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DC Code § 2-1403.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.08. Posting of notice of complaint in housing accommodation

If a finding of probable cause has been made, as to a complaint of discrimination in housing, and the property owner, or his duly authorized agent, will not agree voluntarily to withhold from the market the subject housing accommodations for a period of 10 days from the date of such finding of probable cause, the Office may cause to be posted on the door of said housing accommodations for a period of 10 days from the date of said finding a notice advising that said accommodations are the subject of a complaint before the Office and that prospective transferees will take such housing accommodations at their peril. Any destruction, defacement, alteration or removal of the notice thereof, by the owner or his agents, servants and employees, shall be punishable, upon conviction, by a fine of up to $300, or by imprisonment for not more than 10 days, or both.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 308, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2548. 1973 Ed., § 6-2288.
DC Code § 2-1403.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.09. Service of process

In all cases where the Office is required to effect service, it shall be accomplished by regular, registered, or certified mail, return receipt requested, by electronic mail, or by personal service and shall otherwise be in accordance with rules of the Office regarding service and notice.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 309, 24 DCR 6038; Mar. 14, 2012, D.C. Law 19-112, § 2, 59 DCR 453.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2549. 1973 Ed., § 6-2289. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 19-112 substituted “regular, registered, or certified mail, return receipt requested, by electronic mail,” for “registered or certified mail, return receipt requested”.
DC Code § 2-1403.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.10. Notice of hearing

In case of failure of conciliation efforts, or in advance of conciliation efforts, as determined by the Office, and after a finding of probable cause, the Office shall cause to be issued and served in the name of the Commission, a written notice, together with a copy of the complaint, as the same may have been amended, requiring the respondent to answer the charges of such complaint at a public hearing before 1 or more members of the Commission or before a hearing examiner, such hearing to be scheduled not less than 10 days or not more than 30 days after such service and at a place to be specified in such notice. Notice shall be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by personal service.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 310, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2550. 1973 Ed., § 6-2290.
DC Code § 2-1403.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.11. Hearing tribunal

(a) After a complaint has been noticed for hearing, a hearing tribunal consisting of 3 members of the Commission, sitting as the Commission, shall be appointed to make a determination upon such complaint. At the discretion of the Commission, 1 or more hearing examiners may be delegated to hear and report back to the Commission, on any case or question before the Commission. (b) A hearing examiner may be an employee of the District government or may be selected from a list of qualified hearing examiners prepared by the Commission. Commission members may serve as hearing examiners. Hearing examiners shall be paid on a per diem basis, while actually sitting and hearing a case: Provided, that funds are available for such purpose.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 311, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2551. 1973 Ed., § 6-2291.
DC Code § 2-1403.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.12. Conduct of hearing

(a) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with procedures promulgated pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (§ 2-501 et seq.). (b) The case in support of the complaint shall be presented by an agent or attorney of the Office. (c) Any Commissioner or hearing examiner, who has participated in the investigation, conciliation or processing of a complaint, or has participated in any decision related to the merits of a complaint, may not sit with a hearing tribunal appointed to make a determination upon such complaint. (d) Efforts at conciliation by the Office, or the parties, shall not be received in evidence. (e) If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the hearing tribunal, or the hearing examiner designated to conduct the hearing, may enter the default and the hearing shall proceed on the basis of the evidence in support of the complaint. Such default may be set aside only for good cause shown, and upon equitable terms and conditions.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 312, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2552. 1973 Ed., § 6-2292.
DC Code § 2-1403.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.14. Judicial review

Any person suffering a legal wrong, or adversely affected or aggrieved by an order or decision of the Commission in a matter pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, is entitled to a judicial review thereof, in accordance with § 2-510, upon filing, in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, a written petition for such review.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 314, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2554. 1973 Ed., § 6-2294. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1403.15.
DC Code § 2-1403.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.15. Enforcement of order

(a) The decision and order of the Commission shall be served on the respondent, with notice that, if the Commission determines that the respondent has not, after 30 calendar days following service of its order, corrected the unlawful discriminatory practice and complied with the order, the Commission will certify the matter to the Corporation Counsel, and to such other agencies as may be appropriate for enforcement. (b) The Corporation Counsel shall institute, in the name of the District, civil proceedings including the seeking of such restraining orders and temporary or permanent injunctions, as are necessary to obtain complete compliance with the Commission’s orders. In the event that successful civil proceedings do not result in securing such compliance, the Corporation Counsel shall institute criminal action. (c) No enforcement action shall be instituted pending review as provided in § 2-1403.14. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deprive any person of rights in the criminal justice process.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 315, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2555. 1973 Ed., § 6-2295. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1403.17.
DC Code § 2-1403.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.16. Private cause of action

