The Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to make several amendments to existing laws in the District of Columbia. Key changes include allowing applicants for the Metropolitan Police Department to count up to 20 credit hours from their initial training program towards the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement. Additionally, the bill clarifies warrantless arrest requirements for the Metropolitan Police Department and modifies the adjudication process for fare evasion citations to align with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985.
Further amendments include updates to the criteria for automatic sealing of offenses, adjustments to the sunset dates for certain provisions regarding pretrial detention, and changes to the definitions and penalties related to theft and driving under the influence. The bill also extends the expiration dates for specific provisions in the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's regulations. Overall, the act seeks to streamline and clarify various legal processes and requirements within the District's regulatory framework.