Greater control for District of Columbia over its own courts.
This act grants the Council of the District of Columbia more authority to decide how its courts are organized and what cases they can handle. This means local representatives will have more influence over the justice system, potentially leading to changes in how courts operate and their accessibility for residents.
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Local authorities in the District of Columbia gain the power to enact laws regarding the organization and jurisdiction of their courts.
This change could affect how quickly cases are processed and what types of cases the courts can decide.
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