District of Columbia § 11-1322 Arbitration and conciliation.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 11-1322 — Arbitration and conciliation.

District of Columbia § 11-1322

Title 11Organization and Jurisdiction of the Courts. [Enacted title]

Ch. 13Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the Superior Court.

Subch. IIJurisdiction and Procedures.

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D.C. Code § 11-1322 (2026).

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In order to effect the speedy settlement of controversies, and with the consent of the parties thereto, the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch may settle cases, irrespective of the amount involved, by the methods of arbitration and conciliation. A judge sitting in the Branch may act as a referee or arbitrator, either alone or in conjunction with other persons, as provided by rule of the court. A judge, officer, or employee of the Superior Court may not accept any fee or compensation in addition to that person’s salary for services performed pursuant to this section.

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In order to effect the speedy settlement of controversies, and with the consent of the parties thereto, the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch may settle cases, irrespective of the amount involved, by the methods of arbitration and conciliation. A judge sitting in the Branch may act as a referee or arbitrator, either alone or in conjunction with other persons, as provided by rule of the court. A judge, officer, or employee of the Superior Court may not accept any fee or compensation in addition to that person’s salary for services performed pursuant to this section.