The Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 by extending the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue initial recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons to July 31, 2026. Specifically, the bill modifies the language in section 1507, changing the previous deadlines of "Within 3 months" and "Within one year" after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 to "No later than June 2025" and "No later than July 31, 2026," respectively.
Additionally, the bill amends Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify the means of providing notice for formal probate and related matters. It changes the terminology from "legal periodical of general circulation in the District" to "legal periodical or newspaper of general circulation in the District" in multiple sections, ensuring that notices can be published in both types of media. This amendment aims to enhance the accessibility of legal notices to interested parties, creditors, and unknown heirs.