{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-2-1802.01","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 2-1802.01","heading":"Notice of infraction.","body":"(a)\nIn order to initiate a proceeding under subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter, the Mayor shall serve a notice of infraction upon a respondent. The Mayor shall retain a copy of the notice of infraction, which shall bear a certification attesting to the matters set forth in the notice.\n\n(b)\nThe Mayor shall prepare the notice of infraction, which shall contain:\n(1)\nThe name and address of the respondent;\n(2)\nA citation of the law or regulation alleged to have been violated;\n(3)\nThe nature, time, and place of the infraction;\n(4)\nWhere appropriate, the date by which the respondent must comply to avoid incurring a fine or penalty;\n(5)\nThe amount of the fine applicable to the infraction;\n(6)\nThe manner, place, and time in which the fine and penalties, if any, may be paid;\n(7)\nNotice that failure to pay monetary sanctions may result in suspension of respondent’s permit or license;\n(8)\nNotice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 days after the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule, shall result in a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice; and\n(9)\nNotice of the respondent’s right to request a hearing with respect to the infraction, and the procedure for requesting a hearing.\n\n(c)\nIf an administrative law judge or attorney examiner determines that a notice of infraction is defective on its face, the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall enter an order dismissing the notice of infraction and shall promptly notify the respondent.","path":["Title 2. Government Administration.","Chapter 18. Administrative Review of Civil Infractions.","Subchapter II. Procedures."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/2-1802.01","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"2b70ad480f70a604b00a6c027d8db74475ffb5845f095a3c5a1462cc0817f72a","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-2-1801.06","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-2-1802.02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}