Section 6-A2106. FILING COMPLAINTS

 

2106.1Consistent with the requirements set forth in D.C. Official Code §§ 5-1107(e) and (f) and in § 2106.3 of these regulations, a complaint form must be on a form approved by the Office, reduced to writing and signed by the complainant or the complainant's parent, guardian or legal representative. Complaint forms shall conclude with the following words: "I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, and under penalty of perjury, the statements made herein are true." If the complainant is represented by an attorney or other legal representative who files the complaint on behalf of the complainant, the complaint must be accompanied by a statement signed by the complainant that he or she has retained the representative for the purposes of investigation, mediation, conciliation or adjudication of the complaint

 

2106.2If a complaint form is requested by telephone, the Office shall send a complaint form and a self-addressed return envelope to the requested address. The Office may also refer individuals to locations in the city where complaint forms may be found.

 

2106.3A complaint may be presented in person at the Office's business address. When a complaint is received in a form other than the form referred to in § 2106.1, the complainant will thereafter be asked to complete and sign a form approved by the Office. Once the approved form is completed and signed, it will be attached to any written document(s) provided by the complainant. Upon signature, the complaint shall be deemed received.

 

2106.4A complaint may be received by mail. When it is received, it shall be date-stamped. if the format of the complaint does not comply with these regulations, an employee of the Office will be assigned to make arrangements with the complainant to assist him or her in properly completing a complaint form approved by the Office.

 

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Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 8347 (August 30, 2002).