Rule 2818 - INVOLUNTARY DISMISSALS AND DEFAULTS2818.1 Except as provided in Subsection 2818.2, if the party initiating a case fails to comply with an Administrative Law Judge's order or these Rules or otherwise fails to prosecute the case, the Administrative Law Judge may, on his or her own motion or on the motion of the opposing party, dismiss all or part of the case. Dismissal will ordinarily be with prejudice unless the Administrative Law Judge finds good cause to dismiss without prejudice.2818.2 Dismissals for defective service will ordinarily be without prejudice, unless the Administrative Law Judge decides otherwise.2818.3 If an attorney, representative, or unrepresented party fails, without good cause, to appear at a hearing, the Administrative Law Judge may dismiss the case, enter an order of default, decide the case on the merits, or impose other sanctions.2818.4 If an attorney, representative, or unrepresented party fails, without good cause, to appear at a pretrial, settlement, or status conference, the Administrative Law Judge may determine the appropriate sanction, which may include dismissal or entry of default.D.C. Off. Admin. R. Prac. & P. 2818
Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 6399 (June 25, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8595 (September 3, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 5675 (June 17, 2005); as amended by of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 12541 (December 31, 2010); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6556 (April 29, 2016).