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The Latest Sentencing Guidelines

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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...

Featured Services

2019 Annual Report

The DC Sentencing Commission is pleased to announce the release of its 2019 Annual Report.

Request Training on the Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines

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

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

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Meetings

The next Commission meeting will be held virtually July 21, 2020. Meeting 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 5 2020

SCDC Releases 'Fast Facts' on Adult Sex Offenses

The Commission hopes sharing information will educate the public on current sentencing practices.

Sep 30 2019

Issue Paper: Long Split Sentences

The DC Sentencing Commission is proud to release its second “Issue Paper” which...

Sep 2 2019

Fast Facts: Assult with intent to kill (AWIK)

The DC Sentencing Commission has released its second “Fast Facts” focused on...

Jul 26 2019

Issue Paper: Compliant in the Box sentences

The DC Sentencing Commission is proud to release its first “Issue Paper” which examines...

May 30 2019

The DC Sentencing Commission Releases its first Fast Facts

The DC Sentencing Commission is excited to release its first “Fast Facts” focused on Homicide...

Jun 5 2020

Summer 2020: Issue 1

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Sentencing Guidelines Manual

Latest Manual: 2019 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual

District of Columbia Sentencing Commission

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Phone: (202) 727-8822
Fax: (202) 727-7929
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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