1. (a) There is established a Community Legal Education and Resources Grant Program ("Program") to be administered by the Mayor to provide grants, pursuant to part B of subchapter XII-A of Chapter 3 of Title 1, to legal services providers to deliver legal services.

2. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the Program, including rules governing the:

   1. (1) Types of legal services projects eligible for grant funding;
   2. (2) Application process and timing; and
   3. (3) Monitoring of Program performance and reporting requirements.

3. (c) For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

   1. (1) "Legal services" means:

      1. (A) Legal representation of District residents, including through the provision of legal advice, brief services, and limited-scope representation; or
      2. (B) Training of attorneys in legal issues.

   2. (2) "Legal services provider" means:

      1. (A) A nonprofit organization;
      2. (B) A private entity that partners with a nonprofit organization; or
      3. (C) A private entity utilizing pro bono legal assistance.

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1062 of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1062 of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).

History

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 1062