Affidavit In Compliance With The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act {CA 114}

AFFIDAVIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.). This form is used in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to confirm whether a defendant in a civil, landlord-tenant, or small claims case is serving in the military. The SCRA provides certain legal protections to servicemembers on active duty, including delaying or suspending civil proceedings when their military service prevents them from participating. This affidavit ensures that the court is aware of the defendant’s military status before issuing a default judgment or taking other significant actions. The person completing the affidavit—whether the plaintiff, the plaintiff’s attorney, or an authorized agent—must investigate the defendant’s military status. Based on the investigation, the filer must declare whether the defendant is not in military service, is in military service, has an unknown status despite efforts to determine it, or has waived their SCRA rights. Supporting documentation, such as a certificate from the Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, may need to be attached. The affidavit is signed under penalty of perjury, making it a legally binding statement to the court. www.FormsWorkflow.com