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PUBLIC LAW 88-241-DEC. 23, 1963

Subchapter III—Jurisdiction §11-1341. Exclusive jurisdiction of small claims; limitations The Small Claims and Conciliation Branch of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions has exclusive jurisdiction over all cases within the jurisdiction of the court in which the amount of the plaintiff's claim or the claimed value of personal property in controversy does not exceed $160 exclusive of interest, attorney fees, protest fees, and costs. This jurisdiction does not include actions for recovery of the possession of real estate, whether or not such actions include a claim for arrears of rent, or personalty, or both arrears of rent and personalty. § 11-1342. Settlement of disputes by arbitration and conciliation In order to effect the speedy settlement of controversies, and with the consent of all parties thereto, the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch may settle cases, irrespective of the amount involved, by the methods of arbitration and conciliation. The judges of the Branch may also act as referees or arbitrators, either alone or in conjunction with other persons, pursuant to rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, or under Title 9, United States Code, or otherwise. A judge, officer, or employee of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions may not accept any fee or compensation in addition to his salary for services performed pursuant to this section. §11-1343. Certification of cases by Court of General Sessions judges; recertification When the interests of justice seem to require, and all parties consent thereto, a judge of the District of Columbia Court of General Sessions may certify a case to the Small Claims and Conciliation Branch for conciliation, or to endeavor to obtain a complete or partial agreed statement of facts or stipulation, which will simplify and expedite the ultimate trial of the case. With the consent of all parties the trial of the case may be completed in the Branch, or in the absence of their consent shall be recertified to another judge of the court for trial. CHAPTER 15—JUVENILE COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SUBCHAPTER I—CONTINUATION AND ORGANIZATION Sec.

11-1501. Continuation of court; court of record; seal. 11-1502. Appointment, qualiflcations, tenure, salaries, and oath of Judges. 11-1503- Administration of court; absence, disability, dlsguallflcation, or death of Judges. 11-1504. Terms.

SUBCHAPTER II—COURT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES 11-1521. 11-1522. 11-1523. 11-1524.

Clerk; compensation, bond, oath, and duties. Administration of oaths by cleric. Director of Social Work; compensation; qualiflcations; duties. Supervisor of Probation and other probation officers; compensation; qualiflcations; duties of Probation Department and officers. 11-1525. Other Court employees. 11-1526. Rules governing conduct of personnel. 11-1551. 11-1552. 11-1553. 11-1554. 11-1555. 11-1556. 11-1557.

SUBCHAPTER III—JURISDICTION Jurisdiction of children and minors; retention. Transfer from other courts. Waiver of Jurisdiction in case of felony and transfer of case. Jurisdiction of persons 18 years of age or over. Jurisdiction of paternity proceedings. Concurrent Jurisdiction of desertion and nonsupport cases. Construction of chapter with respect to other Jurisdiction.

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