The DC CRIMES Act makes several changes to juvenile justice policies in Washington, D.C. First, it narrows the definition of "youth offenders" to only those 18 years old or younger, removing 19- to 24-year-olds from youth rehabilitation programs. Second, it requires D.C.'s Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly accessible website displaying detailed monthly statistics on juvenile arrests and prosecutions, including breakdowns by age, race, offense type, and sentencing outcomes, with all data archived indefinitely and available for download. Third, it prevents judges from sentencing juveniles to less than mandatory minimum terms in certain cases. Finally, the bill restricts D.C.'s City Council from changing existing criminal sentences or sentencing guidelines without federal approval. The Attorney General must launch the crime statistics website within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
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