D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2716

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-2716 - REOPENING, JUDICIAL REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION

2716.1

If, because of accident, sickness, or other good cause, a person fails to appear for a hearing which has been scheduled, the person may, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Board, apply to the Board to reopen the proceedings; and the Board upon finding the cause sufficient, shall immediately fix a time and place for hearing and give that person, the Corporation Counsel, and the Director notice as applicable.

2716.2

The Board may reopen a proceeding for any other cause if the decision rendered by the Board has not been appealed to a court or has been decided by a court.

2716.3

A person aggrieved by an adverse decision of the Board, issued after a hearing, may seek a review of the Board's decision by the D.C. Court of Appeals. Failure to seek judicial review in the manner and within the time as the Court by rule may prescribe, shall result in the Board's decision becoming final.

2716.4

Within the time as may be fixed by rule of the reviewing Court, the Board shall certify and file with the Clerk of the Court, the record of the case, including the following:

(a) A copy of the notice of hearing and action contemplated by the Board;

(b) A complete transcript of the testimony taken at the hearing;

(c) Copies of all pertinent documents and other written evidence introduced at the hearings; and

(d) A copy of the Board's written decision.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2716

Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 6998 (July 29, 2005)