Seminar Information

The Commission devotes significant resources to provide educational programs on sentencing, the application of sentencing guidelines, and other specific topics for court professionals, legislative members and staff, and other criminal justice practitioners. Most seminars offered are approved for credits by the Pennsylvania Continuing Judicial Education Board (PACJEB) and the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board (PACLE). The Commission also collaborates with the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI), county bar associations, and other county and state agencies to provide educational opportunities. Available seminars are listed below. Questions related to these offerings may be directed to Education and Outreach Manager Robert J. Sisock.

Seminars

Determining PRS

Interactive 2-hour seminar focused on § 303a.4 (prior record score) for 8th Edition sentencing guidelines using example cases to demonstrate the application of PRS policies and to determine the PRS.

*Approved for CLE/CJE credits.

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Legislative Lunch and Learn

1-hour seminar covering a variety of topics chosen for their timeliness and/or relevance.

*Approved for CLE credit.

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Commission News

1-hour seminar highlighting timely topics related to sentencing guidelines, statute and recently enacted legislation, and case law.

*Approved for CLE/CJE credits.

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Guidelines Basics

1.5-hour seminar covering the core concepts of the 8th Edition of Sentencing Guidelines and Resentencing Guidelines.

*Approved for CLE/CJE credits.

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Sentencing Basics

1.5-hour seminar highlighting core statutory framework on sentencing, including offense classification, minimum and maximum penalties, mandatory penalties, and sentencing alternatives.

*Approved for CLE/CJE credits.

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Walk-Through SGS Web

Interactive 1.5-hour guided tour of SGS Web demonstrating how to: create a judicial proceeding, complete the modules within the application, generate guideline forms, and submit sentence and resentence information.

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