Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 10, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Between May 15, 2012 and October 10, 2014, the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department arrested and/or prosecuted individuals for violations of the District's gun control laws outside their home or place of business. The settlement compensates eligible class members for these arrests and prosecutions.
Do you qualify?
Anyone arrested and/or prosecuted by the District of Columbia's Metropolitan Police Department between May 15, 2012 and October 10, 2014 (or whose prosecution started before May 15, 2012 and continued through that period) for a violation of District gun control laws outside their home or place of business, who did not have a prior felony conviction, were not convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor in the five years prior, were not subject to a judicial order to relinquish firearms, and were not convicted of any felony or violent misdemeanor arising from the arrest.
How to file
Submit a claim form by February 10, 2025 (postmarked, emailed, or filed online) to the Claims Administrator at JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91248, Seattle, WA 98111, or via email at info@SmithvDCSettlement.com. This is the only way to receive a payment from the settlement. Proof requirements are not specified on the page.
Common questions
- What is the claim deadline for the Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was February 10, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- JND Legal Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at smithvdcsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Smith v. District of Columbia Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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