Bill > PR26-0048

This resolution is an emergency measure addressing the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, which established a rebuttable presumption for pretrial detention in criminal and juvenile justice systems. The resolution aims to extend certain pretrial detention provisions that were originally set to expire on February 18, 2025, and to clarify reporting requirements for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). Specifically, the resolution seeks to remove the sunset date for these detention provisions and modify reporting requirements to ensure the CJCC can provide more comprehensive data analysis. The Council determines that these circumstances constitute an emergency, allowing the legislation to be adopted after a single reading. The emergency nature of the resolution is justified by the need for additional time to complete and submit a thorough report on the efficacy of the pretrial detention policies, with the resolution taking effect immediately upon passage.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0048