The D.C. Courts are comprised of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (akin to a state supreme court), the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DC Superior Court) and the Court System, which provides administrative support to both courts. The D.C. Courts are the third branch of the District of Columbia government. The mission of the DC Courts is:  To protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and resolve disputes peacefully, fairly and effectively in the District of Columbia.

The DC Court of Appeals has nine judges, and several senior judges, and sits in panels of three to hear appeals from decisions of the DC Superior Court and District agencies.   The DC Superior Court has 61 associate judges, 24 magistrate judges, a number of senior judges and a chief judge.  Magistrate Judges are selected by the Superior Court's board of judges.  Associate Judges are selected by the President of the United States from a list of three sent to the White House for each vacancy.  The Senate holds hearings and then votes on confirmation.  All DC judges live in the District of Columbia.

Government

DC Courts

Cheryl Bailey

Yuan Burns

Ron Berry

Kelly Higashi

The Human Resources and Administration Team at DC Courts is responsible for supporting the personnel needs of the court system, including recruitment, training, and performance management. They facilitate efficient operations by managing records, coordinating calendars, and administering budgets, while also ensuring compliance with HR policies. In addition, the team provides essential administrative support to various court functions, including juror services and specialized programs like eviction diversion and guardianship assistance.

Human Resources and Administration Team

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Other teams at DC Courts

Information Technology Team

Legal Support Team