Pretrial Detention Reporting Second Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution declares an emergency to fix a legal gap in D.C. laws regarding pretrial detention reporting. It allows the Council to pass a new amendment immediately without the usual waiting period, ensuring that reporting rules remain in effect between the expiration of one temporary law and the start of another. The measure directly impacts the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council by clarifying its reporting requirements during this transition. By adopting the new rules after a single reading, the Council prevents a period where the law might be unclear or unenforceable.