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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 17 - Public Records Management › § 2–1717. DHRAB membership; organization; administration. [Repealed]

§ 2–1717. DHRAB membership; organization; administration. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Sept. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-19, § 16c; as added Mar. 28, 2019, D.C. Law 22-271, § 2(b), 66 DCR 1446; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7170, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-271: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-271 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(b) of D.C. Law 22-271 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management. [Repealed] › § 2–1731. Data Sharing and Paperwork Reduction Council. [Repealed]

§ 2–1731. Data Sharing and Paperwork Reduction Council. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 2, 66 DCR 1388; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7169, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-264 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management. [Repealed] › § 2–1732. Duties of the DSPRC. [Repealed]

§ 2–1732. Duties of the DSPRC. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 3, 66 DCR 1388; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7169, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-264 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management. [Repealed] › § 2–1733. Report. [Repealed]

§ 2–1733. Report. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 4, 66 DCR 1388; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7169, 68 DCR 010163.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-264: § 5 of D.C. Law 22-264 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 22-264 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 17A - Improving Efficiencies in Data Collection, Information Sharing, and Information Resources Management. [Repealed] › § 2–1734. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 2–1734. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-264, § 5, 66 DCR 1388; Nov. 13, 2021, D.C. Law 24-45, § 7169, 68 DCR 010163.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations › § 2–1801.01. Purpose

§ 2–1801.01. Purpose.
It is the purpose of the Council of the District of Columbia in the adoption of this chapter to provide for the imposition of alternative civil sanctions for infractions of laws and regulations amended by title IV [of D.C. Law 6-42], and to provide for a uniform and expeditious system of administrative adjudication with respect to the infractions.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 101, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2701.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 1-303.23, § 1-1001.14, § 7-1007, § 7-1671.08, § 7-1706, § 7-1721.03, § 7-1721.07, § 7-2341.24, § 8-102.04, § 8-104.06, § 8-108.04, § 8-153.01, § 8-439, § 8-1060, § 8-1772.03, § 8-1825.09, § 28-4103, § 37-131.08, § 37-201.18a, § 42-1207, § 47-857.09a, § 47-859.04a, § 47-2829, § 47-2862, § 50-921.76, and § 50-1641.07a.
References in Text
“Title IV,” referred to in this section, is title IV of D.C. Law 6-42.
Editor's Notes
Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 86-50, March 31, 1986.
Establishment of District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review: See Mayor’s Order 96-27, March 5, 1996 ( 43 DCR 1367).
Mayor's Orders
D.C. Board of Appeals and Review established: See Mayor’s Order 86-50, March 31, 1986.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-42, see Mayor’s Order 86-38, March 4, 1986.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985”, see Mayor’s Order 99-68, April 28, 1999 ( 46 DCR 4234).
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Law 6-100, the “Litter Control Administration Act of 1985;” DC Law 6-42, the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985;” DC Law 5-165, the “DC Air Pollution Control Act of 1984;” DC Law 13-172, the “Rodent Control Act of 2000;” and DC Law 6-126, the “Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-5, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 911).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations › § 2–1801.02. Definitions

§ 2–1801.02. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “District” means the District of Columbia.
(1A) “Final order” means an order of an administrative law judge or attorney examiner that disposes of a case and that has not been appealed within 15 calendar days after the order has been served on the respondent.
(1B) “Health occupation” means any occupation or profession identified in § 3-1201.02, for which a license is required or for which there is an exemption from licensing.
(2) “Infraction” means any act or failure to act for which a civil sanction may be imposed under the provisions of this chapter, and with respect to which either the Corporation Counsel or the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia is authorized to commence a criminal proceeding in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, or for which another civil sanction may be imposed under any District laws or regulations.
(2A) “Licensee” means any person:
(A) Licensed under Chapter 28 of Title 47; or
(B) Who engages in an activity that requires licensure under Chapter 28 of Title 47 who has not obtained the appropriate license or whose license has lapsed, has been suspended, or has been revoked.
(3) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
(4) “Person” means corporations, firms, agencies, companies, associations, organizations, partnerships, societies, and joint stock companies, as well as individuals.
(5) “Respondent” means any person charged with an infraction as defined in paragraph (2) of this section.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 102, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(a), 38 DCR 314; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 105(a), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 2(a), 53 DCR 1050; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 124, 53 DCR 6794.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2702.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-281 added par. (1-A).
D.C. Law 16-81 added pars. (1B) and (2A).
D.C. Law 16-191, in par. (2A), validated previously made technical corrections.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations › § 2–1801.04. Monetary sanctions

