The Peace DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 aims to make several amendments to existing laws and regulations 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 eligibility criteria for automatic sealing of offenses, adjustments to the sunset date for certain provisions regarding pretrial detention, and changes 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, these amendments are designed to streamline processes and clarify existing laws within the District of Columbia's legal framework.