General Counsel
The General Counsel serves as the agency’s chief legal officer and provides legal guidance, opinions, and recommendations to the Executive Director and the Commission.
Major responsibilities include:
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The DC Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report.
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Sentencing Guidelines Alerts
The DC Sentencing Commission has just approved a new "Mitigating Departure Factor" focused on the impact of the invocation of D.C. Code § 11-94 on sentencing in the District. This new departure factor was developed in response to delays resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on court operations and sentencing procedures. The new departure factor becomes effective immediately.
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Meetings The next Commission meeting will be held virtually on September 20th, 2022. Agendas and minutes can be found here. |
Sentencing DataThe 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. |
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Jun 15 2022
The D.C. Sentencing Commission has released its second video titled "Application of the...
Apr 21 2022
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, the D.C. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted to...
Apr 13 2022
The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Robbery offenses...
Feb 15 2022
The DC Sentencing Commission has released its second video titled "Application of the D....
Jan 3 2022
The D.C. Commission has released its first video titled "DC Sentencing History" on its...
Nov 30 2021
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its fourth semi-annual...
Jun 30 2021
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its third semi-...
Feb 24 2021
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its second semi-...
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Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays
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