Post-Arrest Legislation Introducted
On June 4, the DC Council introduced the "Post-Arrest Process Clarification Amendment Act of 2013" to improve DC's post-arrest process. The legislation,co-introduced by DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and DC Councilmember Tommy Wells, is based on CCE's recommendation in its May 2013 Post-Arrest report.
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CCE Releases "Is D.C. More Secure? A Criminal Legal System Overview"
On September 23, 2024, CCE released "Is D.C. More Secure? A Criminal Legal System Overview", which provides up-to-date data on many key aspects of D.C.’s criminal legal system. The report gives particular focus to parts of the legal system that may be impacted in the months and years ahead by provisions of the SECURE D.C. legislation passed in early 2024.
CCE Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Justice Potter Stewart Award
Nominations for the 2025 Justice Potter Stewart Award are open until September 20, 2024. Each year, CCE recognizes individuals or organizations who have made a significant contribution to the law, the legal system, the courts, or the administration of justice in our community.
Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue Recap: "Tell Us Everything!"
On Tuesday, July 16, 2024 CCE hosted the latest Bench-Bar-Media Dialogue event, "Tell Us Everything: Handling the Demand for Information in High-Profile Trials in the Internet Age" at Williams & Connolly LLP. The event attracted 70 attendees, who engaged deeply with the expert insights shared by our distinguished panelists. Read this article to learn more!