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This short brochure provides much needed information for jurors. Some of the topics the brochure touches upon are: What to do when summoned for jury duty? What to expect if you fail to appear for jury duty. Should you drive or ride public transportation? Be prepared to spend time waiting.

The Council for Court Excellence is pleased to present its Compliments and Complaints Guide. This guide gathers in one place information about how to submit compliments or comments and how to make and resolve complaints about any professional in the DC justice system. The information in this guide comes from sixteen courts and agencies in the District that provided details about their compliment and complaint referral process.

CCE submitted testimony to the record regarding the  Metro Safety Amendment Act of 2023.

CCE Board leader and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Olinda Moyd and Senior Policy Manager testified before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety regarding the Addressing Crime through Targeted Interventions and Violence Enforcement (“ACTIVE”) Act of 2023.

On June 27, 2023, CCE's Executive Director Misty Thomas testified before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety in opposition of B25-0291, the Safer Stronger Amendment Act of 2023. 

On April 13, 2023, CCE's Executive Director Misty Thomas testified before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety at the Budget Oversight hearing for the Criminal Code Reform Commission.

On April 13, 2023, CCE's Senior Policy Counsel Danielle Burs testified before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety at the Budget Oversight hearing for the Office of Victim Services & Justice Grants.