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DC Local Prosecutor: Greater Control Over Criminal Cases

This act transfers responsibility for prosecuting criminal cases in the District of Columbia to a local prosecutor. This means local authorities will have more influence over prosecuting crimes, potentially streamlining legal processes and tailoring them to residents' needs. The changes primarily concern cases related to local laws and offenses.
Key points
The local prosecutor of the District of Columbia will be responsible for prosecuting violations of local laws and offenses.
The changes aim to increase the autonomy of the District of Columbia in managing its own justice system.
The act does not affect the authority of the U.S. Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney in federal cases.
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Print number: 117_HR_281
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_281.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The local prosecutor of the District of Columbia will be responsible for prosecuting violations of local laws and offenses.
  • The changes aim to increase the autonomy of the District of Columbia in managing its own justice system.
  • The act does not affect the authority of the U.S. Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney in federal cases.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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