The Pretrial Detention Reporting Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026 addresses the urgent need to amend the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) reporting requirements established under the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001. This amendment is prompted by the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, which introduced a rebuttable presumption for pretrial detention in certain criminal and juvenile justice cases, set to expire on December 31, 2026. The Council has recognized that additional time is necessary for the CJCC to compile a comprehensive report on the effectiveness of these pretrial detention provisions, which requires modifications to ensure the report includes relevant data for thorough analysis.

To address these needs, the resolution declares an emergency, allowing for the immediate adoption of the Pretrial Detention Reporting Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 after a single reading. This swift action is deemed essential to clarify the reporting requirements and ensure that the CJCC can provide the necessary insights into the pretrial detention policies before the expiration of the current provisions. The resolution is effective immediately upon passage.