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Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Civil Division - Civil Actions Branch
500 Indiana Ave NW, Room 5000, Washington DC 20001
202-879-1133 | www.dccourts.gov
Case Number: 2022-CAB-005244
Case Caption: Ebony King v. Chinara Cooper
INITIAL ORDER
Initial Hearing Date: Initial Hearing Time: Courtroom Location:
02/17/2023 9:30 AM Remote Courtroom 221
Please see attached instructions for remote participation.
Your case is assigned to Associate Judge Anthony C Epstein.
Pursuant to D.C. Code § 11-906 and District of Columbia Superior Court Rule of Civil Procedure (“Super. Ct. Civ. R.”) 40-
I, it is hereby ORDERED as follows:
1) This case is assigned to the judge and calendar designated below. All future filings in this case shall bear the calendar
number and judge’s name along with the case number in the caption.
2) Within 60 days of the filing of the complaint, plaintiff must file proof of service on each defendant of copies of the
summons, the complaint, and this Initial Order. The court will dismiss the claims against any defendant for whom such
proof of service has not been filed by this deadline, unless the court extended the time for service under Rule 4(m).
3) Within 21 days of service (unless otherwise provided in Rule 12), each defendant must respond to the complaint by
filing an answer or other responsive pleading. The court may enter a default and a default judgment against any
defendant who does not meet this deadline, unless the court extended the deadline under Rule 55(a).
4) At the time stated below, all counsel and unrepresented parties shall participate in a hearing to establish a schedule
and discuss the possibilities of settlement. Counsel shall discuss with their clients before the hearing whether the
clients are agreeable to binding or non-binding arbitration. This order is the only notice that parties and counsel will
receive concerning this hearing.
5) If the date or time is inconvenient for any party or counsel, the Civil Actions Branch may continue the Conference
once, with the consent of all parties, to either of the two succeeding days when the calendar is called. To reschedule
the hearing, a party or lawyer may call the Branch at (202) 879-1133. Any such request must be made at least seven
business days before the scheduled date. No other continuance will be granted except upon motion for good cause
shown.
6) Parties are responsible for obtaining and complying with all requirements of the General Order for Civil cases, each
judge’s Supplement to the General Order and the General Mediation Order. Copies of these orders are available in
the Courtroom and on the Court’s website http://www.dccourts.gov/.
Chief Judge Anita M. Josey-Herring
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To Join by Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone:
1) Copy and Paste or Type the link into a web browser and enter the Webex Meeting ID listed below.
Link: dccourts.webex.com/meet/ctb221
Meeting ID: 129 493 5162
2) When you are ready, click “Join Meeting”.
3) You will be placed in the lobby until the courtroom clerk gives you access to the hearing.
Or to Join by Phone:
1) Call 202-860-2110 (local) or 844-992-4726 (toll-free)
2) Enter the Webex Meeting ID listed above followed by “##”
Resources and Contact Information:
1) For best practices on how to participate in Webex Meetings, click here https://www.webex.com/learn/best-
practices.html.
2) For technical issues or questions, call the Information Technology Division at 202-879-1928 and select
option 2.
For case questions, call the Civil Actions Branch Clerk’s Office at 202-879-1133.
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ACCESSIBILITY AND LANGUAGE ACCESS
Persons with Disabilities:
If you have a disability as defined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and you require an accommodation,
please call 202-879-1700 or email ADACoordinator@dcsc.gov . The D.C. Courts does not provide
transportation service.
Interpreting and Translation Services:
The D.C. Courts offers free language access services to people having business with the court who are deaf
or who are non-English speakers. Parties to a case may request free translations of court orders and other
court documents. To ask for an interpreter or translation, please contact the Clerk’s Office listed for your
case. For more information, visit https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access.
Servicios de interpretación y traducción:
Los Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia ofrecen servicios gratuitos de acceso al idioma a las personas sordas
o que no hablan inglés que tienen asuntos que atender en el tribunal. Las partes de un caso pueden solicitar
traducciones gratuitas de las órdenes judiciales y otros documentos del tribunal. Para solicitar un intérprete o
una traducción, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de su caso.
Para más información, visite https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access.
