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Classes Of Cases

D.D.C. LCrR 57.9

(a) CLASSIFICATION. In order to assure a more even distribution of each type of case among the judges of this Court, each civil and criminal case will be classified for assignment purposes in accordance with a set of categories established by the Court on the recommendation of the Calendar and Case Management Committee. (b) DESIGNATION AT TIME OF FILING. Upon filing the complaint in a civil action, the attorney for the plaintiff shall note the proper classification of the case on a form provided by the Clerk. In criminal cases the United States Attorney shall, at the time of the return of an indictment, note the proper classification of the case on a form provided by the Clerk.
Official source: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/sites/dcd/files/local_rules/Local%20Rules%20AUG_2025.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23