# D.C. Code § 16-703: Process of Criminal Division; fees

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-703

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 16-703
- **Heading:** Process of Criminal Division; fees
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 16 / Chapter 7 / § 16-703

## Text

(a) The Criminal Division of the Superior Court may issue process for the arrest of a person against whom an indictment is returned, an information is filed, or a complaint under oath is made.
(b) Process shall —
(1) be under the seal of the court;
(2) bear teste in the name of a judge of the court, and
(3) be signed by a clerk or employee of the court authorized to administer oaths.
(c) In cases arising out of violations of any of the ordinances of the District of Columbia, process shall be directed to the Chief of Police, who shall execute the process and make return thereof in like manner as in other cases.
(d) In all other criminal cases, the process issued by the Superior Court may be directed to the United States marshal or to the Chief of Police.
(e) For services pursuant to subsection (d) of this section the marshal shall receive the fees prescribed by section 15-709(b).

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 16-701 § 16-701. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-701.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-702 § 16-702. Prosecution by indictment or information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-702.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-703 § 16-703. Process of Criminal Division; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-703.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-704 § 16-704. Bail; collateral security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-704.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-705 § 16-705. Jury trial; trial by court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-705.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-706 § 16-706. Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-706.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-707 § 16-707. Disposition of fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-707.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-708 § 16-708. Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-708.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-709 § 16-709. Executions on forfeited recognizances and judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-709.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-710 § 16-710. Suspension of imposition or execution of sentence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-710.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711 § 16-711. Restitution or reparation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-711.01 § 16-711.01. Restitution or reparation — Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-711.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-712 § 16-712. Community service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-712.md)
- [D.C. Code § 16-713 § 16-713. Alien sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T16_C7_S16-713.md)

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