR) plan as part of its efforts to foster a respectful workplace and ensure that concerns about fair employment practices can be openly and safely discussed.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/d-c-courts-adopt-new-employee-dispute-resolution-p
Superior Court Proposes Changes to Rules for Small Claims and Conciliation Branch
The D.C. Superior Court Rules Committee recently reviewed proposed amendments to the court’s Rules of Procedure for the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch 3, 4, 18, and 19. In general the changes highlight new requirements included in emergency, temporary, and permanent legislation amending D.C. Code § 28-3814 (Debt collection).
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-proposes-changes-to-rules-for-small
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Criminal Rule 43 Regarding Remote Appearance
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Criminal Rule 43 that will expand the court’s authority to permit a defendant to appear remotely. The amended rule also clarifies when a defendant must be physically present, when the defendant may participate remotely, and when a proceeding may occur in a defendant’s absence.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comment-on-amendments-to-crim
Superior Court Issues Order on Mandatory E-Filing
On October 31 the Superior Court of the District of Columbia converted to a new case management and electronic filing system. Accordingly, the court issued Administrative Order 22-30, stating that e-filing is required for cases in its Civil Division (including the Landlord and Tenant Branch and Small Claims and Conciliation Branch), Probate Division, and Tax Division, except as provided by a Superior Court rule or administrative order.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-issues-order-on-mandatory-e-filing
2023 D.C. Bar Elections Open for Nominations
The D.C. Bar is now accepting nominations from members seeking to be candidates in the 2023 D.C. Bar elections. The deadline for receipt of nominations is January 13.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/2023-d-c-bar-elections-open-for-nominations
Bar Seeks Comment on Proposed Amendments to D.C. Rule 1.15
The D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee is seeking public comment on a proposal to amend D.C. Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(e) and related commentary. Comments are due by close of business on January 31, 2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/bar-seeks-comment-on-proposed-amendments-to-d-c-ru
Superior Court Seeks Comment on Amendments to Landlord and Tenant Branch Rules
The D.C. Superior Court is seeking comment on proposed amendments to Rules 3, 3-I, 3-II, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 13-I, 14-I, 14-II, and 16 of the Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Landlord and Tenant Branch.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/superior-court-seeks-comment-on-amendments-to-land
All Eyes on SCOTUS as It Prepares to Tackle Hot-Button Issues in New Term
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to start its new term Monday, legal experts are paying close attention to the big cases before the justices while reviewing the Court’s most consequential decisions in 2022–2023.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/all-eyes-on-scotus-as-it-prepares-to-tackle-hot-bu
Judge Adrienne Noti Takes Oath as Newest D.C. Superior Court Judge
On March 25, Judge Adrienne Jennings Noti was sworn in as associate judge of D.C. Superior Court, which she previously served as magistrate judge for almost 10 years.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/judge-adrienne-noti-takes-oath-as-newest-d-c-super
At Celebration of Leadership, D.C. Bar Welcomes Shaun M. Snyder as 53rd President
Shaun M. Snyder, CEO of the National Association of State Treasurers, was sworn in as 53rd president of the D.C. Bar on June 20 at the Celebration of Leadership, the Bar’s annual dinner and awards presentation at the Westin Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
https://www.dcbar.org/news-events/news/at-celebration-of-leadership,-d-c-bar-welcomes-sha
