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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 15-656f

[45 Pa.B. 1751]
[Saturday, April 11, 2015]

[Continued from previous Web Page]

JUDICIAL CODE

42 Pa.C.S. § DESCRIPTION STATUTORY CLASS § 303.3 OFFENSE GRAVITY SCORE § 303.7 PRIOR RECORD SCORE POINTS
4583.1(a)(1) Agg. jury tampering-employ force/violence (charged crime Mur 1/Mur 2/F-1) F-1 11 4
4583.1(a)(1) Agg. jury tampering-employ force/violence (charged crime F-2) F-2 9 2
4583.1(a)(1) Agg. jury tampering-employ force/violence (any other charged crime) F-3 7 1
4583.1(a)(2) Agg. jury tampering-pecuniary/benefit (charged crime Mur 1/Mur 2/F-1) F-1 11 4
4583.1(a)(2) Agg. jury tampering-pecuniary/benefit (charged crime F-2) F-2 9 2
4583.1(a)(2) Agg. jury tampering-pecuniary/benefit (any other charged crime) F-3 7 1
4583.1(a)(3) Agg. jury tampering-further conspiracy (charged crime Mur 1/Mur 2/F-1) F-1 11 4
4583.1(a)(3) Agg. jury tampering-further conspiracy (charged crime F-2) F-2 9 2
4583.1(a)(3) Agg. jury tampering-further conspiracy (any other charged crime) F-3 7 1
4583.1(a)(4) Agg. jury tampering-accept pecuniary benefit (charged crime Mur 1/Mur 2/F-1) F-1 11 4
4583.1(a)(4) Agg. jury tampering-accept pecuniary benefit (charged crime F-2) F-2 9 2
4583.1(a)(4) Agg. jury tampering-accept pecuniary benefit (any other charged crime) F-3 7 1

