625.1 An ex parte communication which involves the merits of the case is prohibited.

625.2 In the event of a prohibited communication, the Administrative Judge shall describe the occurrence on the record with notice to the parties by filing a memorandum (if the transaction was oral), or by filing any writing delivered to the Administrative Judge.

625.3 When an Administrative Judge determines that a party has initiated a prohibited ex parte communication, the Administrative Judge may impose sanctions or remedial relief as may be appropriate under the circumstances.

SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 9297 (November 19, 1999); as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 2129, 2144 (March 16, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 000298 (January 14, 2022).