The Pretrial Detention Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 by removing the sunset date for certain pretrial detention provisions. This legislation seeks to make permanent the expanded rebuttable presumption that individuals charged with crimes of violence should be detained prior to trial, regardless of any previous convictions or charges. Additionally, it maintains the provisions for detaining youth who have committed serious offenses, such as armed offenses, carjacking, sexual abuse, or unarmed murder.

The bill specifically repeals sections 18(c)(2) and 30(k) of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act, which are related to the temporary nature of these pretrial detention provisions. By eliminating the sunset clause, the Pretrial Detention Amendment Act ensures that the enhanced measures for pretrial detention remain in effect indefinitely, reinforcing the District's commitment to public safety and the management of individuals charged with violent crimes.