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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 28. CORRECTIONS, COURTS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
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Chapter 28-5. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS |
Section 28-508. ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS
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508.1A hearing before the Adjustment Board shall be held to determine the guilt or innocence of the resident on the offense(s) charged.
508.2A hearing may be held, at the option of the resident, before a single hearing officer instead of the Adjustment Board.
508.3A hearing shall be held within three (3) working days following receipt by the resident of the written report.
508.4A resident may request one (1) or more continuances of the Adjustment Board hearing. Each continuance may be for three (3) working days.
508.5The Adjustment Board shall grant a request for a continuance if the resident establishes one (1) of the following:
(a)That the resident's attorney or 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.
508.6If the resident chooses to appear before a hearing officer instead of an Adjustment Board, the Administrator shall designate that hearing officer.