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DC B26-0563
DC B26-0563Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, section 1507 of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 to change the date by which the Prearrest Diversion Task Force shall issue initial recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons to July 2026; and to amend Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow for notice of request for formal probate, notice from a foreign personal representative of a decedent who owned any property located in the District of Columbia, and notice of appointment to interested persons, creditors, and unknown heirs in a legal periodical or newspaper of general circulation in the District.
AI Summary
This bill, the Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, makes two primary changes: first, it extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue its initial recommendations for diverting certain misdemeanor offenses and individuals from arrest to July 31, 2026; and second, it amends District of Columbia law concerning probate, which is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate, to allow for notices related to probate, foreign personal representatives (executors or administrators appointed in another jurisdiction), and appointments to be published in either a legal periodical or a newspaper of general circulation in the District of Columbia, ensuring wider notification to interested parties, creditors, and unknown heirs.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Act A26-0255 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001083, Expires on Apr 27, 2026 (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0563 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61054/Meeting1/Enrollment/B26-0563-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61054/Introduction/B26-0563-Introduction.pdf |
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