VEHICLE LAW OFFENSES

75 Pa.C.S. § DESCRIPTION STATUTORY CLASS § 303.3 OFFENSE GRAVITY SCORE § 303.7 PRIOR RECORD SCORE POINTS
1543(b)(1.1)(ii) Drive w/ susp. lic. & BAC >=0.02%/or under influence of controlled subst. (2nd off) M-3 1 m
1543(b)(1.1)(iii) Drive w/ susp. lic. & BAC >=0.02%/or under influence of controlled subst. (3rd/subsq off) M-1 3 m
1571(a.1) Violations concerning licenses-agents issuing altered driver's license F-3 5 1
1571(a)(5) Violations concerning licenses-exhibit fictitious driver's license M-1 3 m
3105(g)(2) Unauth. operation of preemptive device M-3 1 m
3367 Racing on highways (2nd/subsq off) M 1 m
3712(a) Abandonment of vehicles-on highway (3rd/subsq off) M-3 1 m
3712(b) Abandonment of vehicles-public/private property (3rd/subsq off) M-3 1 m
3712.2(a) Stripping abandoned vehicles (2nd/subsq off) F-3 5 1
3712.2(a) Stripping abandoned vehicles (1st off) M-3 1 m
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle-w/DUI conviction & active work zone F-31 10 1
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle-w/DUI conviction & conviction for 75-3325/75-3327 F-31 10 1
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle-w/ DUI conviction F-3 8 1
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle-active work zone F-31 8 1
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle-w/ conviction for 75-3325/75-3327 F-31 8 1
3732(a)* Homicide by vehicle F-3 6 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle-w/ DUI conviction & active work zone F-32 9 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle-w/ DUI conviction & conviction for 75-3325/75-3327 F-32 9 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle-w/ DUI conviction F-3 7 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle-active work zone F-32 7 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle-w/ conviction for 75-3325/75-3327 F-32 7 1
3732.1(a)* Aggravated assault by vehicle F-3 5 1
3733(a) Fleeing or eluding police officer M-2 2 m
3733(a) Fleeing or eluding police officer-with DUI/cross state line/high-speed chase F-3 5 1
3735(a) Homicide by vehicle while DUI F-2 10 2
3735.1(a) Aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI F-2 9 2
3742(a) Accident involving death/personal injury-failure to stop (death) F-2 9 2
3742(a) Accident involving death/personal injury-failure to stop (SBI) F-3 5 1
3742(a) Accident involving death/personal injury-failure to stop (injury) M-1 3 m
3742.1(a)* Accident involving death/personal injury-not properly licensed (death) F-3 6 1
3742.1(a)* Accident involving death/personal injury-not properly licensed (SBI) F-3 5 1
3742.1(a) Accident involving death/personal injury-not properly licensed M-2 2 m
3743(a) Accident involving damage to attended vehicle or property M-3 1 m
3802 Driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance (DUI) (See mandatory provisions § 303.9(i))     § 303.7(a)
3802(a)(1) DUI-general impairment/incapable of safe driving (1st off) M 1 m
3802(a)(1) DUI-general impairment/incapable of safe driving (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-general impairment/incapable of safe driving (3rd/subsq off) M-2 3 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-general impairment/incapable of safe driving (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: refused testing (1st off) M 1 m
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: refused testing (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: refused testing (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: refused testing (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: accident w/BI/SBI/death (1st off) M 1 m
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: accident w/BI/SBI/death (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: accident w/BI/SBI/death (3rd off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: accident w/BI/SBI/death (4th/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: accident w/BI/SBI/death (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: damage to vehicle/property (1st off) M 1 m
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: damage to vehicle/property (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: damage to vehicle/property (3rd off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: damage to vehicle/property (4th/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(1) DUI-incapable of safe driving: damage to vehicle/property (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(a)(2) DUI-general impairment: BAC .08-<.10 (1st off) M 1 m
3802(a)(2) DUI-general impairment: BAC .08-<.10 (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(a)(2) DUI-general impairment: BAC .08-<.10 (3rd/subsq off) M-2 3 1
3802(a)(2) DUI-general impairment: BAC .08-<.10 (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(b) DUI-high rate of alcohol: BAC .10-< .16 (1st off) M 1 m
3802(b) DUI-high rate of alcohol: BAC .10-< .16 (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(b) DUI-high rate of alcohol: BAC .10-< .16 (3rd off) M-1 5 1
3802(b) DUI-high rate of alcohol: BAC .10-<.16 (4th/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(b) DUI-high rate of alcohol: BAC .10-<.16 (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(c) DUI-highest rate of alcohol: BAC >=.16 (1st off) M 1 m
