Statutes and regulations

Rule 40. Release and Detention of Federal Defendants

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In any criminal case over which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has jurisdiction, the Superior Court may release or detain the defendant in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3141 … See 18 U.S.C. § 3041. It makes clear that the applicable bail law under current law is 18 U.S.C. § 3141 et seq.

Rule 1. Scope; Purpose; Title; Applicability of Civil Rules; Other Proceedings Assigned to the Domestic Violence Division

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Code §§ 16-1001 to -1006 (2012 Repl. & 2017 Supp.). (b) PURPOSE. … COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS Superior Court Administrative Order 18-07 (June 26, 2018) changed the name of the Domestic Violence Unit to the Domestic Violence Division.

Rule 60. Victim's Rights

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(4) [Omitted]. y 18 U.S.C. § 3771(d) and (e) or D.C. Code §§ 23-1901 to -1906 (2012 Repl. & 2017 Supp.). (3) Multiple Victims. … U.S.C. § 3771).

Rule 502. Bond

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Code § 26-551.02(18) (2012 Repl.), or a national bank as provided in 12 U.S.C. § 92a(f).

Rule 5. Initial Appearance

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(4) 18 U.S.C. § 3501. This rule should not be construed to conflict with or otherwise supersede 18 U.S.C. § 3501. (b) ADVICE. … Subparagraph (a)(4) includes a rule of construction to avoid conflicting with or superseding of 18 U.S.C. § 3501, dealing with the admissibility of confessions. See D.C.

Rule 605. Bond

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Code, § 26-551.02(18) (2021 Supp.), or a national bank as provided in 12 U.S.C. § 92a(f), even if required by the terms of the trust.

Rule 1. Scope; Authority of the Chief Judge; Definitions

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(9) “Organization” is defined in 18 U.S.C. § 18. (10) “Superior Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. … Code § 23-1905 (2) (2017 Supp.) or as a “crime victim” in 18 U.S.C. § 3771 (e)(2)(A). (13) “Video teleconference” means any technology for transmitting live electronic video communication.

Rule 17. Plaintiff and Defendant; Capacity

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Code § 16-914 (a-3) (2018 Supp.) permits a parent who is under 18 years of age to initiate a custody proceeding; it also permits initiation of a custody proceeding by the parent, guardian, or other legal … appointment of a guardian ad litem discretionary if a substantial question of incompetency is raised about a party who does not have a representative 4 (a-3) (2018 Supp.) permits a parent who is under 18

Rule 6. The Grand Jury

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U.S.C. § 3322. … Paragraph (g) differs from the federal rule by omitting the phrase “except as otherwise provided by statute,” which refers to the locally inapplicable 18 U.S.C. § 3331.

Rule 41. Search and Seizure

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An officer or agent executing a warrant directing a search of a dwelling house, other building, or vehicle break and enter any of these premises pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3109. … An officer or agent executing a warrant directing a search of a dwelling house, other building, or vehicle break and enter any of these premises pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3109.

Rule 41. Search and Seizure

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An officer executing a warrant directing a search of a dwelling house, other building, or vehicle may break and enter any of these premises pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3109. … Subparagraph (f)(3) cites 18 U.S.C. § 3109 (the federal "knock and announce" statute), which is made applicable by D.C. Code § 23-524 (a) (2012 Repl.).

Rule 12.1. Notice of an Alibi Defense

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The 2008 amendments to sections (b) and (c) implement the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act (18 U.S.C. § 3771).

Rule 4. Arrest Warrant or Summons on a Complaint

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U.S.C. § 3041; (D) be signed by a judge; (E) state or contain the name of the court; and (F) state or contain the date of the issuance of the warrant … U.S.C. § 3041; (D) be signed by a judge; (E) state or contain the name of the court; and (F) state or contain the date of the issuance of the warrant

Rule 12.3. Notice of a Public-Authority Defense

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The 2010 amendments to sections (a) and (b) implement the federal Crime Victims’ Rights Act (18 U.S.C. § 3771). This rule, new to the Superior Court, is identical to the federal rule.

Rule 40-I. State Fugitives and Extradition

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(1) In all cases where the laws of the United States so provide, the Chief Judge shall cause to be apprehended and delivered up in the manner and under the regulations provided by 18 U.S.C. § 3181

Rule 9. Subpoenas

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Any person who is at least 18 years old and not a party may serve a subpoena. Serving a subpoena requires delivering a copy to the named person. (2) Service in the District of Columbia. … (3) Serving in a Foreign Country. 28 U.S.C. § 1783 governs issuing and serving a subpoena directed to a United States national or resident who is in a foreign country. (4) Proof of Service.

Rule 16. Discovery and Inspection

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or other government agents in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the case, or of statements made by government witnesses or prospective government witnesses except as provided in 18 … U.S.C. § 3500

Rule 45. Subpoena

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Any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party may serve a subpoena. … Those fees and travel allowances can be found in Title 28 U.S.C. § 1821 et seq. See D.C. Code § 15-714. For waiver of prepayment of costs and witness fees, see SCR-Dom. Rel. 54(f).

Rule 45. Subpoena

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Any person who is at least 18 years old and not a party may serve a subpoena. … (3) Serving in a Foreign Country. 28 U.S.C. § 1783 governs issuing and serving a subpoena directed to a United States national or resident who is in a foreign country. (4) Proof of Service.

Rule 4. Summons

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Any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party may serve a summons and complaint. (3) By Marshal or Someone Specially Appointed. … See 28 U.S.C. § 1608. Section (m) was amended to include language previously found in section (o). Accordingly, section (o) has been deleted entirely.