§ 2–1801.04. Monetary sanctions.
(a)(1) The Mayor shall prepare and periodically amend a schedule of fines. The schedule of fines shall be submitted to the Council of the District of Columbia (“Council”) for its approval or disapproval, in whole or in part, by resolution. The schedule of fines and subsequent amendments shall not become effective until approved by the Council, or 30 days after submission if the Council has not disapproved the schedule or amendments.
(2) In addition to the civil fine, a respondent who fails to answer a notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(e) may be assessed a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice.
(b) In addition to any civil fines and penalties imposed following the adjudication of an infraction adverse to a respondent, an administrative law judge or attorney examiner may, in accordance with rules issued by the Mayor, impose upon the respondent, by order, the costs to the District of any additional inspections before, during, or after the hearing, and other costs associated with the hearing.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 104, 32 DCR 4450; May 10, 1989, D.C. Law 7-231, § 21, 36 DCR 492; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(c), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(a), 57 DCR 6242.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2704.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1802.02, § 2-1802.03, § 44-509, § 47-2844, and § 48-853.03.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223, in par. (a)(1), substituted “30 days” for “60 days”; and rewrote par. (a)(2), which had read as follows: “(2) In addition to the civil fine, the following penalties may be imposed: (A) A respondent who fails to answer a notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(e) may be assessed a penalty equal to the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice. (B) A respondent who fails to answer a s notice of infraction within the time specified by § 2-1802.02(f) may be assessed a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice.”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(a) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 2061 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle G of title II of the act may be cited as the “Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Amendment Act of 2010”.
Resolutions
Resolution 15-618, the “Civil Infractions Schedule of Fines Amendment for Towing Services for Motor Vehicles Regulations Approval
Resolution of 2004“, was approved effective July 13, 2004.
Resolution 16-153, the “Civil Infractions Schedule of Fines Amendment Approval Resolution of 2005”, was approved effective May 1,
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter I - Purposes; Definitions; Administrative Law Judges and Attorney Examiners; Sanctions; Regulations › § 2–1801.05. Regulations

§ 2–1801.05. Regulations.
The Mayor may issue rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 105, 32 DCR 4450.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2705.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter II - Procedures › § 2–1802.01. Notice of infraction

§ 2–1802.01. Notice of infraction.
(a) In order to initiate a proceeding under subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter, the Mayor shall serve a notice of infraction upon a respondent. The Mayor shall retain a copy of the notice of infraction, which shall bear a certification attesting to the matters set forth in the notice.
(b) The Mayor shall prepare the notice of infraction, which shall contain:
(1) The name and address of the respondent;
(2) A citation of the law or regulation alleged to have been violated;
(3) The nature, time, and place of the infraction;
(4) Where appropriate, the date by which the respondent must comply to avoid incurring a fine or penalty;
(5) The amount of the fine applicable to the infraction;
(6) The manner, place, and time in which the fine and penalties, if any, may be paid;
(7) Notice that failure to pay monetary sanctions may result in suspension of respondent’s permit or license;
(8) Notice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 days after the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule, shall result in a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice; and
(9) Notice of the respondent’s right to request a hearing with respect to the infraction, and the procedure for requesting a hearing.
(c) If an administrative law judge or attorney examiner determines that a notice of infraction is defective on its face, the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall enter an order dismissing the notice of infraction and shall promptly notify the respondent.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 201, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(e), (f), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(b), 57 DCR 6242.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2711.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote par. (b)(8), which had read as follows: (8) Notice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 calendar days from the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation, may result in penalties, and the amount of those penalties; and“.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(b) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter II - Procedures › § 2–1802.02. Answer

