Please go to DC Superior Court's Domestic Violence Division page for up to date information and resources: Domestic Violence Division | District of Columbia Courts (dccourts.gov).
How to Enforce Protection Orders When You Move To Another State
Do you have a protective order? Are you thinking of moving to another state? This document contains information to help you use the full faith and credit law for enforcement of your protective order by other states.
Getting Ready for Court
Frequently asked questions and answers on how you should prepare and what actually happens when you go to court.
Red Flag Law in D.C.
The District of Columbia has a red flag law, as part of the Firearms Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018, that allows certain individuals to request an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) to have a firearm, ammunition, a registration certificate, a license to carry a concealed pistol, or a dealer's license removed from the possession of someone who poses an extreme risk to themselves or others. Please click on the attached flyers to learn more. Attribute Authors: Domestic Violence Division, DC Superior Court, Office of the Attorney General