1637.1 A grievant may request a dismissal of the grievance at any time.

1637.2 A grievance official may dismiss a grievance if the grievant substantially fails to carry out his or her responsibilities; fails to participate with; or otherwise impedes the grievance process under this chapter.

1637.3 A dismissal issued pursuant to this section following the issuance of a second level grievance decision shall be with prejudice.

1637.4 A dismissal of a grievance under this section shall not toll or otherwise enlarge the time limits established in § 1628.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 1845 (March 20, 1987); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7094 (September 1, 2000); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 1265 (February 5, 2016).