D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, r. 16-1503
The Division of Enforcement shall review referrals from the Division of Investigation for legal and factual sufficiency.
If the Division of Enforcement determines that factual information contained in a case file supports a violation of the Consumer Protection Procedures Act or other statutes, the Division of Enforcement shall retain the case for appropriate action within the Office of Compliance. If additional data is needed, then the case shall be referred back to the Division of Investigation for the additional information.
The Division of Enforcement shall dismiss cases outside the Act's jurisdiction.
The Division of Enforcement, after review of the case before it, may attempt further settlement negotiations if feasible, or file a petition to bring the matter before the Administrative Law Judge.
A petition filed with the Administrative Law Judge shall be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days after the complaint is filed with the Department, absent good cause, for such delay as determined by the Administrative Law Judge.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, r. 16-1503