# Super. Ct. L&T R. 6: Rule 6. Jury Demand

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPLT_R6

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. L&T R. 6
- **Heading:** Rule 6. Jury Demand
- **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 / Civil Division / Superior Court Rules of Procedure for the Landlord and Tenant Branch / Super. Ct. L&T R. 6

## Text

(a) MAKING A JURY DEMAND. Any party entitled to a jury trial may demand a trial by
jury of any action by filing a jury demand, signed by the party or the party’s attorney of
record. The demand must be filed no later than the date of the initial hearing, the date
for the next hearing if the initial hearing is continued under Rule 11(b), or by a date set
by the court for good cause, and must be accompanied by:
(1) the fee provided in Civil Rule 202, unless the court has authorized the party to
proceed without payment or prepayment of costs; and
(2) a verified answer setting out the facts on which the defense is based, if the jury
demand is made by the defendant.
(b) TRANSFERRING CASE TO CIVIL ACTIONS BRANCH. If a jury trial is properly
demanded, the clerk must transfer the case to the Civil Actions Branch for an expedited
trial.
COMMENT TO 2025 AMENDMENTS
Section (b) has been amended to substitute “transferring” and “transfer” for
“certifying” and “certify” to conform with the general restyling of the Superior Court rules.
COMMENT TO 2023 AMENDMENTS
Section (a) has been amended consistent with the amendments to Rule 11(b) to
clarify when a jury demand must be filed.
This rule has been amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules.

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