El acceso al idioma es importante para los Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia. Puede dar su opinión sobre
los servicios de idiomas visitando https://www.dccourts.gov/services/information-and-resources/interpreting-
services#language-access.
የቃልና የጽሑፍ ትርጓሜ አገልግሎቶች፡
የዲ.ሲ ፍርድ ቤቶች መስማት ለተሳናቸውና የእንግሊዝኛ ቋንቋ ተናጋሪ ላልሆኑ በፍርድ ቤቱ ጉዳይ ላላቸው ሰዎች ነጻ የቋንቋ
ተደራሽነት አገልግሎቶች ያቀርባል። ተከራካሪ ወገኖች የፍርድ ቤት ትእዛዞችና ሌሎች የፍርድ ቤት ሰነዶች በነጻ እንዲተረጎሙላቸው
መጠየቅ ይችላሉ። የቃል ወይም የጽሑፍ ትርጓሜ ለመጠየቅ እባክዎን በመዝገብዎ የተዘረዘረውን የጸሀፊ ቢሮ (ክለርክ'ስ ኦፊስ)
ያናግሩ። ለተጨማሪ መረጃ https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access ይጎብኙ።
የቋንቋ ተደራሽነት ለዲ.ሲ. ፍርድ ቤቶች አስፈላጊ ነው። የቋንቋ አገልግሎቶች በተመለከተ አስተያየትዎን
https://www.dccourts.gov/services/information-and-resources/interpreting-services#language-access
በመጎብኘት መስጠት ይችላሉ።
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Tips for Attending Remote Hearings - Civil Division
Courtrooms are closed because of the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic. Your court hearing may be
held remotely. This means that you will participate by phone or by video conference instead of coming
to the courthouse. Here are some tips on how to prepare.
How do I know if I have a remote hearing? Tips for the Hearing
The Court will contact you to tell you that your hearing is remote. Join the hearing a few minutes early!
They may contact you by sending you an email, letter in the mail,
or by calling you. Charge your computer or phone and make sure you have
enough minutes to join the call. Find a private and quiet
space. If possible, be alone in a room during the hearing. Try
to limit distractions as much as possible. If others are in the
room with you, ask if they can be quiet during the hearing.
How do I take part in a remote hearing?
Mute your microphone when you are not talking. Mute all
The Court will give you step-by-step instructions on how to take sounds on your phone or computer.
part in the remote hearing.
Say your name before you speak so the record is
If you lose your written notice, call the Civil Actions Clerk’s Office clear. Be prepared to identify your role in the
for instructions at: hearing (e.g., observer, plaintiff, defendant, witness, etc.).
Speak slowly and clearly so everyone hears what you are
202-879-1133
saying.
Pause before speaking in case there is a lag. Use a headset
Is there anything that I should do before or headphones if you can. This will free up your hands and
the day of the hearing? sound better.
Try not to talk over anyone else. Only one person can speak
Let the court know immediately if you cannot join a hearing
at a time. If you talk while someone else is talking, the judge
because you do not have a phone or computer.
will not be able to hear you.
Civil Actions Clerk’s Office: 202-879-1133
Have all your documents for the hearing in front of you. Have
a pen and paper to take notes.
You may want to contact an attorney for legal help. If you are not ready for your hearing or want to speak with an
You can also find the list of legal services providers at attorney, you can ask the judge to postpone your hearing for
dccourts.gov/coronavirus by clicking on the link that says, another date.
"List of Legal Service Providers for Those Without an If your sound or video freezes during the hearing, use the
Attorney." chat feature or call the Clerk's Office to let them know that
Evidence: if you want the judge to review photos or you are having technical issues.
documents, ask the judge how to submit your evidence.
Witnesses: tell the judge if you want a witness to testify at Special Tips for Video Hearings
your hearing. (Click here for more information)
Accommodations & Language Access: let the court know if Download the court’s hearing software, WebEx, in advance
you need an interpreter or other accommodation for your and do a test run! The Court will provide you with a WebEx
hearing. link in advance of the hearing.
Set up the camera at eye level. If you are using your phone,
prop it up so you can look at it without holding it.
