3703. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS

3703 PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS 3703.1 A preliminary investigation shall entail an inquiry by the Director to determine whether there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred. 3703.2 Preliminary investigations may be initiated by any one (1) of the following means: (a) Referral by the Board of Elections; (b) Complaint by any employee or resident of the District of Columbia; or (c) Complaint generated by the OCF. 3703.3 A preliminary investigation conducted by OCF shall be strictly investigatory, non-adversarial, and non-adjudicatory. 3703.4 Within thirty (30) days of initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall determine whether a full investigation is necessary. 3703.5 Within ten (10) days after initiation of a preliminary investigation, the Director shall notify, in writing, the person (respondent) who is the subject of the preliminary investigation. 3703.6 Notification to the respondent shall consist of the following: (a) A copy of the complaint; (b) Explanation of the existence of the investigation and the general nature of the alleged violation; and (c) An offer to the subject affording the opportunity to respond to the allegation(s). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 3161 (May 22, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3025 (March 13, 2015). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Elections and Ethics 3 DCMR § 3703