The Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001. The bill changes the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue its initial recommendations for the prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons. Specifically, the deadline is extended from June 2025 to July 31, 2026, allowing more time for the Task Force to develop its recommendations.

Additionally, the bill amends Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to enhance the notice requirements for formal probate proceedings. It allows for notices from foreign personal representatives of decedents who owned property in the District to be published in a legal periodical or newspaper of general circulation, ensuring that interested persons, creditors, and unknown heirs are adequately informed. This amendment aims to improve transparency and communication in the probate process.