D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
Chapter 4-1. COMPLAINTS OF DISCRIMINATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT |
Section 4-111. PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION
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111.1A finding of probable cause shall be based upon credible, probative, and substantial evidence which demonstrates a nexus between the harm complained of and the protected characteristic or activity of the complainant.
111.2If the Director determines there is probable cause to credit the complaint, the LOD shall be served on all parties, advising them of the opportunity to conciliate.
111.3If probable cause is found, the respondent shall have fifteen (15) calendar days to file for reconsideration based on misapplication of law, material misstatement of fact, or discovery of evidence not available during the investigation.
authority
Set forth in section 301(c) of the Human Rights Act of 1977, effective December 13, 1977 (D.C. Law 2-38; D.C. Official Code § 2-1403.01(c)).
source
Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 56, 69-71 (January 6, 1984); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 9162, 9175 (October 1, 2010).