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Council extends deadlines for Pre‑Arrest Diversion Task Force recommendations

Council of the District of Columbia · July 14, 2026
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Summary

Councilmember Pinto moved and the Council approved an emergency declaration adjusting deadlines so the Pre‑Arrest Diversion Task Force can finalize recommendations — the report is due July 31, 2026.

The Council approved PR26‑763, an emergency declaration to update deadlines for the Pre‑Arrest Diversion Task Force so it can complete and submit its recommendations by July 31, 2026.

Councilmember Pinto said the task force was delayed by staffing constraints but is now finalizing its list of recommendations; the emergency action aligns legal deadlines with the task force's feasible timeline and passed unanimously.

Sponsors said they look forward to reviewing the forthcoming recommendations and sharing them with colleagues.

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