D.C. Super. Ct. Habilitation R. 9

(a) FILINGS BY PARTIES. All pleadings, motions, and other papers in habilitation

proceedings must be filed with the Family Court Central Intake Center.

(b) SERVICE. Except when these rules provide otherwise, copies of all papers filed in a

habilitation proceeding must be served on:

(1) the respondent;

(2) the respondent’s attorney, advocate, and guardian or substitute decision-maker;

(3) any person authorized by the court to receive notice; and

(4) the attorney for the District of Columbia Department on Disability Services.

(c) MANNER OF SERVICE. Service may be made by first class mail or through the

court’s electronic filing system.

(d) PROOF OF SERVICE. Proof of service of papers served under these rules must be

accomplished by means of a certificate of service on the last page of the paper served.

The certificate must show the date and manner of service and the names and

addresses of all persons served. Failure to make proof of service does not affect the

validity of such service. The court may at any time allow the proof to be amended or

supplied, unless to do so would result in material prejudice to a party.

(e) FILINGS BY THE COURT. The court may issue, file, and serve notices, orders, and

other documents by personal delivery, mail, or electronic transmission, subject to

statute, administrative order, or other provision of these rules.