Agenda from February 20, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Agenda for February 20, 2018
Minutes for December 12, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Minutes for December 12, 2017
The Guidelines Evaluation Study
Background: The DC Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines were first piloted by the DC Sentencing Commission in 2004, and were fully implemented in 2006. After more than ten years of felony sentencing under the Guidelines, the Commission undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the Guidelines to analyze how effectively the Guidelines are operating and to identify any areas where improvement may be needed.
The Evaluation Report determined that the Guidelines are operating as intended.
The DC Sentencing Commission Releases Guidelines Evaluation Report
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The DC Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines were first piloted by the DC Sentencing Commission in 2004.
Data Sharing Policy
Date Released:
The Commission’s data sharing policy outlines the guidelines for requesting sentencing data. This policy also provides guidance in submitting a data request to the Commission.
Appendix C and Supplement 1 (Offense Rankings)
On October 20, 2026, the District of Columbia Sentencing Commission ranked the previously unranked felony offense of Violation of Post-Conviction Stay Away (Felony) in Main Group 9 (M9).
The Court shall apply the ranking to pleas/verdicts entered on or after October 20, 2026.
View the attachment below for more details on the ranking.
Agenda and Minutes for October 20th, 2026
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Agenda and Minutes for September 15th, 2026
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Data Request Form
All requests for sentencing data should be submitted using the data request form.