The District of Columbia has enacted emergency legislation prohibiting certain debt collection activities during the period of the public health emergency and for 60 days after its conclusion (the “Covered Period”). 1 Currently, the declaration of a public health emergency has been extended by the Mayor to May 15, 2020, making the prohibitions of the emergency legislation effective through July 14, 2020. Among other limitations, the Act prohibits creditors and debt collectors of consumer debt from filing new collection lawsuits and garnishments.
To promote efficient administration of court operations and in the interests of justice during the Covered Period, the Court issues this Order to address certain cases on the debt collection calendar during the Covered Period. A case covered by this Order is not necessarily a “collection lawsuit” as defined in the Act. All creditors and debt collectors who are or may be affected by the Act should review it before filing new “collection lawsuits” as defined by the Act or taking other action that may be prohibited by the Act. Parties remain responsible for compliance with the Act regardless of whether a case is covered by this Order.
Read the full General Order Here.
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