Opinion ID: 868525
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Heading: D.C. Court of Appeals Decision

Text: In September 2010, while this case was pending before the District Court, DMH issued its decision denying Appellant’s grievance. See Director’s Decision, No. 09STEH-479 (Sept. 23, 2010), reprinted in J.A. 103-05. On the assumption that the Director’s decision was final and appealable, Appellant filed a Petition for Review of DMH’s decision with the D.C. Court of Appeals. On January 26, 2012, the D.C. Court of Appeals dismissed Appellant’s Petition for Review for lack of jurisdiction because there had not yet been a contested case proceeding as required by D.C. Code §§ 2-509 & 510. Order, English v. District of Columbia, No. 11-AA-1377 (D.C. Jan. 26, 2012). The court noted that its “dismissal [was] without prejudice to seeking review upon entry of a final order by the Office of Administrative Hearings.” Id. 6