The resolution declares an emergency in the District of Columbia regarding the need to amend the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001. Specifically, it seeks to extend the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue initial recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses to July 2026. Additionally, the resolution proposes amendments to Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to facilitate the notice process for formal probate and related matters, ensuring that interested parties, creditors, and unknown heirs are adequately informed through legal publications.

The urgency for this resolution arises from the impending expiration of previous emergency and temporary acts related to the Prearrest Diversion Task Force, which could create a legal gap if not addressed promptly. The Council of the District of Columbia has determined that these circumstances warrant immediate action, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately to ensure continuity in the law.