Look at the camera when you speak and avoid moving
around on the video.
Wear what you would normally wear to court.
Sit in a well-lit room with no bright lights behind you.
If possible, find a blank wall to sit in front of. Remember the
judge will be able to see everything on your screen, so pick a
location that is not distracting.
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District of Columbia Courts
Tips for Using DC Courts Remote
Hearing Sites
The DC Courts have remote hearing sites available in various locations in the community to help
persons who may not have computer devices or internet service at home to participate in scheduled
remote hearings. The Courts are committed to enhancing access to justice for all.
There are six remote access sites throughout the community which will operate: Monday – Friday,
8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
The remote site locations are:
Remote Site - 1 Remote Site - 4
Balance and Restorative Justice Balance and Restorative Justice
Center Center
1215 South Capitol Street, SW 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20018
Remote Site - 2 Remote Site - 5
Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center
Center 2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor
1110 V Street, SE Community Room
Washington, DC 20020 Washington, DC 20009
Remote Site - 3 Remote Site - 6
Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center
Center 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300N
118 Q Street, NE Office of the Tenant Advocate
Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20009
*** No walk-ins at this location***
If you want to use a remote site location for your hearing, call 202-879-1900 or email
DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov at least 24 hours before your hearing to reserve a remote access
computer station. If you require special accommodations such as an interpreter for your hearing, please call
202-879-1900 at least 24 hours in advance of your hearing so the Courts can make arrangements.
*You should bring the following items when you come to your scheduled site location*
1. Your case number and any hyperlinks provided by the Courts for your scheduled hearing.
2. Any documents you need for the hearing (evidence), including exhibits, receipts, photos, contracts, etc.
3. Materials for notetaking, including pen and paper.
4. A facial covering will be required for entry into the remote hearing location; if you do not have a facial
covering one will be provided.
*Safety and security measures are in place at the remote sites.
Contact information to schedule your remote access computer station:
Call: 202-879-1900
Email: DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov
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Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia
Consejos para usar los sitios de audiencia remota de los
Tribunales de DC
Los Tribunales de DC disponen de sitios de audiencia remota en distintos centros de la comunidad para
ayudar a que las personas que no tienen dispositivos informáticos o servicio de Internet en su casa puedan
participar en audiencias remotas programadas. Los Tribunales honran el compromiso de mejorar el acceso de
toda la población a la justicia.
En toda la comunidad hay seis sitios de acceso remoto que funcionarán de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 am a 4:00
pm.
Los centros de acceso remoto son:
Sitio Remoto - 1 Sitio Remoto - 4
Balance and Restorative Justice Balance and Restorative Justice
Center Center
1215 South Capitol Street, SW 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20018
Sitio Remoto - 2 Sitio Remoto - 5
Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center
Center 2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor
1110 V Street, SE Community Room
Washington, DC 20020 Washington, DC 20009
Sitio Remoto - 3 Sitio Remoto - 6
Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center
Center 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300N
118 Q Street, NE Office of the Tenant Advocate
Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20009
*No se puede entrar sin cita previa*
Si desea usar un sitio remoto para su audiencia, llame al 202-879-1900 o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a
DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov al menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia, para reservar una estación de
computadora de acceso remoto. Si necesita adaptaciones especiales, como un intérprete para la audiencia, llame
al 202-879-1900 al menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia para que los Tribunales puedan hacer los arreglos
necesarios.
*Cuando concurra al sitio programado debe llevar los siguientes artículos*
1. Su número de caso y todos los hipervínculos que le hayan proporcionado los
Tribunales para la audiencia programada.
2. Cualquier documento que necesite para la audiencia (prueba), incluidos documentos
probatorios, recibos, fotos, contratos, etc.
3. Materiales para tomar nota, como papel y lápiz.
4. Para ingresar al sitio de la audiencia remota deberá llevar una mascarilla facial; si no tiene
mascarilla facial, se le proporcionará una.
*Los sitios de acceso remoto cuentan con medidas de seguridad y protección.
