Initial Civil Appeals: District of Columbia | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: District of Columbia | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in the District of Columbia. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: District of Columbia

Practical Law State Q&A w-000-1895 (Approx. 13 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: District of Columbia

by Ed Wenger, Holtzman Vogel Josefiak Torchinsky PLLC, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 08 May 2023 • District of Columbia, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in the District of Columbia. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Following the suspension or modification of nonessential judicial functions in 2020 due to COVID-19, District of Columbia courts have resumed most operations, but local courts may impose special rules impacting some litigation (such as remote proceedings). Check the DC Courts' Pandemic Operations Information page for the latest developments in this jurisdiction.