Rules and Forms

If you are filing a new case, please access the forms used by this Court by selecting the U.S. District Court Forms Index. Additional new case forms can be found under this heading.

Local Rules [1]
Speedy Trial Plan [2] (Local Criminal Rule 45.1) (PDF)
U.S. District Court Forms Index [3]
Procedure Manuals [4]
US Court Forms by Number [5]
- Civil Cover Sheet (JS 44) [6] (on-line form) (PDF)

The United States District Court for D.C. is part of the U.S. Federal Government.

Courthouse Location
333 Constitution Avenue N.W.
Washington D.C. 20001

The Clerk's Office Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Special Access to the Court
Wheelchair, hearing impaired, etc. Read more

Requirements for Entry
A picture ID, no cameras or recording devices,
except by certain persons. Read more

Wireless Access in the Courthouse
Free wireless in public areas. Read more

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U.S. District Court, D.C. 2013

Links:
[1] http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/local-rules
[2] http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/sites/dcd/files/Speedy-Trial-Plan2010.pdf
[3] http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/district-forms
[4] http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/procedure-manuals
[5] http://www.uscourts.gov/FormsAndFees/Forms/CourtForms.aspx
[6] http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/dcd/sites/dcd/files/CivilCoverSheetJS44_5_2012FILL_0.pdf