D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 28-524

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 28-524 - PRE-HEARING RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS

524.1

A resident may request one (1) or more continuances of the Housing Board hearing. Each continuance shall be for three (3) work days.

524.2

The Board administrators shall grant a request for a continuance if the resident establishes one (1) of the following:

(a) That the resident's attorney, substitute counsel, or any witness would not be available on the day of the hearing; or

(b) That the resident could not properly prepare for the hearing in the time allotted.

524.3

A resident shall be entitled to be represented by counsel or substitute counsel at the Housing Hearing.

524.4

If the resident chooses to be represented, the resident shall be given reasonable opportunity to obtain a lawyer or a law student to represent the resident at the Housing Hearing.

524.5

Counsel shall not be provided at the expense of the Department of Corrections.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 28-524

Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 865, 895 (February 27, 1981)