The Secure DC Pretrial Detention Extension and Reporting Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 addresses the urgent need to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, which established a rebuttable presumption for pretrial detention in certain criminal and juvenile justice cases. The current provisions are set to expire on February 18, 2025, and the resolution seeks to remove this sunset date to allow for continued enforcement of these measures until the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) can complete a comprehensive report on the efficacy of the pretrial detention policies. Additionally, the resolution aims to clarify the reporting requirements for the CJCC to ensure that the data collected is suitable for effective analysis.

The Council of the District of Columbia has determined that the circumstances necessitate emergency legislation to extend the pretrial detention provisions and amend the reporting requirements. This resolution will take effect immediately, allowing the necessary adjustments to be made without delay, ensuring that the criminal justice system can continue to operate effectively while the CJCC prepares its report.