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Civil Actions Branch
- The Civil Actions Branch has jurisdiction over civil actions for more than $5,000 in damages brought in the District of Columbia, except where the federal court has exclusive jurisdiction. The Civil Actions Branch is commonly referred to as the Civil Clerk's Office.
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Civil Actions Branch Contact
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Fridays: 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. (For filings only)Location
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Room 5000
Washington, D.C. 20001Main Contact
Clerk's Office: (202) 879-1133 or (202) 879-1134
Information & Records Section: (202) 879-1968
Judgment Office: (202) 879-1140
Derrick Monroe, Branch Chief
(202) 879-1143
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Civil Actions Note
Note:
Effective April 28, 2010, the Civil Division now has a Housing Conditions Calendar to allow tenants to sue for D.C. Housing Code violations.