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The Latest Sentencing Guidelines

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

Fast Facts

The DC Sentencing Commission's “Fast Facts” provide information on sentencing trends within the District to inform and educate the public regarding current sentencing practices.

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 DC Sentencing Commission will release "Issue Papers" semi-annually with a different sentencing provision addressed in each release...

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

Request Training on Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines

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

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...

Basic Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Training 101

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

2018 Focus Group Report

DC Sentencing Commission Releases 2018 Focus Group Report

Sentencing Guideline Assistance

Submit questions about appropriate sentences for individual cases.

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 February 15, 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

Sep 22 2021

FIP Fast Facts

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Unlawful Possession of a...

Sep 22 2021

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in the District of Columbia

The DC Sentencing Commission’s latest Issue Paper focusing on “Mandatory Minimum...

Jun 30 2021

Carjacking Fast Facts

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” on Carjacking.

Apr 23 2021

Fast Facts: Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence

The Sentencing Commission has just released a new “Fast Facts” focused on Possession of...

Apr 23 2021

Statutory Enhancements and the DC Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines

The DC Sentencing Commission’s latest Issue Paper focusing on the “Statutory...

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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Oct 14 2021

Research Analyst

The DC Sentencing Commission seeks to hire a Research Analyst who is responsible for conducting...

Sep 13 2021

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The DC Sentencing Commission is seeking an Executive Director.

Sentencing Guidelines Manual

2021 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual (effective for all pleas and verdicts on or after September 4, 2021)

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]