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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Sentencing Guidelines AlertsThe 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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MeetingsThe 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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