Each civil action must also include a completed civil cover sheet (JS 44) to assist the Clerk’s Office in processing and assigning your case. The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia requires a unique civil cover sheet:
This official form must be submitted; do not draft your own civil cover sheet.
Select only one (1) primary Nature of Suit code on the civil cover sheet. Definitions of the Civil Nature of Suit three-digit category codes are available HERE.
This information is for procedural guidance only and should not be viewed or used as legal advice.