Judicial power

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The judicial power in the District of Columbia is vested in the following courts:

(1) The following Federal Courts established pursuant to article III of the Constitution:

(A) The Supreme Court of the United States.

(B) The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

(C) The United States District Court for the District of Columbia.

(2) The following District of Columbia courts established pursuant to article I of the Constitution:

(A) The District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

(B) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

(July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 475, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111.)

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 11-101.

1973 Ed., § 11-101.

Cross References

Authority of Council to pass any act, resolution, or rule with respect to any provision of this title, limitations, see § 1-206.02.

District Charter provisions relating to judicial powers, see § 1-204.31.

Editor's Notes

Section 23(a) of D.C. Law 15-354 provided that Title 11 is designated Title 11 of the District of Columbia Official Code.


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