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Who We Are

PSA assists judicial officers in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (DC Superior Court) and the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (US District Court) by conducting a risk assessment for every arrested person who will be presented in court, identifying individuals subject to detention and formulating release condition recommendations, as appropriate, based upon the arrestee’s criminal history, drug use and/or mental health information, and demographic information. For defendants who are placed on conditional release pending trial, PSA provides supervision and risk mitigation services intended to reasonably assure that they return to court and do not engage in criminal activity pending their trial and/or sentencing.

What We Do

Leveraging scientifically validated assessment tools and industry-leading practices, we design tailored supervision plans that enhance public safety, mitigate pretrial risk, and promote positive outcomes for individuals awaiting trial in the community.

Our Mission

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia's mission is to promote pretrial justice and enhance community safety in the Nation's Capital.

Our Vision

PSA's vision is to improve public safety and serve the community through data-driven decision making by a committed workforce that provides evidence-based pretrial supervision and support services.

Who We Serve

As a federal agency with a distinctly local mission, our work impacts many different stakeholders across the criminal justice ecosystem.

 

Defendants

For those who have been charged with
a crime in the District, PSA offers online resources.

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Community

See all we do to improve the District of Columbia and help its citizenry.


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Affiliates and Stakeholders

Discover how we successfully coordinate with other federal and state agencies and municipalities.

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FY 2026 – YEAR END KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

PSA strives for excellence in everything we do – click here to find out more about our performance numbers for FY 2026.

 

Arrest-Free

88%

FY 26 Actual
FY 26 Target: 85%-89%

Court Appearance

89%

FY 26 Actual
FY 26 Target: 86%-88%

 

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