District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancies

Current understanding

To be populated as evidence accumulates.

2023-07-20 — District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act: The introduced District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act proposes expedited judicial appointment procedures intended to reduce persistent vacancies and trial delays in D.C. local courts; the finding does not establish enactment or demonstrated reductions in delays. (novelty: 2)
2023-01-24 — District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act: The introduced District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act would allow local D.C. judicial nominees to take the bench automatically after a 30-day congressional review period unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, replacing the requirement for affirmative Senate confirmation. (novelty: 2)