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District of Columbia Courts, Public Defender Service, and Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 1629

Bill 114 s 1629, also known as the District of Columbia Courts, Public Defender Service, and Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to make various changes and improvements to the operations of the District of Columbia's court system, public defender service, and court services and offender supervision agency.

The bill includes provisions to increase funding for the District of Columbia courts, public defender service, and court services and offender supervision agency in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. It also includes measures to enhance the training and professional development of staff within these agencies, as well as to improve the quality of services provided to individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address issues related to the treatment and supervision of offenders, including provisions to expand access to mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for individuals under the supervision of the court services and offender supervision agency. Overall, Bill 114 s 1629 aims to strengthen the District of Columbia's criminal justice system by providing the necessary resources and support to ensure that individuals involved in the system receive fair and effective representation and supervision.

Current Status of Bill S 1629

Bill S 1629 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2015. Bill S 1629 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2015.  Bill S 1629's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-118. as of January 28, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1629

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1629

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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