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D.C. Residency Required for Court and Pretrial Agency Directors

New rules mandate that the directors of two key agencies overseeing court services and offender supervision in the District of Columbia must reside within the District. This aims to ensure that individuals in these positions are more connected to the community they serve. The change applies to those appointed to these roles after the law takes effect.
Key points
The Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency must reside in the District of Columbia.
The Director of the Pretrial Services Agency must reside in the District of Columbia.
The residency requirement applies to new directors appointed on or after the law's enactment date.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3047
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To require the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia and the Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia to reside in the District of Columbia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3047.

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 2025-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency must reside in the District of Columbia.
  • The Director of the Pretrial Services Agency must reside in the District of Columbia.
  • The residency requirement applies to new directors appointed on or after the law's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Local Government