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The Latest Sentencing Guidelines

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Published Annual Reports

The D.C. Sentencing is pleased to announce it has released its 2021 Annual report. Click the link to view it as well as other published reports.

Fast Facts

The DC 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.

View Our Newsletters

The Sentencing Commission newsletter will contain information on the membership and ongoing work of the Commission, as well as sentencing related data and trends.

Featured Services

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.

2020 Annual Report

The DC Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Annual Report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The District of Columbia Sentencing Commission's FAQ for: Sentencing Commission...

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.

Meetings

The next Commission meeting will be held virtually on September 20th, 2022. 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

Jun 15 2022

Application of the D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Pt. 2

The D.C. Sentencing Commission has released its second video titled "Application of the...

Apr 21 2022

The D.C. Sentencing Commission Appoints New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, April 19th, 2022, the D.C. Sentencing Commission unanimously voted to...

Apr 13 2022

Robbery Offenses: Fast Facts

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Robbery offenses...

Feb 15 2022

Application of the D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Pt. 1

The DC Sentencing Commission has released its second video titled "Application of the D....

Jan 3 2022

D.C. Sentencing History Video

The D.C. Commission has released its first video titled "DC Sentencing History" on its...

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-...

Feb 24 2021

Winter 2021 Volume 2

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

Jun 5 2020

Summer 2020: Issue 1

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