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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.

Featured Services

Request Training on Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines

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

2019 Annual Report

The DC Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce the release of its 2019 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 is committed to continuing to provide services and support for District residents and our criminal justice partners. However at this time for the health of our employees, they will be working remotely through June 8, 2020. Please submit all Guideline questions and data requests to [email protected]. All phone calls will be returned within 24 hours or one business day.

Thank you for your understanding and be safe!

Barbara Tombs-Souvey,
Executive Director

View all DC Sentencing Guidelines Alerts

Meetings

The next Commission meeting will be held virtually February 16, 2021. 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

Nov 2 2020

Impact of Misdemeanor Convictions on Criminal History Scores

View the latest Issue Paper on the "Role of Prior Misdemeanor Convictions."

Nov 2 2020

Armed Robbery Fast Facts

View data on the frequency of sentences imposed, types of sentences imposed and basic demographic...

Sep 3 2020

Sentencing Commission Develops Series of Sentencing Related Brochures

The Sentencing Commission is developing a series of printed sentencing related brochures that are...

Jul 20 2020

Fast Facts Series on Robbery Offenses

The Commission is releasing Parts I and II of a four part Fast Facts series on Robbery offenses.

Jul 17 2020

Issue Paper: Guidelines Compliant Sentences in DC

The Sentencing Commission is releasing a new Issue Paper entitled: “Guidelines Compliant...

Jun 5 2020

Summer 2020: Issue 1

View the newsletter.

Sep 21 2020

Outreach and Services Specialist

DC Sentencing Commission is seeking an Outreach and Services Specialist.

Sentencing Guidelines Manual

2020 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual (effective for all pleas and verdicts on or after August 12, 2020)

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]

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