General Counsel
The General Counsel serves as the agency’s chief legal officer and provides legal guidance, opinions, and recommendations to the Executive Director and the Commission.
Major responsibilities include:
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Sentencing Guidelines Alerts
The Sentencing Commission has ranked the new offenses and enhancements contained in the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act 2024 and the Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act 2024. |
Meetings The next Commission meeting will be held virtually on September 17, 2024. Agendas and minutes can be found using the link below. |
Sentencing DataThe 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
May 8 2024
The Sentencing Commission has ranked the new offenses and enhancements contained in the Secure...
Nov 1 2023
The Commission has released a 2023 D.C. Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Training.
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Sep 29 2023
The Commission has released a new video focused on the creation and capabilities of its data system...
Aug 10 2023
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 Voluntary Sentencing Guidelines Manual. The new...
Jul 25 2024
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its ninth semi-...
Dec 4 2023
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its eighth semi-...
Jun 30 2023
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its seventh semi-...
Dec 13 2022
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its sixth semi...
Aug 17 2022
The District of Columbia to the Sentencing Commission’s has just released its fifth semi-...
Sep 3 2024
The Commission has released a new brochure focused on how the Commission ranks adult felony...
Aug 2 2024
The Commission has released its Past Data Response focused on Robbery Offense adult felony...
Jul 29 2024
The Commission has released its third quarter FY2024 Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Report. Click here ...
Jul 19 2024
The Commission has released its second quarter FY2024 Rule 11(c)(1)(C) Report. Click here...
Jun 21 2024
The Commission has released a new Decision Tree focused on prior conviction Lapse and Revival rules...
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Phone: (202) 727-8822
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Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite #430, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-8822
Fax: (202) 727-7929
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]
Agency Performance