§ 2–1802.02. Answer.
(a) In answer to a notice of infraction a respondent may:
(1) Admit the infraction;
(2) Admit the infraction with an explanation which the hearing examiner may take into account in the imposition of a sanction for the infraction; or
(3) Deny commission of the infraction.
(b) A respondent who responds to a notice of infraction but fails to indicate whether the respondent admits, admits with explanation, or denies the infraction shall be considered to have admitted the infraction if the respondent pays the appropriate fine and penalties, and shall otherwise be considered to have denied the infraction.
(c) A respondent may answer the notice of infraction by mail or in person.
(d) A respondent admitting an infraction shall, at the time the respondent submits an answer, pay the applicable civil fine established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(1), and any applicable penalties pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2).
(e) A respondent shall answer a notice of infraction within 15 calendar days of the date the notice of infraction was served, or within any other time period the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation.
(f) If a respondent has been served a notice of infraction and fails, without good cause, to answer within the time period established in subsection (e) of this section, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2).
(g) No notice of infraction issued pursuant to subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter shall abridge or abrogate any time periods established by the laws and regulations amended by title IV [of D.C. Law 6-42] regarding cure of an infraction.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 202, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(h), 38 DCR 314; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2072(c), 57 DCR 6242.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2712.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1801.04.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 rewrote subsec. (f), which had read as follows: “(f) If a respondent has been served a notice of infraction and fails, without good cause, to answer within the time period established in subsection (e) of this section, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2)(A). The Mayor shall then serve a second notice of infraction upon the respondent. If the respondent fails to answer the second notice of infraction within 15 calendar days of service, or within any other time period the Mayor may establish by rule or regulation, the respondent shall be liable for the penalty established pursuant to § 2-1801.04(a)(2)(B).”
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2072(c) of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
References in Text
“Title IV,” referred to in (g), is title IV of D.C. Law 6-42.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter II - Procedures › § 2–1802.04. Final decision

§ 2–1802.04. Final decision.
(a) Except as provided in Chapter 18A of this title, the order of the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall become final 15 calendar days after service of the order upon the respondent, unless within that time the party files an administrative appeal pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter.
(b) The Mayor may prepare a list of delinquent respondents who have not paid or appealed, within 15 days of service, fines, penalties, costs, and interests resulting from final orders, and may periodically publish the list in one or more general circulation newspapers published in the District of Columbia.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 204, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(j), 38 DCR 314; Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-281, § 105(c), 48 DCR 1888; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 9(c), 52 DCR 2638.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2714.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 13-281 rewrote subsec. (b) which had read:
“(b) The Mayor may prepare a listing of delinquent respondents who have not paid or appealed within 15 days of service, fines, penalties, or costs resulting from final decisions issued by attorney examiners and may periodically publish such a list in one or more general circulation newspapers published in the District of Columbia.”
D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (a), substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.03(f)), the” for “The”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter II - Procedures › § 2–1802.05. Service

