DC · rules
D.C. App. R. 38
Sanctions
When a party to a proceeding before this court or an attorney practicing before the court takes
an appeal or files a petition or motion that is frivolous or interposed for an improper purpose,
such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay, or fails to comply with an order of this court, the
court may, on its own motion or on motion of a party, impose appropriate sanctions on the
offending party, the attorney, or both. Before doing so on its own motion, the court will give the
party notice and an opportunity to respond. Sanctions that may be imposed include dismissal of
the appeal; imposition of single or double costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees; and disciplinary
proceedings.
Provenance
- Source
- dccourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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