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The Latest Sentencing Guidelines

Looking for latest Sentencing Guidelines manual? The newest Manual is right here.

Published Annual Reports

The DC Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce it has released its 2022 Annual report. View it as well as other published reports.

Fast Facts

The D.C. Sentencing Commission's released its latest “Fast Facts” on Robbery offenses sentenced in the District of Columbia. Click the link to view it as well as other Fast Facts.

Training

The Commission created various documents and PowerPoints to give individuals better understanding of the sentencing processes in the District of Columbia.

Issue Paper

The Commission has released its latest “Issue Papers” on Mandatory Minimums. Click the link to view it as well as other Issue Papers.

Brochures

The Sentencing Commission is developing a series of printed sentencing related brochures that are available to community and religious clubs and organizations, educational institutions, policy makers, as well as, our criminal justice partners.

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Tell Us What You Think

The Commission welcomes feedback concerning the D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines and their application. Please leave your feedback and suggestions here.

Featured Services

2023 D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual

The Commission has released the 2023 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual.

2022 Annual Report

The D.C. Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Annual Report.

Outreach Education

SCDC is committed to providing services and support for all District residences and criminal...

Request Training on Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines

The Commission provides training for those who would like to learn more.

Sentencing Guideline Assistance

Submit questions about appropriate sentences for individual cases.

Basic Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Training 101

Training on Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines for any agency or organization that may need it.

Sentencing Guidelines Alerts

The D.C. 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.

Meetings

The next Commission meeting will be held virtually on October 17, 2023. Agendas and minutes can be found 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 10 2023

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO: Website Resources

The Commission has released a new YouTube video focused on the many resources offered on the agency...

Aug 7 2023

The Commission has released the 2023 D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual

The Commission has released the 2023 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual. The new...

May 1 2023

The D.C. Sentencing Commission Releases New 2022 Annual Report

WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, May 1st, 2023, The D.C. Sentencing Commission released the agency’s...

Apr 24 2023

The D.C. Sentencing Commission Fills Two Staff Position

WASHINGTON, DC – As of Monday, April 24, 2023, The D.C. Sentencing Commission has filled the...

Apr 7 2023

The Commission Introduces A New Instagram Account

The Commission is adding Instagram to its social media platforms! Click the here follow us...

Jun 30 2023

Spring/Summer 2023 Volume 7

The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its seventh semi-...

Dec 13 2022

Fall/ Winter 2022 Volume 6

The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its sixth semi...

Aug 17 2022

Spring/Summer " Commission Chronicle" 2022 Volume 5

The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its fifth semi-...

Nov 30 2021

Fall/ Winter 2021 Volume 4

The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its fourth semi-annual...

Jun 30 2021

Spring/Summer 2021 Volume 3

The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its third semi-...

Jul 27 2023

NEW PAST DATA RESPONSE: 15+ Year Sentences

The Commission has released a new Past Data Response that evaluates adult felony sentencing...

Jul 7 2023

NEW FAST FACTS: 2018 - 2022 Felony Drug Offenses

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Felony Drug...

Jul 3 2023

NEW BROCHURE: Criminal Justice Reference Guide

The Commission has just released a new brochure focused on providing the public an outline of...

Jun 21 2023

NEW FAST FACTS: 2021 - 2022 Assault with A Deadly Weapon Felony Sentencing Trends

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Assault with...

Apr 21 2023

NEW FAST FACTS: FY 2022 Rule 11(c)(1)(C)

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Rule 11(c)(1...

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District of Columbia Sentencing Commission

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except District holidays

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441 4th Street, NW, Suite #430, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-8822
Fax: (202) 727-7929
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]