§ 2–1802.05. Service.
(a) Any notice or order served upon a respondent or other person pursuant to this chapter may be personally served, electronically served, delivered to the respondent’s or other person’s last known home or business address and left with a person of suitable age and discretion residing or employed therein, or mailed to the respondent or other person by first class mail to the respondent’s last known home or business address. When service is by mail, 5 additional days shall be added to the time period within which the respondent or other person may, or is required to, take any action specified in the notice or order.
(b) Where property unlawfully occupies public space, including a public right-of-way, in violation of part B of subchapter II of Chapter 3 of Title 1 [§ 1-303.21 et seq.], subchapter I of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1101.01 et seq.], subchapter II of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1121.01 et seq.], subchapter III of Chapter 11 of Title 10 [§ 10-1141.01 et seq.], Chapter 11A of Title 10 [§ 10-1181.01 et seq.], or Chapter 9A of Title 50 [§ 50-921.01 et seq.], or another law regulating the occupancy or use of public space, including the public right-of-way, and the identity or location of the property owner is unknown, service may also be made by:
(1) Conspicuously posting the notice or order on the property alleged to be in violation; and
(2) Posting the information regarding the notice or order on the website of the agency issuing the notice or order.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 205, 32 DCR 4450; Sept. 24, 2010, D.C. Law 18-223, § 2052, 57 DCR 6242; Mar. 11, 2015, D.C. Law 20-207, § 10, 61 DCR 12690.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2715.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 18-223 substituted “personally served, electronically served,” for “personally served,”.
The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 20-207 designated the existing text as (a); and added (b).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2052 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).
Short Title
Short title: Section 2051 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle E of title II of the act may be cited as the “Electronic Service of Notice Amendment Act of 2010”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-207: Section 12(a) of D.C. Law 20-207 provided that §§ 2(a), 2(b)(1), 2(b)(2)(A), 2(b)(2)(B), 2(b)(2)(C), 2(c), 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 shall apply as of March 11, 2015.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter III - Administrative Review › § 2–1803.01. Jurisdiction to hear appeal

§ 2–1803.01. Jurisdiction to hear appeal.
Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, the District of Columbia Board of Appeals and Review shall entertain and determine appeals timely filed by persons aggrieved by orders issued by hearing examiners pursuant to this chapter or by the Mayor, except that appeals involving infractions of subchapter I of Chapter 6 of Title 6, or the District of Columbia Zoning Regulations shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment; appeals involving infractions of Chapter 1 of Title 25, or of any regulation issued under the authority of that chapter shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; appeals involving infractions of laws governing occupations and professions or of regulations issued under the authority of those laws shall be entertained and determined by the appropriate occupational or professional board or commission; and appeals involving infractions of Chapter 35 of Title 42, or of any regulation issued under the authority of that chapter shall be entertained and determined by the District of Columbia Rental Housing Commission.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 301, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(k), 38 DCR 314; Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 23(b)(1), 48 DCR 11442.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2721.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1803.02 and § 2-1831.16.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-76 substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, the” for “The” in the first sentence.
References in Text
Title 25, referred to in this section, was amended and enacted by D.C. Law 13-298, effective May 3, 2001. Chapter 1 of former Title 25 embraced all sections in that title. For current provisions of Title 25, see § 25-101 et seq.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter III - Administrative Review › § 2–1803.02. Right to administrative appeal and costs of appeal

§ 2–1803.02. Right to administrative appeal and costs of appeal.
Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, any person aggrieved by an order of an administrative law judge or attorney examiner issued pursuant to subchapters I and II of this chapter, or the Mayor, may appeal to the reviewing agency specified in § 2-1803.01. The costs of any appeal, including, but not limited to, the expense of providing a transcript of the hearing, shall be borne by the appellant unless excused by the Mayor pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 302, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(l), 38 DCR 314; Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 23(b)(2), 48 DCR 11442.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2722.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 14-76 substituted “Except as provided in § 2-1831.16, any” for “Any” in the first sentence.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18 - Administrative Review of Civil Infractions › Subchapter III - Administrative Review › § 2–1803.03. Scope of review

§ 2–1803.03. Scope of review.
The reviewing agency shall make a determination of each appeal on the basis of the record established before the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. The reviewing agency shall set aside any administrative law judge or attorney examiner order that is without observance of procedure required by law or regulations, including any applicable procedure required by subchapters I and II of this chapter, or any administrative law judge or attorney examiner order that is unsupported by a preponderance of the evidence on the record. The reviewing agency shall apply the rule of harmless error, and shall have power to affirm, reverse, or modify the order of the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. The reviewing agency may remand a case for further proceedings before the administrative law judge or attorney examiner. A reviewing agency may not modify a monetary sanction imposed by an administrative law judge or attorney examiner if that sanction is within the limits established by law or regulation.
(Oct. 5, 1985, D.C. Law 6-42, § 303, 32 DCR 4450; Mar. 8, 1991, D.C. Law 8-237, § 2(m), 38 DCR 314.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-2723.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.03a. Housing code violation hearings. [Not Funded]

