Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 8
As amended through October 11, 2024
The shelter care hearing must commence within 72 hours (excluding Sundays) after the child is taken into custody. If the probable cause portion of the shelter care hearing is continued under Rule 14(h), it must be completed within five days or within the time consented to by all parties present.
Sup. Ct. R. D.C. 8
COMMENT TO 2017 AMENDMENTS
This rule was amended consistent with the stylistic changes to the civil rules. It was also modified to reflect the increased time allowed by D.C. Code § 16-2312 (2012 Repl.) and Comprehensive Youth Justice Amendment Act of 2016, D.C. Law No. 21-238, § 102(d) (April 4, 2017) (amending other language in D.C. Code § 16-2312(a)) .