District of Columbia Court Locations and Records

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Family cases in District of Columbia are heard in the DC Superior Court, usually in the Family Court. The Family Court division of DC Superior Court hears all family matters. The District of Columbia is a single jurisdiction - one Superior Court serves the whole city.

The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official District of Columbia directory and case record search are below.

Official District of Columbia court locators

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DC Family Court Central Intake Center (District of Columbia judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.dccourts.gov/superior-court/superior-court-divisions/family-court-operations-division/family-court-central-intake-center

District of Columbia state courts website (District of Columbia judicial branch): The official home of the District of Columbia court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.dccourts.gov

eFileDC (DC Courts): DC Superior Court is moving to the new eFileDC system in phases. Civil, tax, and probate cases are already on it, while family and domestic relations cases still e-file through the older CaseFileXpress system until they are moved over. https://www.dccourts.gov/superior-court/e-filing

District of Columbia court self-help resources (District of Columbia courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own District of Columbia family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.dccourts.gov/services/family-matters/self-help-center

Official link data for District of Columbia was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Which court hears family cases in District of Columbia?

Family cases in District of Columbia are heard in the DC Superior Court, usually in the Family Court. The Family Court division of DC Superior Court hears all family matters. The District of Columbia is a single jurisdiction - one Superior Court serves the whole city.

Can I look up an existing District of Columbia case online?

Check the official District of Columbia court website for public case search options.

Is the clerk the same as the court?

No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.