Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 79

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 79 - Records Kept by the Clerk

(a) DOCKET.

(1)In General. The clerk must keep a record known as the "docket" in the form and manner prescribed by the Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Courts, subject to the supervision of the Chief Judge. The clerk must enter each domestic relations action in the docket. Actions must be assigned consecutive file numbers, which must be noted in the docket where the first entry of the action is made.

(2)Items to Be Entered. The following items must be marked with the file number and entered chronologically in the docket:

(A) papers filed with the clerk;

(B) process issued, and proofs of service or other returns showing execution; and

(C) appearances, orders, and judgments.

(3)Contents of Entries. Each entry must briefly show the nature of the paper filed or writ issued, the substance of each proof of service or other return, and the substance and date of entry of each order and judgment

(b) JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS. The clerk must keep a copy of every final judgment and appealable order; of every order affecting title to or a lien on real or personal property; and of any other order that the court directs to be kept. The Executive Officers of the District of Columbia Courts will, subject to the supervision of the Chief Judge, prescribe the form and manner in which such copies must be kept.

(c) INDEXES; CALENDARS. Under the court's direction, the clerk must:

(1) keep indexes of the docket and of the judgments and orders described in Rule 79(b); and

(2) prepare calendars of all actions ready for trial.

(d) OTHER RECORDS. The clerk must keep any other records required by the Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Courts, subject to the supervision of the Chief Judge.

(e) ENTRY ON DOCKET. Nothing in these rules precludes a judge or magistrate judge or his or her authorized judicial staff member from making entries on the docket.

Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 79

COMMENT TO 2018 AMENDMENTS

This rule was amended to conform to Civil Rule 79. Accordingly, provisions related to copies and custody of filed papers were moved to new Rule 79 -I.