The Pretrial Detention Amendment Act of 2025 aims to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 by removing the sunset provisions related to certain pretrial detention measures. This legislation seeks to make permanent the expanded rebuttable presumption of detention for individuals charged with crimes of violence, which was previously set to expire on July 15, 2025. The changes made by the Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 and the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 included applying the presumption of detention to all charges of violent crimes, regardless of prior convictions or charges, and extending detention provisions for youth involved in serious offenses.

Specifically, the bill repeals sections 18(c)(2) and 30(k) of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act, effectively eliminating the expiration date for these enhanced pretrial detention provisions. This legislative action reflects a commitment to maintaining stricter pretrial detention standards in the District of Columbia, particularly for individuals deemed a flight risk or a danger to the community.