D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B425
When a respondent fails, for good cause, to appear for a hearing which has been scheduled, the respondent may, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision, apply to the Director to reopen the proceedings. The Director, upon finding the cause sufficient, may fix a time and place for the hearing and shall give notice to the parties.
The Director may reopen a proceeding for any cause deemed sufficient, provided that no appeal is pending or no decision has been issued regarding the case by the Board of Appeals and Review or any Federal or local court.
A respondent aggrieved by an adverse decision by the Director may seek a review of the decision by the Board of Appeals and Review according to its rules, as specified in Chapter 5 of Title 1 DCMR.
A respondent adversely affected by the decision of the Board of Appeals and Review may seek a review of the decision by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals according to the rules prescribed by the Court.
Within the time set by Court rule or order, the Director shall certify and file with the Clerk of the Court the record of the case as required by the Court.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B425