• Current through October 23, 2012

The judicial power in the District of Columbia is vested in the following courts:

(1) The following Federal Courts established pursuant to article III of the Constitution:

(A) The Supreme Court of the United States.

(B) The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

(C) The United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

(2) The following District of Columbia courts established pursuant to article I of the Constitution:

(A) The District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

(B) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 475, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 11-101.

1973 Ed., § 11-101.

Miscellaneous Notes

Section 23(a) of D.C. Law 15-354 provides that Title 11 is designated Title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code.