D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, § 125
125.1 The unexcused absence of a party at the time set for a motion or merits hearing will not be occasion for delay. In the event of such absence, the hearing will proceed and the motion or case will be regarded as submitted on the record by the absent party.
SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 2078 (March 8, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1734 (February 21, 2020).