§ 2–1831.03a. Housing code violation hearings. [Not Funded]
Not Funded.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 6a; as added Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-287, § 2, 66 DCR 1650.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-287: § 8 of D.C. Law 22-287 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-287 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.06. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings

§ 2–1831.06. Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings.
(a) There is established the Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearings. COST's mission shall be to ensure the recruitment and retention of a well-qualified, efficient, and effective corps of Administrative Law Judges in the Office.
(b) COST shall have final authority to appoint, reappoint, discipline, and remove Administrative Law Judges.
(c) No Administrative Law Judge shall be appointed to an initial term without the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting members of COST; provided, that COST shall appoint to an initial term as an Administrative Law Judge any hearing examiner employed by an agency to which this chapter becomes applicable if that person timely seeks the appointment and is eligible for the appointment pursuant to § 2-1831.08(e).
(d) COST members shall have protection from liability as provided in § 2-415(b-1).
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 9, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 7, 2004, D.C. Law 15-217, § 3(b), 51 DCR 9126; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 1072(d), 65 DCR 9388.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-415.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 15-217 added (d).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1072(d) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1072(d) of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-389, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3387).
For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-444, June 23, 2004, 51 DCR 6556).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of the Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges Non-Liability Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-169, June 19, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 7334).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.12. Chief Operating Officer and other personnel

§ 2–1831.12. Chief Operating Officer and other personnel.
(a) There shall be a Chief Operating Officer of the Office. The Chief Operating Officer shall be responsible for the administration of the Office subject to the supervision of the Chief Administrative Law Judge.
(b) The Chief Operating Officer shall be appointed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge to the Management Supervisory Service, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Chief Administrative Law Judge pursuant to § 1-609.54. In making the appointment, the Chief Administrative Law Judge shall consider experience in administrative hearing procedures and operations. The Chief Operating Officer need not be an attorney and may not concurrently hold an appointment as an Administrative Law Judge appointed under the authority of § 2-1831.08(b).
(c) If at the time of application the Chief Operating Officer claimed a hiring preference as a bona fide resident of the District of the Columbia, the Chief Operating Officer shall agree to maintain bona fide District residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of hire, pursuant to § 1-609.57.
(d) The Office shall have a Clerk and may have deputy clerks who shall perform such duties as may be assigned to them. The Clerk and deputy clerks may be authorized to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and perform other appropriate duties.
(e) With the approval of the Chief Administrative Law Judge, the Chief Operating Officer may appoint and fix the salary of any attorney and non-attorney personnel appointed pursuant to the authority of this chapter, other than Administrative Law Judges. Law clerks and attorneys employed by the office in a capacity other than as an Administrative Law Judge shall be appointed to the Legal Service or Senior Executive Attorney Service.
(f) The Chief Operating Officer shall not have supervisory authority over any person appointed as an Administrative Law Judge.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 15, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(e), 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(e) 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 this section, see § 1022(e) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.14. Representation of parties in adjudicated cases before the Office

§ 2–1831.14. Representation of parties in adjudicated cases before the Office.
(a) An individual may represent himself or herself before the Office.
(b) An individual or other party may be represented before the Office by an attorney authorized to practice law in the District of Columbia, or may be assisted by others in such a manner and under such circumstances as are permitted by law, or as may be permitted under the rules of the Office.
(c) A corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or other private legal entity may be represented before the Office by a duly authorized officer, director, general partner, or employee.
(d) An agency may be represented before the Office by the Attorney General, an attorney assigned to the agency, or by a duly authorized agency employee when consistent with applicable law and rules.
(e) The Office shall promulgate rules regulating attorneys practicing before the Office.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 17, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(g), 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(g) 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 this section, see § 1022(g) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.15. Conflicts of regulations

§ 2–1831.15. Conflicts of regulations.
Unless a federal law or regulation or District of Columbia statute requires that a particular federal or District of Columbia procedure be observed, this chapter and the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with other authority with regard to any issue involving or relating to procedures of the Office.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 18, 48 DCR 11442.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.17. Advisory Committee

