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The Latest Sentencing Guidelines

To view the most recent D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual (Guidelines Manual) click the link below:

2023 Sentencing Guidelines Manual (effective for all pleas and verdicts on or after September 1, 2023)

To view previous versions of the Guidelines Manual, click here.

To view additional resources, see the Guidelines Resource Page.

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