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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
12/15/2023, 3:55 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1813
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a Returning Citizens Coordination Office within the District of Columbia government. This office will be responsible for coordinating services and programs to support returning citizens, including job training, housing assistance, and mental health services.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to reduce recidivism rates among returning citizens. The task force will also work to identify barriers to successful reentry and develop strategies to address these challenges. Overall, the District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act aims to provide returning citizens with the support and resources they need to successfully reintegrate into society and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. By improving coordination and collaboration among government agencies and community organizations, the bill seeks to create a more supportive and inclusive environment for individuals returning from incarceration in the District of Columbia.
Congressional Summary of HR 1813
District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
This bill requires that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) periodically provide the District of Columbia (DC) with information about individuals who are serving sentences in a BOP facility for DC felony convictions. (Generally, an individual who is convicted of a felony under DC laws serves the prison term in a BOP facility.)
Every 90 days, BOP must provide DC with each individual's name, age, inmate registration number assigned by BOP, and scheduled release date, as well as the facility where the individual is housed.
The information may be disclosed to (1) DC government agencies that are not law enforcement agencies; (2) legal representatives of incarcerated individuals, and (3) organizations that provide legal representation in criminal matters or in matters related to the reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals into their communities.
