If the parties reach an agreement or settlement out of court prior to the court date, the plaintiff must file a Notice to Court (an official form used to request the clerk or court to perform an act) asking the Court to dismiss the complaint and mark the case as settled. If the defendant has filed a counterclaim or other action, the defendant must also file a Notice to Court to dismiss his or her claim and mark the case as settled. The parties may also file their settlement agreement with the Court. Notice to Court forms are available at the Clerk's office or on the DC Courts website.