DC Superior Court Judge Judith Smith presided over six pre-trial and probation hearings on Sept. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge sentenced a defendant to six months of probation for a drug charge. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge issued two bench warrants and continued cases during pretrial and probation hearings on Sept. Read more »

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A DC Superior Court judge issued bench warrants for three defendants who did not show up to their Aug. Read more »

A DC Superior Court judge held a defendant charged with carrying a pistol without a license in two separate cases. Read more »

On July 17, a DC Superior Court judge sentenced an involuntary manslaughter defendant to five years in prison plus five years of probation. Read more »

America is speaking, and it is saying change is needed.  But what will that look like? Read more »

A convicted felon will only have to serve one year in prison plus the time he has already served for robbery, armed kidnapping, armed robbery, threats to do bodily harm and simple assault.  During his sentencing, Rondal Lynch thanked Judge Patricia Broderick for her help. Read more »

A second court-ordered inspection of the DC Jail shows that problems remain despite orders for the DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC) to ensure the health and safety of inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

A judge agreed to review information regarding a murder defendant's Constitutional rights before making a final decision on his release. Read more »

In the wake of COVID-19, several inmates have filed motions for release. Read more »

Judges didn’t release as many homicide defendants in 2019 as they did in 2018, data shows According to  DC Code, Washington, DC criminal defendants cannot be held in jail from an inability to pay bail.  The specific DC code language states that the decision to release a defendant falls to a Superior Court judge:  A judicial officer shall order the pretrial release of a defendant  subject to: (A) Condition that the person not commit a local, state, or federal crime during the period of release; and (B) Least restrictive further condition, or combination of conditions, that the judicial officer determines will reasonably assure the appearance of the person as required and the safety of any other person and the community.  These conditions can include maintaining or seeking employment, maintaining or beginning an educational program, or restrictions on personal associations, travel or residence among others.  Several homicide defendants are released to the High Intensity Supervision Program (HISP). Read more »

As of March 11, 2020, there have been 31 homicides in the District. Read more »