Seminars

Seminars

Commission News

1-hour seminar highlighting frequently asked questions related to the suite of guidelines and high-level updates on sentencing-related statute, recently enacted legislation, and case law.

Advanced PRS Workshop (for 8th Edition)

Interactive 2-hour workshop focused on the determination of PRS using a set of example cases with complex criminal histories.

Introduction to Sentencing in PA

1.5-hour seminar covering statutory framework, minimum and maximum penalties, grading of offenses, available sentencing alternatives, and an overview of the sentencing and resentencing guidelines.

SGS Web Update

1-hour seminar hosted by members of the Education and Outreach Unit assigned to the SGS Web Help Desk including an overview of changes to SGS Web for 8th Edition Sentencing Guidelines and an opportunity for attendees to raise related questions.

8th Edition Offense Gravity Score, Enhancements, and Sentencing Levels

1-hour seminar is focused on OGS, enhancements, and sentencing levels for 8th Edition offenses, covering OGS assignments, omnibus OGS policy, enhancements and their application, and sentencing levels linked to sentencing alternatives.

8th Edition Prior Record Score Workshop

Interactive 1.5-hour seminar focused on PRS, covering lapsing provisions, prior offense groups, and determination of the PRS category.