420. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

420 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS 420.1 The Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is applicable to hearings before the Board. 420.2 Where the Board is aware of a risk of self-incrimination, the Board shall on the record inform witnesses of their right to assert this privilege. 420.3 Where the Board is aware of a risk of self-incrimination, the Board shall warn witnesses that failure to assert this protection waives it. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 432 (January 23, 1998); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 015793 (December 15, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Elections and Ethics 3 DCMR § 420