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The District of Columbia Courts: A Brief Introduction.

Authors :
Trout, Matthew D.
McMillion, Barry J.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 11/13/2023, p1-2, 2p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article provides a brief introduction to the District of Columbia (DC) Courts, covering topics such as their creation, jurisdiction, structure, procedures, and workload. It outlines the unique aspects of the DC Courts, including their relationship with federal courts, structure, court rules, and recent caseload statistics. It highlights key differences from state courts, including the appointment of judges, the criminal prosecution process, and the treatment of federal judicial precedent.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
174279758