3802(c) DUI-highest rate of alcohol: BAC >=.16 (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(c) DUI-highest rate of alcohol: BAC >=.16 (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(c) DUI-highest rate of alcohol: BAC >=.16 (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(i) DUI-controlled substances: Sched I (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(1)(i) DUI-controlled substances: Sched I (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(i) DUI-controlled substances: Sched I (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(i) DUI-controlled substances: Sched I (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(ii) DUI-controlled substances: Sched II/III (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(1)(ii) DUI-controlled substances: Sched II/III (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(ii) DUI-controlled substances: Sched II/III (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(ii) DUI-controlled substances: Sched II/III (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(iii) DUI-controlled substances: metabolite of Sched I/II/III (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(1)(iii) DUI-controlled substances: metabolite of Sched I/II/III (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(iii) DUI-controlled substances: metabolite of Sched I/II/III (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(1)(iii) DUI-controlled substances: metabolite of Sched I/II/III (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(2) DUI-controlled substances & incapable of safe driving (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(2) DUI-controlled substances & incapable of safe driving (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(2) DUI-controlled substances & incapable of safe driving (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(2) DUI-controlled substances & incapable of safe driving (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(3) DUI-controlled substances & alcohol &incapable of safe driving (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(3) DUI-controlled substances & alcohol & incapable of safe driving (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(3) DUI-controlled substances & alcohol & incapable of safe driving (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(3) DUI-controlled substances & alcohol & incapable of safe driving (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(4) DUI-controlled substances: solvent, etc. (1st off) M 1 m
3802(d)(4) DUI-controlled substances: solvent, etc. (2nd off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(4) DUI-controlled substances: solvent, etc. (3rd/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(d)(4) DUI-controlled substances: solvent, etc. (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(e) DUI-minor driver (1st off) M 1 m
3802(e) DUI-minor driver (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(e) DUI-minor driver (3rd off) M-1 5 1
3802(e) DUI-minor driver (4th/subsq off) M-1 5 1
3802(e) DUI-minor driver (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(f)(1)(i) DUI-commercial vehicles (1st off) M 1 m
3802(f)(1)(i) DUI-commercial vehicles (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(f)(1)(i) DUI-commercial vehicles (3rd off) M-1 6 1
3802(f)(1)(i) DUI-commercial vehicles (4th/subsq off) M-1 7 1
3802(f)(1)(i) DUI-commercial vehicles (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(f)(1)(ii) DUI-school vehicles (1st off) M 1 m
3802(f)(1)(ii) DUI-school vehicles (2nd off M 1 1
3802(f)(1)(ii) DUI-school vehicles (3rd off) M-1 6 1
3802(f)(1)(ii) DUI-school vehicles (4th/subsq off) M-1 7 1
3802(f)(1)(ii) DUI-school vehicles (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(f)(2) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & incapable of safe driving (1st off) M 1 m
3802(f)(2) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & incapable of safe driving (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(f)(2) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & incapable of safe driving (3rd off) M-1 6 1
3802(f)(2) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & incapable of safe driving (4th/subsq off) M-1 7 1
3802(f)(2) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & incapable of safe driving (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(f)(3) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances (1st off) M 1 m
3802(f)(3) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(f)(3) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances (3rd off) M-1 6 1
3802(f)(3) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances (4th/subsq) M-1 7 1
3802(f)(3) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3802(f)(4) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances & alcohol (1st off) M 1 m
3802(f)(4) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances & alcohol (2nd off) M 1 1
3802(f)(4) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances & alcohol (3rd off) M-1 6 1
3802(f)(4) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances & alcohol (4th/subsq off) M-1 7 1
3802(f)(4) DUI-commercial/school vehicles & controlled substances & alcohol (minor occupant) M-1 5 1
3808(a)(1) Illegally operating motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock-no BAC M 1 m
3808(a)(2) Illegally operating motor vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock-BAC >=.025) M-3 1 m
3808(b) Tampering with ignition interlock system-using/providing breath sample M 1 m
6308(d) Investigation by police officers-records M-3 1 m
6503.1 Habitual offenders M-2 2 m
7111 Deal in titles/plates for stolen vehicles M-1 3 m
7112 False report of theft or conversion of vehicle M-3 1 m
7121 False application for title or registration M-1 3 m
7122 Altered/forged/counterfeit title/plates M-1 3 m
8306(b) Willful violation-hazardous materials transportation regs (1st off) M-3 1 m
8306(c) Subsq willful violation-hazardous materials transportation regs (w/in 2 yrs) M-2 2 m

