DC · rules
D.C. Super. Ct. Crim. R. 2
Interpretation
These rules are to be interpreted to provide for the just determination of every
criminal proceeding, to secure simplicity in procedure and fairness in administration,
and to eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay.
History
COMMENT TO 2016 AMENDMENTS This rule has been redrafted to conform to the general restyling of the federal rules in 2002. It is identical to the federal rule.
Provenance
- Source
- dccourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
1a9327bb3ff1d6973e1c16948fb1e2565fc3260d5526d219d1342bd0256ec371
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