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D.C. Local Prosecutor to Handle Local Law Violations

This act aims to transfer the responsibility for prosecuting violations of District of Columbia laws to a local prosecutor's office. This means that cases involving local regulations will be handled by city officials, not federal ones. This change could affect how criminal cases for local offenses and crimes in D.C. are managed.
Key points
The local D.C. prosecutor's office will take over responsibility for prosecuting violations of local laws and ordinances.
Federal employees who transfer to the local prosecutor's office will retain their federal benefits.
The act does not affect the authority of the U.S. Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for D.C. regarding federal law violations.
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Print number: 118_HR_387
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-01-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Prosecutor Home Rule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_387.

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 2023-01-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The local D.C. prosecutor's office will take over responsibility for prosecuting violations of local laws and ordinances.
  • Federal employees who transfer to the local prosecutor's office will retain their federal benefits.
  • The act does not affect the authority of the U.S. Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney for D.C. regarding federal law violations.
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 Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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