D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-3703

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

Rule 3-3703 - PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS

3703.1

A preliminary investigation shall entail an inquiry by the Director to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred.

3703.2

Preliminary investigations may be initiated by any one (1) of the following means:

(a) Referral by the Board of Elections;

(b) Complaint by any employee or resident of the District of Columbia; or

(c) Complaint generated by the OCF.

3703.3

A preliminary investigation conducted by OCF shall be strictly investigatory, non-adversarial, and non-adjudicatory.

3703.4

Within thirty (30) days of initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall determine whether a full investigation is necessary.

3703.5

Within ten (10) days after initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall notify, in writing, the person (respondent) who is the subject of the preliminary investigation.

3703.6

Notification to the respondent shall consist of the following:

(a) A copy of the complaint;

(b) Explanation of the existence of the investigation and the general nature of the alleged violation; and

(c) An offer to the subject affording the opportunity to respond to the allegation(s).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 3, r. 3-3703

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 3161, 3204-05 (May 22, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (3/13/2015).

Authority: D.C. Official Code § 1-1001.05(a)(14); in conformity with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, enacted February 27, 2012 (D.C. Act 19-318; D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01 et seq. (2012 Supp.)).