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ShareHow do I find out who my lawyer is?
Call the Criminal Information Center at 202-879-1373.
I lost my court paperwork; what should I do?
Call the Criminal Information Center at 202-879-1373 or visit Superior Court Cases Online.
What are the hours of operation for Arraignment Court (C-10)?
Arraignment Court (Moultrie Courtroom C-10) operates Monday through Friday starting at 1:30 p.m., and on Saturdays, starting at 2 p.m. The DC Courts are closed on Sundays.
Is there a charge for a criminal history search?
To get a criminal history search, contact the Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters located at the Municipal Building, 300 Indiana Ave. NW, Room 3055, Washington, DC, 20001, or call 202-727-4357. All court records, except expunged or sealed cases, are public records. If you are a third party requesting criminal case information search, there is a $10 fee that must be submitted along with a written request. Government and non-profit organizations do not pay a fee for criminal case history searches.
What does “no paper” mean?
If an arrest charge(s) is “no papered,” it means that the Offices of the United States Attorneys (USAO) or Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) has decided not to prosecute. The defendant is released if that defendant has no other pending matters. In C-10, each defendant whose arrest charge(s) has been “no papered” will receive an information sheet that explains “no papering” more fully.
What does a “hold” mean?
You will sometimes hear the Offices of the United States Attorneys (USAO) request a 3- or 5-day hold which means that the defendant will not be released that day, but will have a hearing within 3 or 5 days to determine whether the defendant can be released from jail.
What is a bench warrant?
A bench warrant is a judicial order commanding law enforcement to arrest a person and bring them before Superior Court.
What is my next court date?
When a defendant is presented or arraigned in C-10, the next court appearance date will be announced at the conclusion of the hearing. Information on next Court dates is also available in Moultrie Room 4001 or by phone at 202-879-1373.
What is my case number?
To find your case number, call the Criminal Information Office at 202-879-1373, or go to Superior Court Cases Online and search for your name.
