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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 6. PERSONNEL |
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SubTilte 6-A. POLICE PERSONNEL |
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Chapter 6-A21. THE CITIZEN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF CITIZEN COMPLAINT REVIEW |
Section 6-A2111. REFERRAL OF COMPLAINT TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
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2111.1If the Executive Director determines that the misconduct alleged in the complaint or disclosed by investigation may be criminal in nature, he or she shall refer the case to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for possible criminal prosecution.
2111.2The Executive Director shall give written notification of such referral to the Chief of Police, the complainant and subject officer(s). If requested by the United States Attorney, the Office shall delay notification of the referral to one or more of these parties until the United States Attorney has determined that notification is appropriate.
2111.3The Executive Director shall send copies of all relevant files to the United States Attorney, maintain a record of each referral and ascertain and record the disposition of each referred matter.
2111.4If the United States Attorney declines in writing to prosecute, the Office shall resume consideration of the complaint. The Executive Director may thereafter dismiss the complaint, conciliate the complaint, or refer the complaint for mediation or investigation.