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Federal criminal sentencing data · FY2015–FY2024 · Source: USSC

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Sentencing Trends (FY2015–FY2024)

YearCasesAvg (mo)Within GLAbove GLBelow GL

Top Offenses (FY2024)

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About This Data

Source: United States Sentencing Commission (USSC), Individual Offender Datafiles, FY2015–FY2024. The District of Columbia District is part of the DC Circuit.

"Within guidelines" means the sentence fell within the prescribed guidelines range. "Booker variance" reflects post-United States v. Booker variances where judges impose sentences outside the range under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).

Source: USSC Commission Datafiles · Methodology: see how we compute these metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average federal sentence in the District of Columbia District?
In FY2024, the District of Columbia District Court imposed an average federal sentence of N/A months across N/A cases. This includes all offense types handled by the district.
How often do judges in District of Columbia follow the sentencing guidelines?
In FY2024, N/A% of sentences in the District of Columbia District fell within the federal sentencing guidelines range. N/A% were above guidelines (upward departures) and N/A% were below guidelines (downward departures).
What is a sentencing disparity score?
The disparity score measures how far a district's average sentences deviate from the national average for the same offense types. A positive score means the district sentences higher than average; a negative score means lower. The District of Columbia District had a disparity of N/A% in FY2024.
What is a Booker variance in federal sentencing?
A Booker variance occurs when a federal judge imposes a sentence outside the guidelines range under the authority of United States v. Booker (2005), citing 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors. In the District of Columbia District, N/A% of cases in FY2024 involved Booker variances.
Where does the District of Columbia District sentencing data come from?
All data comes from the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) Individual Offender Datafiles, covering fiscal years 2015 through 2024. The USSC collects case-level data from federal courts nationwide.

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