§ 2–1831.17. Advisory Committee.
(a) There is established an Advisory Committee to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
(b) The Advisory Committee shall consist of the following 8 persons:
(1) The Mayor or his or her designee;
(2) The Chairman of the Council or his or her designee;
(3) The Attorney General or his or her designee;
(4) Two agency heads appointed by the Mayor, or their designees, from agencies with cases coming before the Office of Administrative Hearings;
(5) Two members of the District of Columbia Bar, appointed by the Mayor, neither of whom shall be employed by the District of Columbia government; and
(6) A member of the public, appointed by the Mayor, who is not a member of the District of Columbia Bar.
(c) The Mayor shall chair the Advisory Committee, or may designate an Advisory Committee Chair from among its members.
(d) A member of the Advisory Committee may not receive compensation for service on the Advisory Committee, but is entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
(e) The Advisory Committee shall:
(1) Advise the Chief Administrative Law Judge in carrying out his or her duties;
(2) Identify issues of importance to Administrative Law Judges and agencies that should be addressed by the Office;
(3) Review issues and problems relating to administrative adjudication;
(4) Review and comment upon the policies and regulations proposed by the Chief Administrative Law Judge; and
(5) Make recommendations for statutory and regulatory changes that are consistent with advancing the purposes of this chapter.
(f) The Advisory Committee shall meet at a regular time and place to be determined by the committee.
(g) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall confer with the Advisory Committee at its meetings and shall provide such information as the Advisory Committee lawfully may request.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 20, 48 DCR 11442; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1022(h), 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1022(h) 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 this section, see § 1022(h) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.18. Study of and report on Bureau of Traffic Adjudication

§ 2–1831.18. Study of and report on Bureau of Traffic Adjudication.
The Mayor shall conduct a study to consider methods to improve the quality of adjudications within the Bureau of Traffic Adjudication at the Department of Motor Vehicles. This study shall review best practices in other jurisdictions and examine issues such as staffing levels, timeliness of decisions, caseloads, and qualifications of hearing examiners. The Mayor shall provide a report to the Council, including recommendations for legislative and operational changes, by October 1, 2002.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 21, 48 DCR 11442.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 18A - Office of Administrative Hearings › § 2–1831.19. Appropriations. [Repealed]

§ 2–1831.19. Appropriations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 6, 2002, D.C. Law 14-76, § 22, 48 DCR 11442; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 7036, 55 DCR 7598.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 2 of Office of Administrative Hearings Unemployment Appeals Extension Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-193, Nov. 1, 2021, 68 DCR 011599).
For temporary (90 days) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 2 of Office of Administrative Hearings Unemployment Appeals Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-167, July 25, 2021, 68 DCR 009485).
For temporary (90 days) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 812 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) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 812 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).
For temporary (90 days) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 812 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) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 812 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) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 2 of Office of Administrative Hearings Unemployment Appeals Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-50, Dec. 29, 2021, 68 DCR 011640).
For temporary (225 days) providing for administrative hearings deadlines during a public health emergency, see § 812 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
For temporary (225 days) creation of §2-1851.01, see § 812 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1903. Notice of need for interpreter

§ 2–1903. Notice of need for interpreter.
(a) A communication-impaired person entitled to an interpreter under this chapter shall, if practicable, notify the appropriate appointing authority of the person’s need for an interpreter at least 5 business days prior to the person’s appearance. A failure to notify the appointing authority of the need for an interpreter is not a waiver of the right to an interpreter.
(b) An appointing authority, when it knows a communication-impaired person is, or will be coming before it, shall inform the communication-impaired person of the right to a qualified interpreter. In a judicial proceeding, when the court knows that a communication-impaired person will be before it, the court shall inform the party, or the parent of a juvenile who is a party, of the right of any communication-impaired person to a qualified interpreter.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 4, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2703.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1904. Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications

§ 2–1904. Preliminary determination of interpreter’s qualifications.
Before appointing an interpreter, an appointing authority shall make a preliminary determination that the interpreter is able to accurately communicate with and translate information to and from the communication-impaired person involved. If the interpreter is not able to provide effective communication with the communication-impaired person, the appointing authority shall appoint another qualified interpreter.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 5, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2704.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1905. Intermediary interpreter to be used

