Bill > B26-0390

This bill makes two primary amendments: first, it modifies the timeline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force's recommendations by extending the deadline for initial recommendations to no later than June 2025 and the full recommendations to no later than July 31, 2026. The task force is part of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and is working on strategies for diverting certain misdemeanor offenses from traditional criminal processing. Second, the bill updates several sections of the District of Columbia's probate code to allow notices related to probate proceedings (such as requests for formal probate, notices from foreign personal representatives, and appointments) to be published in either a legal periodical or a newspaper of general circulation in the District, which expands the previous requirement that limited notices to legal periodicals. The act is an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect upon mayoral approval and remain in effect for up to 90 days, which allows the District to quickly implement these changes while potentially developing more permanent legislation.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0390