NCJ Number
126198
Date Published
1989
Length
111 pages
Annotation
This document reports on the work of the District of Columbia court system for the year 1989.
Abstract
It describes the organization and operation of the court system, citing an increase in drug-related crimes, child neglect and abuse, and other domestic violence cases. It reports on the financial data such as budget, cash revenue, receipts and disbursements, and funding. The report details the operation of the Court of Appeals and the Superior Court, the two main branches of the system. It provides statistical information on filings and dispositions, cases pending, bar admissions, and disciplinary actions of the Court of Appeals. Statistics reported for the Superior Court include information on activities within the Criminal, Civil, Family, Probate, Special Operations, Audio-Master, and Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Divisions. Court system statistics are provided for the Social Services Division and Court Reporting Division. The Administrative and Support services are listed with their respective personnel. 14 exhibits and 47 tables