 *=subcategorized offenses. See § 303.3(b).

 m=other misdemeanor offense. See § 303.7(a)(5).

 1 statutory maximum increased by 5 years if offense occurred in active work zone (maximum=12 years)
statutory maximum increased by 5 years if also convicted of 75 § 3325 or 75 § 3327 (maximum=12 years)

 2 statutory maximum increased by 2 years if offense occurred in active work zone (maximum=9 years)
statutory maximum increased by 2 years if also convicted of 75 § 3325 or 75 § 3327 (maximum=9 years)

OMNIBUS ASSIGNMENTS

OMNIBUS ASSIGNMENTS STATUTORY CLASS § 303.3 OFFENSE GRAVITY SCORE § 303.7
PRIOR
RECORD POINTS
Offenses not otherwise listed and new offenses: F-1 8 3
F-2 7 2
F-3 5 1
Felony Not Classified 5 1
M-1 3 m
M-2 2 m
M-3 1 m
Misdemeanor Not Classified 1 m

§ 303.16(a). Basic Sentencing Matrix.

Level OGS Example Offenses Prior Record Score
0 1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
AGG/
MIT
LEVEL 5
State Incar 		14 Murder 3
Inchoate Murder (SBI)
Rape (victim <13 yrs) 		72-SL 84-SL 96-SL 120-SL 168-SL 192-SL 204-SL SL ~/-12
13 Inchoate Murder (No SBI)
Weapons Mass Destr-Use
PWID Cocaine (>1,000 g) 		60-78 66-84 72-90 78-96 84-102 96-114 108-126 240 +/- 12
12 Rape-Forcible Compulsion
IDSI-Forcible Compulsion
Robbery-Inflicts SBI 		48-66 54-72 60-78 66-84 72-90 84-102 96-114 120 +/- 12
11 Agg Asslt-Cause SBI
Voluntary Manslaughter
Sexual Assault
PWID Cocaine (100-1,000 g) 		36-54 BC 42-60 48-66 54-72 60-78 72-90 84-102 120 +/- 12
10 Kidnapping
Agg Indecent Assault F2
Arson-Person in Building
Hom by Vehicle-DUI & Work Zone
PWID Cocaine (50-<100 g) 		22-36 BC 30-42 BC 36-48 BC 42-54 48-60 60-72 72-84 120 +/- 12
9 Sexual Exploitation of Children
Robbery-Commit/Threat F1/F2
Burglary-Home/Person Present
Arson-No Person in Building
12-24 BC 18-30 BC 24-36 BC 30-42 BC 36-48 BC 48-60 60-72 120 +/- 12
LEVEL 4
State Incar/ RIP trade 		8 (F1)
Agg Assault-Cause BI w/DW
Theft (Firearm)
Identity theft (3rd/+ & Vic>=60 yrs)
Hom by Veh-DUI or Work Zone)
Theft (>$100,000)
PWID Cocaine (10-<50 g) 		9-16 BC 12-18 BC 15-21 BC 18-24 BC 21-27 BC 27-33 BC 40-52 NA +/- 9
LEVEL 3
State/ Cnty Incar RIP trade 		7 (F2) Robbery-Inflicts/Threatens BI
Burglary-Home/No Person Present
Statutory Sexual Assault
Theft (>$50,000-$100,000)
Identity Theft (3rd/subq)
PWID Cocaine (5-<10 g) 		6-14 BC 9-16 BC 12-18 BC 15-21 BC 18-24 BC 24-30 BC 35-45 BC NA +/- 6
6 Agg Asslt-Cause Fear of SBI
Homicide by Vehicle
Burglary-Not a Home/Person Prsnt
Theft (>$25,000-$50,000)
Arson-Endanger Property
PWID Cocaine (2<5 g) 		3-12 BC 6-14 BC 9-16 BC 12-18 BC 15-21 BC 21-27 BC 27-40 BC NA +/- 6
LEVEL 2
Cnty Incar RIP RS		5 (F3)Burglary F2
Theft (>$2000-$25,000)
Bribery
PWID Marij (1<10 lbs)		RS-91-12 BC3-14 BC6-16 BC9-16 BC12-18 BC 24-36 BCNA+/-3
4Indecent Assault M2
Forgery (Money, Stocks)
Weapon on School Property
Crim Trespass F2		RS-3RS-9RS-<123-14 BC6-16 BC9-16 BC21-30 BCNA+/-3
3 (M1)Simple Assault-Attempt/Cause BI
Theft ($200-$2000)
Carrying Explosives
Simple Possession		RS-1RS-6RS-9RS-<123-14 BC6-16 BC12-18 BCNA+/-3
LEVEL
1
RS		2 (M2)Theft ($50-<$200)
Retail Theft (1st/2nd Offense)
Bad Checks ($500-<$1,000)		RSRS-2RS-3RS-4RS-61-96-<12NA+/-3
1 (M3)Most Misd. 3's; Theft (<$50)
DUI (M)
Poss. Small Amount Marij.		RSRS-1RS-2RS-3RS-4RS-63-6NA+/-3

 1. Designated areas of the matrix indicate restrictive intermediate punishments may be imposed as a substitute for incarceration.

 2. When restrictive intermediate punishments are appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment programs are recommended not to exceed the guideline ranges.

 3. When the range is RS through a number of months (e.g. RS-6), RIP may be appropriate.

 4. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. 9755(b) and 9756(b).

