When the government shuts down, certain limitations are placed on D.C.’s courts. Here’s a list of what to know about court operations:

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Litigation

According to a contingency plan posted to the U.S. Department of Justice’s website, criminal litigation will continue without interruption. That’s because criminal litigation is considered an activity essential to the safety of human life and the protection of property.

Alternatively, civil litigation will be postponed “to the extent that this can be done without compromising to a significant degree the safety of hum

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