D.C. Code § 8-1813: Notice of violation.

(a)

The Mayor may issue a notice of violation to any person who violates a provision of this subchapter.

(b)

A notice of violation shall:

(1)

State the nature of the violation; and

(2)

Describe the procedures provided in this section.

(c)

A notice of violation shall be the summons and complaint for the purposes of this subchapter.

(d)

A person shall answer a notice of violation within 15 days by:

(1)

Depositing and forfeiting collateral in an amount established by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; or

(2)

Depositing collateral in an amount established by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and requesting, through the issuing agency, a trial in Court.

(e)

The Mayor shall prescribe the form for the notice of violation and establish procedures for the administrative control of the notice of violation.