D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-4302

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

Rule 24-4302 - PROGRAM APPLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

4302.1

To apply for the Program, an applicant or the applicant's representative shall meet with an application assistant and complete the application, which shall include the following:

(a) The applicant's name and the actual address the applicant seeks to have protected by OVSJG;

(b) Sufficient evidence, as required under the Act, establishing that the applicant is a victim of a covered offense or is a covered employee;

(c) A statement by the applicant or the applicant's representative that:

(1) Disclosure of the applicant's actual address would endanger the applicant's safety;

(2) The applicant has:

(A) Moved to the actual address in the past sixty (60) days or will relocate to the actual address in the next thirty (30) days; or,

(B) Taken adequate measures to ensure that the applicant's actual address is not easily accessible online or through public records;

(3) Identifies any existing court orders or pending judicial actions involving the applicant and includes a description of those orders or actions;

(4) Designates the Director as an agent for purposes of service of process and receiving mail;

(5) Provides the name and contact information of the applicant's representative, if applicable; and

(6) Swears or affirms, under penalty of perjury, that to the best of the applicant or applicant's representative's knowledge, the information contained in the application is true.

4302.2

OVSJG shall certify an applicant as a Program participant if:

(a) The applicant meets the requirements in § 4302.1; and

(b) OVSJG determines the applicant would benefit from participation in the Program.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 24, r. 24-4302

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 213 (1/10/2020)