Información de contacto para programar su estación de computadora de acceso remoto:
Teléfono: 202-879-1900
Correo electrónico: DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov
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Superior Court of the District of Columbia Civil Division - Civil Actions Branch 500 Indiana Ave NW, Room 5000, Washington DC 20001 202-879-1133 | www.dccourts.gov Case Number: 2022-CAB-005244 Case Caption: Ebony King v. Chinara Cooper INITIAL ORDER Initial Hearing Date: Initial Hearing Time: Courtroom Location: 02/17/2023 9:30 AM Remote Courtroom 221 Please see attached instructions for remote participation. Your case is assigned to Associate Judge Anthony C Epstein. Pursuant to D.C. Code § 11-906 and District of Columbia Superior Court Rule of Civil Procedure (“Super. Ct. Civ. R.”) 40- I, it is hereby ORDERED as follows: 1) This case is assigned to the judge and calendar designated below. All future filings in this case shall bear the calendar number and judge’s name along with the case number in the caption. 2) Within 60 days of the filing of the complaint, plaintiff must file proof of service on each defendant of copies of the summons, the complaint, and this Initial Order. The court will dismiss the claims against any defendant for whom such proof of service has not been filed by this deadline, unless the court extended the time for service under Rule 4(m). 3) Within 21 days of service (unless otherwise provided in Rule 12), each defendant must respond to the complaint by filing an answer or other responsive pleading. The court may enter a default and a default judgment against any defendant who does not meet this deadline, unless the court extended the deadline under Rule 55(a). 4) At the time stated below, all counsel and unrepresented parties shall participate in a hearing to establish a schedule and discuss the possibilities of settlement. Counsel shall discuss with their clients before the hearing whether the clients are agreeable to binding or non-binding arbitration. This order is the only notice that parties and counsel will receive concerning this hearing. 5) If the date or time is inconvenient for any party or counsel, the Civil Actions Branch may continue the Conference once, with the consent of all parties, to either of the two succeeding days when the calendar is called. To reschedule the hearing, a party or lawyer may call the Branch at (202) 879-1133. Any such request must be made at least seven business days before the scheduled date. No other continuance will be granted except upon motion for good cause shown. 6) Parties are responsible for obtaining and complying with all requirements of the General Order for Civil cases, each judge’s Supplement to the General Order and the General Mediation Order. Copies of these orders are available in the Courtroom and on the Court’s website http://www.dccourts.gov/. Chief Judge Anita M. Josey-Herring Page 1 of 6 To Join by Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone: 1) Copy and Paste or Type the link into a web browser and enter the Webex Meeting ID listed below. Link: dccourts.webex.com/meet/ctb221 Meeting ID: 129 493 5162 2) When you are ready, click “Join Meeting”. 3) You will be placed in the lobby until the courtroom clerk gives you access to the hearing. Or to Join by Phone: 1) Call 202-860-2110 (local) or 844-992-4726 (toll-free) 2) Enter the Webex Meeting ID listed above followed by “##” Resources and Contact Information: 1) For best practices on how to participate in Webex Meetings, click here https://www.webex.com/learn/best- practices.html. 2) For technical issues or questions, call the Information Technology Division at 202-879-1928 and select option 2. For case questions, call the Civil Actions Branch Clerk’s Office at 202-879-1133. Page 2 of 6 ACCESSIBILITY AND LANGUAGE ACCESS Persons with Disabilities: If you have a disability as defined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and you require an accommodation, please call 202-879-1700 or email ADACoordinator@dcsc.gov . The D.C. Courts does not provide transportation service. Interpreting and Translation Services: The D.C. Courts offers free language access services to people having business with the court who are deaf or who are non-English speakers. Parties to a case may request free translations of court orders and other court documents. To ask for an interpreter or translation, please contact the Clerk’s Office listed for your case. For more information, visit https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access. Servicios de interpretación y traducción: Los Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia ofrecen servicios gratuitos de acceso al idioma a las personas sordas o que no hablan inglés que tienen asuntos que atender en el tribunal. Las partes de un caso pueden solicitar traducciones gratuitas de las órdenes judiciales y otros documentos del tribunal. Para solicitar un intérprete o una traducción, póngase en contacto con la Secretaría de su caso. Para más información, visite https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access. El acceso al idioma es importante para los Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia. Puede dar su opinión sobre los servicios de idiomas visitando https://www.dccourts.gov/services/information-and-resources/interpreting- services#language-access. የቃልና የጽሑፍ ትርጓሜ አገልግሎቶች፡ የዲ.