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Sentencing Guidelines Alerts
The Sentencing Commission has ranked three previously unranked felony offenses. Also, three Title 48 offenses, which were ranked on the Main Grid, were reranked and placed on the Drug Grid. Click here to view the full alert.
Meetings
The next Commission meeting will be held in-person on September 15th, 2026. Agendas and minutes can be found by clicking here.
Sentencing Data
The Commission uses the Guidelines Reporting Information Data system to store and monitor felony sentences. The data and charts presented on this page uses the data in this system.
Latest
Aug 28 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released a new video titled "Annual Report Overview Presentation: 2025…
Jul 13 2026 - 12:00
NEW DATE CONFIRMINED: (8/5) Annual Report Overview Presentation: 2025 Adult Felony Sentencing Trends
The new date for the Commission’s “Annual Report Overview Presentation: 2025 Adult…
Jun 23 2026 - 12:00
The D.C. Sentencing Commission's 2025 Adult Felony Sentencing Trends Presentation, originally…
May 18 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released the Spanish translation of the 2026 D.C. Voluntary Sentencing…
May 7 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released a new video titled " 2025 D.C. Sentencing Commission Annual…
Aug 6 2026 - 12:00
This newsletter highlights the release of the Spanish translation of the 2026 D.C. Voluntary…
Dec 26 2025 - 12:00
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission has just released its 12th semi-annual…
Aug 12 2025 - 12:00
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its 11th semi-…
Feb 24 2025 - 12:00
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its 10th semi-…
Jul 25 2024 - 12:00
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its ninth semi-…
Jul 8 2026 - 12:00
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Jul 17 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released a Past Data Response titled "Domestic Violence Arrest and…
Jun 12 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released a Past Data Response titled "Title 16 Sentencing Trends: 2024…
Apr 23 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released the Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Plea Quarterly Report for FY2026 Quarter…
Mar 19 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released the Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Plea Quarterly Report for FY2026 Quarter…
Jan 9 2026 - 12:00
The Commission has released a new Past Data Response titled "Case Processing Time Trends for…
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Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite #430, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-8822
Fax: (202) 727-7929
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance