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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
January 6, 2026 To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to amend the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 to clarify certain reporting requirements.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency situation requiring immediate action to amend reporting requirements related to pretrial detention in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it aims to clarify the data that the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), a body responsible for overseeing criminal justice matters, must collect and report on the effectiveness of recent laws, such as the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, which introduced a presumption for pretrial detention in certain cases. The resolution acknowledges that these new detention rules are set to expire at the end of 2026 and that the CJCC needs more time and clearer guidance to produce a comprehensive report on their impact, making emergency legislation necessary to adjust the reporting mandates.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolution R26-0304, Effective from Jan 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000467 (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0497 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61050/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0497-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61050/Introduction/PR26-0497-Introduction.pdf |
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