(a) Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice shall have a cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction for damages and such other remedies as may be appropriate, unless such person has filed a complaint hereunder; provided, that where the Office has dismissed such complaint on the grounds of administrative convenience, or where the complainant has withdrawn a complaint, such person shall maintain all rights to bring suit as if no complaint had been filed. No person who maintains, in a court of competent jurisdiction, any action based upon an act which would be an unlawful discriminatory practice under this chapter may file the same complaint with the Office. A private cause of action pursuant to this chapter shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction within one year of the unlawful discriminatory act, or the discovery thereof, except that the limitation shall be within 2 years of the unlawful discriminatory act, or the discovery thereof, for complaints of unlawful discrimination in real estate transactions brought pursuant to this chapter or the FHA. The timely filing of a complaint with the Office, or under the administrative procedures established by the Mayor pursuant to § 2-1403.03, shall toll the running of the statute of limitations while the complaint is pending. (b) The court may grant any relief it deems appropriate, including, the relief provided in §§ 2-1403.07 and 2-1403.13(a). (c) The notice requirement of § 12-309 shall not apply to any action brought against the District of Columbia under this section.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 316, 24 DCR 6038; Oct. 23, 1997, D.C. Law 12-39, § 2(d), 44 DCR 4856; Apr. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 12-242,§ 2(k), 46 DCR 952; Oct. 1, 2002, D.C. Law 14-189, § 2(i), 49 DCR 6523; May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-266, § 3(c), 62 DCR 1540.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2556. 1973 Ed., § 6-2296. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1403.03 and § 2-1403.05. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-189, in the fourth sentence of subsec. (a), substituted “The timely filing of a complaint with the Office, or under the administrative procedures established by the Mayor pursuant to § 2-1403.03, shall toll the running of the statute of limitations while the complaint is pending.” for “The timely filing of a complaint with the Office shall toll the running of the statute of limitations while the complaint is pending before the Office.” The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-266 added (c). Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of § 2-1403.16a, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 2-1403.16a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.16a. Civil actions by the Attorney General

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022.*   *NOTE: This section includes amendments by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021. To view the text of the temporary legislation, click this link: Temporary Version.*   During the period of time from March 11, 2020, until November 5, 2021, for violations of this unit, or a civil action arising in connection with the public health emergency declared by the Mayor on March 11, 2020 (Mayor's Order 2020-046), other than an action brought pursuant to § 2-1403.07: (1) The Attorney General may obtain: (A) Injunctive relief, as described in § 2-1403.07; (B) Civil penalties, up to the amounts described in § 2-1403.13(a)(1)(E-1), for each action or practice in violation of this unit, and, in the context of a discriminatory advertisement, for each day the advertisement was posted; and (C) Any other form of relief described in § 2-1403.13(a)(1); and (2) The Attorney General may seek subpoenas for the production of documents and materials or for the attendance and testimony of witnesses under oath, or both, which shall contain the information described in § 1-301.88d(b), and shall follow the procedures described in § 1-301.88d(c), (d), and (e); provided, that the subpoenas are not directed to a District government official or entity.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 316a; as added June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 702, 68 DCR 004824; July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(cc), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(cc) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 702 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 2-1403.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter III - Procedures|§ 2-1403.17. Referral to licensing agencies

(a) Whenever it appears that the holder of a permit, license, franchise, benefit, or advantage issued by any agency or authority of the government of the District is a person against whom the Office has made a finding of probable cause pursuant to § 2-1403.05, the Office, notwithstanding any other action it may take or may have taken under the authority of the provisions of this chapter, may refer to the proper agency or authority the facts and identities of all persons involved in the complaint for such action as such agency or authority, in its judgment, considers appropriate, based upon the facts thus disclosed to it. (b) The Commission, upon a determination of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter by a holder of, or applicant for any permit, license, franchise, benefit, exemption, or advantage issued by or on behalf of the government of the District of Columbia, and upon failure of the respondent to correct the unlawful discriminatory practice and comply with its order, in accordance with § 2-1403.15(a), shall refer this determination to the appropriate agency or authority. Such determination shall constitute prima facie evidence that the respondent, with respect to the particular business in which the violation was found, is not operating in the public interest. Such agency or authority shall, upon notification, issue to said holder or applicant an order to show cause why such privileges related to that business should not be revoked, suspended, denied or otherwise restricted.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title III, § 317, 24 DCR 6038.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 1-2557. 1973 Ed., § 6-2297. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-1402.23.
DC Code § 2-1404.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter IV - Commission on Human Rights|§ 2-1404.01. Establishment of the Commission on Human Rights

There is hereby established, in the Executive Branch of the District government, a Commission on Human Rights.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title IV, § 401; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-216, § 2(b), 51 DCR 9123.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-523.01.
DC Code § 2-1404.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter IV - Commission on Human Rights|§ 2-1404.02. Purpose and functions