§ 2–1905. Intermediary interpreter to be used.
In any proceeding involving a hearing-impaired person in which a qualified interpreter is unable to render a satisfactory interpretation without the aid of an intermediary interpreter, the hearing-impaired person involved may be permitted by the appointing authority to retain another person to act as an intermediary interpreter to assist the qualified interpreter during the proceedings.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 6, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2705.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1906. Waiver

§ 2–1906. Waiver.
(a) A communication-impaired person entitled to the services of an interpreter under this chapter may waive the services of a qualified interpreter in whole or in part. The waiver must be made in writing, or orally on the record, by the communication-impaired person following consultation with that person’s attorney. If the person does not have an attorney, the waiver must be made in writing by the communication-impaired person in that person’s written language and the waiver must be approved in writing, by the appointing authority.
(b) A communication-impaired person who has waived an interpreter under this section may provide his or her own interpreter at his or her own expense, without regard to whether the interpreter is qualified under this chapter.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 7, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2706.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1907. Oath of interpreter

§ 2–1907. Oath of interpreter.
Before an interpreter appointed under this chapter begins to interpret, the interpreter shall take an oath or affirmation that the interpreter will make a true interpretation in an understandable manner to and for the person for whom the interpreter is appointed to the best of the interpreter’s skills and judgment.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 8, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2707.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1908. Privileged communications

§ 2–1908. Privileged communications.
If a communication made by a communication-impaired person through an interpreter is privileged, the privilege extends also to the interpreter.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 9, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2708.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1909. Interpreter in full view

§ 2–1909. Interpreter in full view.
Whenever an interpreter is required to be appointed to assist a hearing-impaired person under this chapter, the appointing authority shall not commence proceedings until the appointed interpreter is in full view of and spatially situated so as to assure effective communication with the hearing-impaired person or persons involved as participants.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 10, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2709.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1910. Visual recording

§ 2–1910. Visual recording.
In any proceeding involving a hearing-impaired person, an appointing authority, on the appointing authority’s own motion or on the motion of a party to the proceedings, may order that an electronic, visual recording of the testimony of the hearing-impaired person and its interpretation be made for use in verification of the official transcript of the proceedings.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 11, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2710.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1912. Compensation and payments

§ 2–1912. Compensation and payments.
(a) An appointed interpreter shall receive a reasonable fee for the interpreter’s services.
(b) The salaries, fees, expenses, and costs incident to providing the services of interpreters under this chapter shall be paid for by the Office.
(c) Except in cases in which the communication-impaired person is financially unable to obtain adequate interpreter services, the appointing authority in any court of the District of Columbia may direct that all or part of the salaries, fees, expenses, and costs incurred for interpreter services be apportioned among the parties in a civil action or may be taxed as costs in a civil action.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 13, 34 DCR 7426.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 31-2712.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 2-1911.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 2 - Government Administration › Chapter 19 - Government Language Accessibility › Subchapter I - Interpreters › § 2–1912.01. Procedures to certify qualified interviewers

§ 2–1912.01. Procedures to certify qualified interviewers.
Within 180 days of July 19, 2006, the Chief of Police shall develop and implement a General Order establishing procedures to certify qualified interviewers. The procedures shall include reasonable standards for evaluating the qualifications and credentials of persons who may serve as qualified interviewers. The standards shall take into consideration such factors as native speaking, education, training, experience, and demonstrated competence.
(Jan. 28, 1988, D.C. Law 7-62, § 13a; as added Apr. 24, 2007, D.C. Law 16-306, § 201(b), 53 DCR 8610.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 201(c) of Omnibus Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-445, July 19, 2006, 53 DCR 6443).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 201(c) of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-490, October 18, 2006, 53 DCR 8686).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 201(c) of Omnibus Public Safety Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-10, January 16, 2007, 54 DCR 1479).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 201(c) of Omnibus Public Safety Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-25, April 19, 2007, 54 DCR 4036).