 5. Statutory classification (e.g., F1, F2, etc.) in brackets reflect the omnibus OGS assignment for the given grade.

Key:
BC = boot camp RIP = restrictive intermediate punishments
CNTY = county RS = restorative sanctions
INCAR = incarceration SBI = serious bodily injury
PWID = possession with intent to deliver SL = statutory limit (longest minimum sentence)
REVOC = repeat violent offender category ~ = no recommendation (aggravated sentence would exceed statutory limit)
RFEL = repeat felony 1 and felony 2 offender category < ; > = less than; greater than

§ 303.16(b). Basic Sentencing Matrix for Offenders Under Age 18 Convicted of 1st or 2nd Degree Murder.

Sentencing Guideline Recommendations for Murder of 1st or 2nd Degree If Offender is Under Age 18 at the Time of the Offense and the Conviction Occurred After June 24, 2012
OGSPrior Record Score
0 1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC Agg/Mit
Murder of 1st Degree
Offender Age 15 to < 1815 420-Life456-Life 492-Life 552-Life 612-Life 672-Life 732-Life LWOP +/-60**
Offender Age <1515 300-Life 324-Life 348-Life 396-Life 444-Life 492-Life 540-Life LWOP +/-48**
Murder of 2nd Degree
Offender Age 15 to < 1815 360-624 384-624 408-624 444-624 480-624 516-624 552-624 588-624 +/-36**
Offender Age <1515 240-588 252-588 264-588 288-588 312-588 336-588 360-588 384-588 +/-24**

 1. Murder of the 1st Degree also includes 1st Degree Murder of Unborn Child and 1st Degree Murder of Law Enforcement Officer

 2. Murder of the 2nd Degree also includes 2nd Degree Murder of Unborn Child and 2nd Degree Murder of Law Enforcement Officer

 3. LWOP = Life without Parole

 4. The Offense Gravity Score (OGS) of 15 is assigned only for Murder 1 and Murder 2 when committed by offenders under age 18.

 5. Commonwealth must provide reasonable notice to offender of its intention to seek a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for Murder of 1st Degree (18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1(b)).

 6. A mitigated sentence cannot be less than the mandatory minimum sentence established in statute (18 Pa.C.S. § 1102.1)

§ 303.17(a). Deadly Weapon Enhancement/Possessed Matrix.

Level OGS Deadly Weapon Prior Record Score
0 1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
AGG/MIT
Level
5 		14 Possessed 81-SL 93-SL 105-SL 129-SL 177-SL 201-SL 213-SL 240 ~/- 12
13 Possessed 69-87 75-93 81-99 87-105 93-111 105-123 117-135 240 +/-12
12 Possessed 57-75 63-81 69-87 75-93 81-99 93-111 105-123 120 +/-12
11 Possessed 45-63 51-69 57-75 63-81 69-87 81-99 93-111 120 +/-12
10 Possessed 31-45 39-51 45-57 51-63 57-69 69-81 81-93 120 +/-12
9 Possessed 21-33 27-39 33-45 39-51 45-57 57-69 69-81 120 +/-12
Level
4 		8 Possessed 15-22 18-24 21-27 24-30 27-33 33-39 46-58 NA +/-9
7 Possessed 12-20 15-22 18-24 21-27 24-30 30-36 41-51 NA +/-6
6 Possessed 9-18 12-20 15-22 18-24 21-27 27-33 33-46 NA +/-6
Level
3 		5 Possessed 6-15 7-18 9-20 12-22 15-22 18-24 30-42 NA +/-3
4 Possessed 3-6 3-12 3-<15 6-17 9-19 12-19 24-33 NA +/-3
3 Possessed 3-4 3-9 3-12 3-<15 6-17 9-19 15-21 NA +/-3
2 Possessed 3-3 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-9 4-12 9-<15 NA +/-3
1 Possessed 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-9 6-9 NA +/-3

 1. Level 3 and Level 4 indicate restrictive intermediate punishments may be substituted for incarceration.

 2. When county intermediate punishment is appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment program(s) shall not exceed the guideline ranges.

 3. The mitigated recommendation is never less than three months (§ 303.10(a)).

 4. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 9755(b) and § 9756(b).

 5. If the standard range includes the statutory limit, there is no aggravated recommendation.

 6. If any recommendation is longer than the statutory limit, see § 303.9(g).

 § 303.17(b). Deadly Weapon Enhancement/Used Matrix.

