Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 18, 2025

B 26-0128: Safety Cluster Resource Alignment and Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act to allow the Board to waive the 5-year waiting period for pardon applicants when the federal government has already approved a waiver (per DOJ guidelines), but only if the applicant is not on probation, parole, or supervised release. It also updates the Second Chance Amendment Act’s effective date from March 1, 2025, to October 1, 2027. The Board must provide written decisions on waiver requests and may ask for additional information from applicants. As an emergency measure, the bill takes effect immediately but expires after 90 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill waives 5-year pardon waiting period under federal waiver, updates Second Chance Amendment for easier record relief and reintegration, advancing criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

PR 26-0067: Multiyear Contract No. DHCD-2025-50 with Jubilee Housing, Inc. Approval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill approves a 20-year contract with Jubilee Housing, Inc. to provide 18 permanently affordable re-entry supportive housing units at 1721-1725 Kalorama Road NW (Ward 1) for returning citizens with incomes at 30% of the median family income. The contract, totaling $33.6 million over 20 years ($1.4 million in FY 2025), includes rent subsidies and supportive services for these units. The emergency resolution allows expedited approval to fast-track housing availability for this vulnerable population. It directly affects 18 households and aligns with the Reentry Housing and Services Program Act of 2021.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds 18 re-entry housing units with supportive services for returning citizens, directly reducing recidivism through rehabilitation - a core criminal justice reform priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $33.6M contract for 18 permanently affordable housing units with rent subsidies for low-income returning citizens, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Homelessness Renters

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 31, 2026

B 26-0038: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025

The "Clemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025" would allow the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to grant waivers of the five-year waiting period required for pardon applicants. Currently, applicants must wait five years after release from confinement or five years after conviction (if no prison sentence was imposed) before applying for a pardon, but the federal Department of Justice can grant waivers of this requirement. This bill would enable the Board to grant similar waivers when the Office of the Pardon Attorney has already provided a waiver to the applicant, though the Board could decline to grant a waiver even with federal approval. The Board would not be permitted to grant waivers to individuals on probation, parole, or supervised release, and would need to provide written notice of their waiver decision.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables DC Clemency Board to waive 5-year pardon waiting period, facilitating rehabilitation and reducing barriers to reentry, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 8, 2025

B 26-0037: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act to allow the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to waive the five-year waiting period for pardon applicants, but only when the applicant has already received a waiver from the Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon Attorney. The Board would have discretion to grant or deny the waiver even if it receives notice of a DOJ waiver, and could not grant a waiver to applicants on probation, parole, or supervised release. The bill requires the Board to provide written notice of its waiver decision and would defer an applicant's case until a waiver decision is made. The amendment is temporary, expiring 225 days after taking effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expedites pardons by waiving waiting periods for eligible applicants, advancing criminal justice reform through streamlined clemency access while maintaining oversight safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

B 26-0241: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0241) amends the District of Columbia's Clemency Board Establishment Act to allow the Board to grant waivers for the five-year waiting period required for pardon applicants. It directly affects individuals seeking pardons who have already received a federal waiver under Department of Justice guidelines (§ 9-140.112 of the Justice Manual). Key provisions require the Board to only consider waiver requests if it has official notice of a federal waiver, permits the Board to deny waivers even with that notice, and prohibits waivers for people on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Board must provide written decisions and may request additional applicant information. The bill is an emergency measure intended to take effect quickly but expire after 90 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStreamlines pardon process for those with federal waivers, reducing barriers to reintegration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of rehabilitation and reduced recidivism.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 4, 2025

B 26-0258: Modification Nos. M009, M0010, M0011, and M0012 to Contract No. CW96234 with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves modifications to a contract with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc., authorizing $2.6 million for pre- and post-transitional care services for youth in the District of Columbia's juvenile justice system. It specifically covers the third option year of the contract, extending services for youth aged 10-18 who have been arrested or failed probation. The contract provides residential care alternatives to secure detention through fixed daily rates based on facility capacity. The payment authorization covers services already received and to be delivered through March 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds residential care alternatives to secure detention for youth in juvenile justice system, reducing reliance on incarceration and supporting rehabilitation programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole

introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 18, 2025

B 26-0129: Safety Cluster Resource Alignment and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily amends two District of Columbia laws to affect pardon applicants and related processes. It allows the Clemency Board to waive the standard 5-year waiting period for pardons if the applicant has a waiver from the Pardon Attorney or President (subject to specific conditions like no probation/parole and Board discretion), and updates the Second Chance Act's effective date to October 1, 2027. The key mechanism creates a new waiver process with strict eligibility rules, requiring written requests and Board decisions. The changes are temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates pardon waiver process to reduce barriers for rehabilitation and extends Second Chance Act implementation, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature May 14, 2025

B 26-0186: Justice-Involved Youth in Community Act of 2025

The Justice-Involved Youth in Community Act of 2025 creates a program pairing youth on Deferred Disposition Agreements (DDAs), Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs), or Consent Decrees (CDs) with "Trusted Adults" for support during their agreements. It directly affects youth in these programs - 443 were active in 2023 - with a focus on high-risk cases. The Trusted Adult provides practical help with school, transportation, healthcare access, and social services, while requiring monthly coordination between the adult, probation officers, and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to track compliance. The program limits initial participation to 50 youth and mandates that noncompliance still leads to prosecution under existing terms.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides community support via 'Trusted Adults' for justice-involved youth on DDAs/DPAs/CDs, aiming to reduce recidivism through social services and rehabilitation - directly aligns with reform indicators.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides school support for justice-involved youth via Trusted Adults, enhancing educational access and stability for at-risk students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Probation & Parole

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 28, 2025

B 26-0036: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This emergency bill allows the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to grant waivers of the five-year waiting period for pardon applicants, aligning with a federal process used by the Department of Justice. It directly affects individuals who have received a waiver of the five-year requirement from the DOJ's Office of the Pardon Attorney but would otherwise be ineligible under current District law. The Board may grant a waiver only if it receives written notice of a DOJ waiver, cannot approve requests for those on probation/parole, and may still deny requests even with DOJ notice. The change ensures District applicants with federal waivers aren't automatically rejected, with the bill effective for 90 days as an emergency measure.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves five-year waiting period for pardon applicants with DOJ waivers, aligning federal process with DC law to facilitate clemency and reduce barriers to rehabilitation in criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 13, 2026

B 26-0201: Project Homecoming Amendment Act of 2025

The Project Homecoming Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0201) establishes a reentry housing program for individuals returning to Washington, D.C., after incarceration. It directly affects returning citizens (those released from DC or federal custody) and their hosts (family, friends, or vetted homeowners who provide housing). Key provisions include providing $1,500 monthly rental stipends to hosts, requiring host training, creating structured rental agreements, and connecting participants to job training and counseling services. The program aims to reduce recidivism by addressing housing insecurity - a major barrier to successful reintegration - through community-based support.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides $1,500 monthly housing stipends and job training to reduce recidivism for returning citizens, directly advancing reentry reform in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $1,500 monthly rental stipends to hosts for reentry housing, directly funding affordable housing for returning citizens and addressing homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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