Important Note
With certain limited exceptions, all forms submitted to the court must be completed in English, and foreign language translations of forms are to be used only as guides for people who cannot read the English-language forms they may receive or be required to use. For details about the circumstances in which a form may be submitted in a language other than English, click here.
During the public health emergency declared by the Mayor of the District of Columbia, if a party is unable to electronically sign a document that needs to be filed, please include /s/ on the signature line.
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DCCA Citation and Style Guide: Legal citation manual that provides guidance on how to format legal documents, ensuring uniformity and clarity, in the appellate court of the District of Columbia. The local guide especially focuses on citations or formats that may differ from the Bluebook or other local court style guides.