Service Animal Policy

It is the policy of the District of Columbia Courts to welcome court users with service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The DC Courts also welcome court users with service animals-in-training, as defined by District of Columbia statute.

Comfort animals are not service animals under the law. If you have a question or concern about this policy, please contact:

Contact
Ron Scott, Attorney Advisor
District of Columbia Courts
500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Room 6680
Washington, DC 20001
ADACoordinator [at] dcsc.gov (ADACoordinator[at]dcsc[dot]gov)
(202) 879-1700 (voice)
(202) 879-1802 (fax)

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