Judge-in-Chambers and Mediation

I was recently asked by Bob Hosea, Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution Branch Chief at Multi-Door Dispute Resolution at D.C. Superior Court, to train for and to mediate in a new mediation program for Judge-in-Chambers.  Cases that I will be handling along with my fellow Multi-Door mediators will involve requests for temporary restraining orders. 

In general, the Judge-in-Chambers is responsible for handling a variety of emergency matters during the court's normal business hours that require expedited judicial decision-making. These emergency matters come from every division of the Court. Examples include:

• Arrest, bench and search warrants
• Authorization for medical treatment (medical emergency)
• Temporary restraining orders
• Writs of habeas corpus
• Subpoenas for depositions
• Motions to proceed in forma pauperis
• Orders for the issuance of warrants and
• advertising of seizure
• Default decrees of condemnation
• Enforcement of foreign judgments
• Writs of replevin
• Writs of attachment before judgment
• Application for change of name (must have birth certificate to process application)
• Petition to amend minor/adult birth certificate (must have birth certificate to process petition)
• Petition to amend death certificate
• Petition to amend marriage certificate
• Friendly Suit - settlement involving minors
• Bench Warrants re-issued
• Marriage License waivers
• Authorization to perform marriages application
• Special Proceedings - out of state witness

I'm looking forward to helping out in this new program!