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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 1-1162.13. Formal investigation.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) A formal investigation shall be initiated upon:

(1) Receipt of a written complaint transmitted to the Board;

(2) A finding by the Office of the Inspector General or District of Columbia Auditor of waste, fraud, abuse of government resources, or a violation of the Code of Conduct; or

(3) A finding by a court of competent jurisdiction of liability in a civil proceeding, indictment, or information in a criminal proceeding with respect to acts or offenses that may constitute violations of the Code of Conduct or of this subchapter.

(b) A written complaint shall include:

(1) The full name and address of the complainant and the respondent;

(2) A clear and concise statement of facts that are alleged to constitute a violation of the Code of Conduct or of this subchapter;

(3) The complainant's signature;

(4) A verification of the complaint under oath; and

(5) Supporting documentation, if any.

(c) No complaint may be made under this subchapter later than 5 years after the discovery of the alleged violation.

(d) An individual making a complaint shall be afforded all available protections from adverse employment action or retaliation in accordance with Chapter 6 of this title and subchapter XII of Chapter 2 of Title 2.

(e) Within 30 business days of the initiation of a formal investigation, the Director of Government Ethics shall cause evidence concerning the complaint to be presented to the Board, with the potential for a 15-business-day extension to be granted by the Board. If the Board decides that there is reasonable belief that a violation has occurred, the Board may authorize the issuance of subpoenas.

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