OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick a section below — court records, arrest records, or other records. Each one tells you where to go, who to contact, and what tools are available online.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below, then follow the link to the official source.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Superior Court civil and criminal case records
🔍 Metropolitan Police arrest records
🏛️ Small claims and landlord-tenant records
📋 Property records and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

How to Request Records

Most records are handled by different offices — always contact the office listed in the section above.

In person: Visit the D.C. Superior Court at 500 Indiana Ave NW. Bring a valid ID.

Online: Use D.C. Courts Cases Online.

By mail: Submit a written request under the D.C. Freedom of Information Act to the office that holds the records.

Neighborhoods in D.C.

City-level record pages for this county will be added as they become available.

What this page does not show: Not all records are available online. Some require a written request, an in-person visit, or a fee. Court records and arrest data may be incomplete, delayed, or not yet entered into online systems.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 16, 2026