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DC PR26-0498
DC PR26-0498Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
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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, due to congressional review, with respect to the need to amend 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 resolution declares an emergency situation requiring immediate action by Congress to review and approve changes to District of Columbia law. Specifically, it aims to extend the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to submit its initial recommendations for handling certain minor offenses and individuals, moving the deadline to July 2026. This extension is necessary because an existing emergency law regarding the task force is set to expire before a longer-term temporary law can take effect, creating a potential gap in legal provisions. The resolution also addresses a separate legal matter by allowing for official notices related to probate, foreign representatives of deceased individuals with property in the District, and the appointment of administrators to be published in local newspapers or legal publications, ensuring that interested parties, creditors, and unknown heirs are properly informed.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolution R26-0293, Effective from Jan 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000456 (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0498 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61053/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0498-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61053/Introduction/PR26-0498-Introduction.pdf |
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