ሲ ፍርድ ቤቶች መስማት ለተሳናቸውና የእንግሊዝኛ ቋንቋ ተናጋሪ ላልሆኑ በፍርድ ቤቱ ጉዳይ ላላቸው ሰዎች ነጻ የቋንቋ ተደራሽነት አገልግሎቶች ያቀርባል። ተከራካሪ ወገኖች የፍርድ ቤት ትእዛዞችና ሌሎች የፍርድ ቤት ሰነዶች በነጻ እንዲተረጎሙላቸው መጠየቅ ይችላሉ። የቃል ወይም የጽሑፍ ትርጓሜ ለመጠየቅ እባክዎን በመዝገብዎ የተዘረዘረውን የጸሀፊ ቢሮ (ክለርክ'ስ ኦፊስ) ያናግሩ። ለተጨማሪ መረጃ https://www.dccourts.gov/language-access ይጎብኙ። የቋንቋ ተደራሽነት ለዲ.ሲ. ፍርድ ቤቶች አስፈላጊ ነው። የቋንቋ አገልግሎቶች በተመለከተ አስተያየትዎን https://www.dccourts.gov/services/information-and-resources/interpreting-services#language-access በመጎብኘት መስጠት ይችላሉ። Page 3 of 6 Tips for Attending Remote Hearings - Civil Division Courtrooms are closed because of the COVID-19 or coronavirus pandemic. Your court hearing may be held remotely. This means that you will participate by phone or by video conference instead of coming to the courthouse. Here are some tips on how to prepare. How do I know if I have a remote hearing? Tips for the Hearing The Court will contact you to tell you that your hearing is remote. Join the hearing a few minutes early! They may contact you by sending you an email, letter in the mail, or by calling you. Charge your computer or phone and make sure you have enough minutes to join the call. Find a private and quiet space. If possible, be alone in a room during the hearing. Try to limit distractions as much as possible. If others are in the room with you, ask if they can be quiet during the hearing. How do I take part in a remote hearing? Mute your microphone when you are not talking. Mute all The Court will give you step-by-step instructions on how to take sounds on your phone or computer. part in the remote hearing. Say your name before you speak so the record is If you lose your written notice, call the Civil Actions Clerk’s Office clear. Be prepared to identify your role in the for instructions at: hearing (e.g., observer, plaintiff, defendant, witness, etc.). Speak slowly and clearly so everyone hears what you are 202-879-1133 saying. Pause before speaking in case there is a lag. Use a headset Is there anything that I should do before or headphones if you can. This will free up your hands and the day of the hearing? sound better. Try not to talk over anyone else. Only one person can speak Let the court know immediately if you cannot join a hearing at a time. If you talk while someone else is talking, the judge because you do not have a phone or computer. will not be able to hear you. Civil Actions Clerk’s Office: 202-879-1133 Have all your documents for the hearing in front of you. Have a pen and paper to take notes. You may want to contact an attorney for legal help. If you are not ready for your hearing or want to speak with an You can also find the list of legal services providers at attorney, you can ask the judge to postpone your hearing for dccourts.gov/coronavirus by clicking on the link that says, another date. "List of Legal Service Providers for Those Without an If your sound or video freezes during the hearing, use the Attorney." chat feature or call the Clerk's Office to let them know that Evidence: if you want the judge to review photos or you are having technical issues. documents, ask the judge how to submit your evidence. Witnesses: tell the judge if you want a witness to testify at Special Tips for Video Hearings your hearing. (Click here for more information) Accommodations & Language Access: let the court know if Download the court’s hearing software, WebEx, in advance you need an interpreter or other accommodation for your and do a test run! The Court will provide you with a WebEx hearing. link in advance of the hearing. Set up the camera at eye level. If you are using your phone, prop it up so you can look at it without holding it. Look at the camera when you speak and avoid moving around on the video. Wear what you would normally wear to court. Sit in a well-lit room with no bright lights behind you. If possible, find a blank wall to sit in front of. Remember the judge will be able to see everything on your screen, so pick a location that is not distracting. Page 4 of 6 District of Columbia Courts Tips for Using DC Courts Remote Hearing Sites The DC Courts have remote hearing sites available in various locations in the community to