The Peace DC Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 aims to make several amendments to existing laws in the District of Columbia, particularly focusing on the Metropolitan Police Department and public conduct regulations. Key changes include allowing applicants for sworn officers 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 authority 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 adjustments to the eligibility criteria for automatic sealing of offenses, changes to the sunset date for certain provisions regarding pretrial detention, and updates to reporting deadlines for the Criminal Justice Coordination Council. The bill also clarifies the effective date for the Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. Overall, the act seeks to streamline and clarify various legal provisions while enhancing the operational framework of law enforcement and public safety in the District.