# Super. Ct. CVCP R. 4: Rule 4. Confidentiality of records and hearings

> District of Columbia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R4

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. CVCP R. 4
- **Heading:** Rule 4. Confidentiality of records and hearings
- **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 / Crime Victims Compensation Program / Superior Court Crime Victims Compensation Program Rules / Super. Ct. CVCP R. 4

## Text

(a) Hearings, information, records and transcripts of hearings conducted and maintained
by the Program shall be confidential and closed to the public, except that:
(1) A claimant, or the representative of a claimant with the claimant's signed
authorization, may review the claimant's claim;
(2) Physicians treating or examining a claimant seeking benefits from the Program or
physicians advising the Program regarding any claim may, with the Programs
authorization, inspect the claims files and records of the claimant;
(3) Other persons, with the Program's authorization, may inspect the claims files and
records of the claimant when rendering assistance to the Program on a matter pertaining
to the administration of the Program; and
(4) Other persons may be present at hearings upon the written authorization of the
claimant or the Director of the Program.
(b) Meetings of the Appeals Board shall be closed to the public. The Chairperson or, in
his or her absence, the member designated to act as presiding officer shall direct a
member to record minutes of each meeting of the Appeals Board. The minutes shall be
confidential.

## Nearby sections

- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 1 Rule 1. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R1.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 2 Rule 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R2.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 3 Rule 3. Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R3.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 4 Rule 4. Confidentiality of records and hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R4.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 5 Rule 5. Appointment and qualification of Advisory Commission members; designation of Chairperson; conduct of meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R5.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 6 Rule 6. Appointment of Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board members and alternates; designation of Chairperson; conduct of meetings; compensable expenses; conflicts of interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R6.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 7 Rule 7. Eligibility for compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R7.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 8 Rule 8. Filing of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R8.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 9 Rule 9. Contents of Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R9.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 10 Rule 10. Processing of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R10.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 11 Rule 11. Request for law enforcement verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R11.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 12 Rule 12. Request for prosecution information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R12.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 13 Rule 13. Request for Medical Expense and Treatment Verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R13.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 14 Rule 14. Request for employment information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R14.md)

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