Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 62.1

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 62.1 - Indicative Ruling on a Motion for Relief That is Barred by a Pending Appeal

(a) RELIEF PENDING APPEAL. If a timely motion is made for relief that the court lacks authority to grant because of an appeal that has been docketed and is pending, the court may:

(1) defer considering the motion;

(2) deny the motion; or

(3) state that it would grant the motion if the District of Columbia Court of Appeals remands for that purpose.

(b) NOTICE TO THE COURT OF APPEALS. The movant must promptly notify the District of Columbia Court of Appeals under District of Columbia Court of Appeals Rule 4(f) if the trial court states that it would grant the motion.

(c) REMAND. The trial court may decide the motion if the District of Columbia Court of Appeals remands for that purpose.

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 62.1

COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS

This rule is new. It is identical to Civil Rule 62.1.