help persons who may not have computer devices or internet service at home to participate in scheduled remote hearings. The Courts are committed to enhancing access to justice for all. There are six remote access sites throughout the community which will operate: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The remote site locations are: Remote Site - 1 Remote Site - 4 Balance and Restorative Justice Balance and Restorative Justice Center Center 1215 South Capitol Street, SW 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20018 Remote Site - 2 Remote Site - 5 Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center Center 2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor 1110 V Street, SE Community Room Washington, DC 20020 Washington, DC 20009 Remote Site - 3 Remote Site - 6 Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center Center 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300N 118 Q Street, NE Office of the Tenant Advocate Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20009 *** No walk-ins at this location*** If you want to use a remote site location for your hearing, call 202-879-1900 or email DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov at least 24 hours before your hearing to reserve a remote access computer station. If you require special accommodations such as an interpreter for your hearing, please call 202-879-1900 at least 24 hours in advance of your hearing so the Courts can make arrangements. *You should bring the following items when you come to your scheduled site location* 1. Your case number and any hyperlinks provided by the Courts for your scheduled hearing. 2. Any documents you need for the hearing (evidence), including exhibits, receipts, photos, contracts, etc. 3. Materials for notetaking, including pen and paper. 4. A facial covering will be required for entry into the remote hearing location; if you do not have a facial covering one will be provided. *Safety and security measures are in place at the remote sites. Contact information to schedule your remote access computer station: Call: 202-879-1900 Email: DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov Page 5 of 6 Tribunales del Distrito de Columbia Consejos para usar los sitios de audiencia remota de los Tribunales de DC Los Tribunales de DC disponen de sitios de audiencia remota en distintos centros de la comunidad para ayudar a que las personas que no tienen dispositivos informáticos o servicio de Internet en su casa puedan participar en audiencias remotas programadas. Los Tribunales honran el compromiso de mejorar el acceso de toda la población a la justicia. En toda la comunidad hay seis sitios de acceso remoto que funcionarán de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 am a 4:00 pm. Los centros de acceso remoto son: Sitio Remoto - 1 Sitio Remoto - 4 Balance and Restorative Justice Balance and Restorative Justice Center Center 1215 South Capitol Street, SW 920 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20003 Washington, DC 20018 Sitio Remoto - 2 Sitio Remoto - 5 Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center Center 2000 14th Street, NW, 2nd Floor 1110 V Street, SE Community Room Washington, DC 20020 Washington, DC 20009 Sitio Remoto - 3 Sitio Remoto - 6 Balance and Restorative Justice Reeves Center Center 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 300N 118 Q Street, NE Office of the Tenant Advocate Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20009 *No se puede entrar sin cita previa* Si desea usar un sitio remoto para su audiencia, llame al 202-879-1900 o envíe un mensaje de correo electrónico a DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov al menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia, para reservar una estación de computadora de acceso remoto. Si necesita adaptaciones especiales, como un intérprete para la audiencia, llame al 202-879-1900 al menos 24 horas antes de la audiencia para que los Tribunales puedan hacer los arreglos necesarios. *Cuando concurra al sitio programado debe llevar los siguientes artículos* 1. Su número de caso y todos los hipervínculos que le hayan proporcionado los Tribunales para la audiencia programada. 2. Cualquier documento que necesite para la audiencia (prueba), incluidos documentos probatorios, recibos, fotos, contratos, etc. 3. Materiales para tomar nota, como papel y lápiz. 4. Para ingresar al sitio de la audiencia remota deberá llevar una mascarilla facial; si no tiene mascarilla facial, se le proporcionará una. *Los sitios de acceso remoto cuentan con medidas de seguridad y protección. Información de contacto para programar su estación de computadora de acceso remoto: Teléfono: 202-879-1900 Correo electrónico: DCCourtsRemoteSites@dcsc.gov Page 6 of 6