# Super. Ct. Crim. R. 2: Rule 2. Interpretation

> District of Columbia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R2

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. Crim. R. 2
- **Heading:** Rule 2. Interpretation
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** District of Columbia Court Rules / Criminal Division / Superior Court Rules of Criminal Procedure / Super. Ct. Crim. R. 2

## Text

These rules are to be interpreted to provide for the just determination of every
criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration,
and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.
This rule has been redrafted to conform to the general restyling of the federal rules in
2002. It is identical to the federal rule.

## Nearby sections

- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 1 Rule 1. Scope; Authority of the Chief Judge; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R1.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 2 Rule 2. Interpretation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R2.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 3 Rule 3. The Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R3.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 4 Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R4.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 4-I Rule 4-I. Use of Summons When Reprosecuting Offense](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R4_I.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 4.1 Rule 4.1. Complaint, Warrant, or Summons by Telephone or Other Reliable Electronic Means](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R4_1.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 5 Rule 5. Initial Appearance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R5.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 5-I Rule 5-I. [Deleted]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R5_I.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 5.1 Rule 5.1. Preliminary Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R5_1.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 6 Rule 6. The Grand Jury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R6.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 7 Rule 7. The Indictment and the Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R7.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 8 Rule 8. Joinder of Offenses and of Defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R8.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 9 Rule 9. Arrest Warrant or Summons on an Indictment or Information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R9.md)
- [Super. Ct. Crim. R. 10 Rule 10. Arraignment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCRIM_R10.md)

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