The Commission shall serve as an impartial forum for the hearing and deciding of cases of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate transactions, public accommodations, or educational institutions. The Commission shall hear such cases following a determination by the Office that there is probable cause to believe that an act of unlawful discrimination has occurred. In hearing and deciding such cases, the Commission shall follow the procedures set forth and use, in its discretion, the powers and authority provided in subchapter III of Unit A of this chapter.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title IV, § 402; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-216, § 2(b), 51 DCR 9123.)
DC Code § 2-1404.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter IV - Commission on Human Rights|§ 2-1404.03. Composition and appointment

(a) The Commission shall consist of 15 members, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council, in accordance with § 1-523.01. (b) The Commission members shall be residents of the District of Columbia who have a demonstrated background or interest in human rights. (c) The Commission members shall serve 3-year terms. The terms shall be staggered so that 5 positions expire on December 31 of each year. (d) The Mayor shall designate one member to serve, at the Mayor’s pleasure, as Chairperson of the Commission. (e) Any person appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his or her predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of the term. (f) Commission members who began their service before December 7, 2004, shall serve the remainder of their terms. (g) Commission members shall serve without compensation, but shall be eligible for reimbursement of expenses as provided in § 1-611.08(d).  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title IV, § 403; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-216, § 2(b), 51 DCR 9123.)
DC Code § 2-1404.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 14 - Human Rights|Unit A - Human Rights Law|Subchapter IV - Commission on Human Rights|§ 2-1404.04. Organization

(a) At the initial meeting of each year, the Commission shall determine its organization and name its officers, other than the Chairperson. The officers serving on December 7, 2004, shall serve until the initial meeting of the following year. (b) The Commission shall meet at the invitation of the Chairperson or a majority of the members. (c) The Commission may establish subcommittees to review issues and make recommendations to the Commission.  (Dec. 13, 1977, D.C. Law 2-38, title IV, § 404; as added Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-216, § 2(b), 51 DCR 9123.)
DC Code § 2-1515.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services|Part A - General|§ 2-1515.03. Organization

(a) The Department shall have sufficient staff, supervisory personnel, and resources to accomplish the purposes of this subchapter. There is hereby established in the Department: (1) The Office of the Director, which shall be responsible for all administrative activities, such as human resources, technology and information services, facilities management and transportation, contracting and procurement, and budget and financial services, with subordinate staff offices responsible for overall management responsibility of the office; (2) The Division of Secure Programs, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for operations at the Oak Hill Youth Center, the Youth Services Center, and any other Department secure facility; (3) The Division of Court and Community Programs, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for aftercare services for committed youth and prevention programs; (4) The Division of Performance Management, whose Deputy Director shall be responsible for licensure, regulation, technical assistance, training, quality assurance, quality improvement, risk management, program evaluation, data collection, contract monitoring, policy formulation, legislative affairs, and monitoring and reporting on compliance with standards, policies, court orders, laws, rules, and regulations; (5) The Office of Internal Integrity, which shall be responsible for the swift and competent internal investigations into allegations and indications of unprofessional and unlawful conduct by employees or contractors of the Department; and (6) The Office of the General Counsel, which shall be responsible for reviewing legal matters pertaining to the Department and its programs, analyzing existing or proposed federal or local legislation and rules, managing the development of new legislation and rules, and coordinating legal services to the Department, and shall be headed by a General Counsel, who shall be in the Senior Executive Attorney Service of the Legal Service as an at-will employee under the direction and control of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (b) Notwithstanding the proposed organization established in subsection (a) of this section, the Director of the Department shall have the authority, pursuant to § 2-1515.02(e), to organize and reorganize the organizational structure set forth in this section.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 103, 52 DCR 2025.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-657, December 29, 2004, 52 DCR 481). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-58, March 17, 2005, 52 DCR 3182).
DC Code § 2-1515.04b (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 15 - Youth Affairs|Subchapter I-A - Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services|Part A - General|§ 2-1515.04b. Data collection

(a) The Department shall request any available records on the education, employment, criminal justice, or other outcomes of persons who are either currently committed to the Department or who were committed to the Department in the previous 3 years from the following agencies: (1) Office of the State Superintendent of Education; (2) Department of Health; (3) Department of Behavioral Health; (4) Child and Family Services Agency; (5) Department of Human Services; (6) District of Columbia Public Schools; and (7) Office of the Attorney General. (b) All records collected by the Department pursuant to this section shall be kept privileged and confidential pursuant to § 2-1515.06.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-335, § 104b; as added Apr. 4, 2017, D.C. Law 21-238, § 402(c), 63 DCR 15312.)  Applicability Section 7026 of D.C. Law 22-33 amended § 701(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-238 have been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 21-238: § 701 of D.C. Law 21-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 402(c) of D.C. Law 21-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of § 701|(a) of D.C. Law 21-238, see § 7026 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).