D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3705

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

Rule 3-3705 - ADMINISTRATIVE DISPOSITION OF INVESTIGATIONS

3705.1

The Director may dismiss any case administratively for any of the following reasons:

(a) Insufficient evidence exists to support a violation;

(b) Stipulation of the parties;

(c) Inability to serve process on respondent;

(d) Lack of jurisdiction over respondent; or

(e) Lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

3705.2

The Director shall report to the Board any dismissal issued under § 3705.1 by order with written findings of facts and conclusions of law.

3705.3

The order issued under § 3705.2 shall be served upon all parties or their representatives.

3705.4

Any party adversely affected by any order of the Director issued under § 3705.2 may obtain review of the order by filing a request with the Board of Elections pursuant to § 3709.12.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 3-3705

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 3161, 3206 (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.)).