Level OGS Deadly Weapon Prior Record Score
0 1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
AGG/MIT
Level
5 		14 Used 90-SL 102-SL 114-SL 138-SL 186-SL 210-SL 222-SL SL ~/- 12
13 Used 78-96 84-102 90-108 96-114 102-120 114-132 126-144 240 +/-12
12 Used 66-84 72-90 78-96 84-102 90-108 102-120 114-132 120 +/-12
11 Used 54-72 60-78 66-84 72-90 78-96 90-108 102-120 120 +/-12
10 Used 40-54 48-60 54-66 60-72 66-78 78-90 90-102 120 +/-12
9 Used 30-42 36-48 42-54 48-60 54-66 66-78 78-90 120 +/-12
Level
4 		8 Used 21-28 24-30 27-33 30-36 33-39 39-45 52-64 NA +/-9
7 Used 18-26 21-28 24-30 27-33 30-36 36-42 47-57 NA +/-6
6 Used 15-24 18-26 21-28 24-30 27-33 33-39 39-52 NA +/-6
5 Used 12-21 13-24 15-26 18-28 21-28 24-30 36-48 NA +/-3
Level
3 		4 Used 6-9 6-15 6-<18 9-20 12-22 15-22 27-36 NA +/-3
3 Used 6-7 6-12 6-15 6-<18 9-20 12-22 18-24 NA +/-3
2 Used 6-6 6-8 6-9 6-10 6-12 7-15 12-<18 NA +/-3
1 Used 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 6-10 6-12 9-12 NA +/-3

 1. Level 3 and Level 4 indicate restrictive intermediate punishments may be substituted for incarceration.

 2. When county intermediate punishment is appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment program shall not exceed the guideline ranges.

 3. The mitigated recommendation is never less than six months (§ 303.10(a)).

 4. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 9755(b) and § 9756(b).

 5. If the standard range includes the statutory limit, there is no aggravated recommendation.

 6. If any recommendation is longer than the statutory limit, see § 303.9(g).

§ 303.18(a). Youth Enhancement Matrix.

Level OGS Prior Record Score
0
1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
Agg/Mit
5 14 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA ~/-12
13 66-90 72-96 78-102 84-108 90-114 102-126 114-138 240 +/-12
12 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA +/-12
11 42-66 48-72 54-78 60-84 66-90 78-102 90-114 120 +/-12
4 10 28-48 36-54 42-60 48-66 54-72 66-84 78-96 120 +/-12
9 18-36 24-42 30-48 36-54 42-60 54-72 66-84 120 +/-12
815-28 18-30 21-33 24-36 27-39 33-45 46-64 NA +/-9
712-26 15-28 18-30 21-33 24-36 30-42 41-57 NA +/-6
3 6 9-2412-26 15-28 18-30 21-33 27-39 33-52 NA +/-6
5 6-21 7-24 9-26 12-28 15-28 18-30 30-48 NA +/-3
4 6-15 6-21 6-<24 9-26 12-28 15-28 27-42 NA +/-3
3 6-13 6-18 6-21 6-<24 9-26 12-28 18-30 NA +/-3

 1. This enhancement may only be applied to violations of 35 P. S. § 780-113(a)(14) and (a)(30).

 2. Levels 3 and 4 indicate restrictive intermediate punishments may be substituted for incarceration.

 3. When county intermediate punishment is appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment program shall not exceed the guideline ranges.

 4. The mitigated recommendation is never less than six months (§ 303.10(b)).

 5. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 9755(b) and § 9756(b).

 6. If the standard range includes the statutory limit, there is no aggravated recommendation.

 7. If any recommendation is longer than the statutory limit, see § 303.9(g).

§ 303.18(b). School Enhancement Matrix.

Level OGS Prior Record Score
0
1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
Agg/Mit
5 14 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA ~/-12
13 72-102 78-108 84-114 90-120 96-126 108-138 120-150 240 +/-12
12 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA +/-12
11 48-78 54-84 60-90 66-96 72-102 84-114 96-120 120 +/-12
10 34-60 42-66 48-72 54-78 60-84 72-96 84-108 120 +/-12
9 24-48 30-54 36-60 42-66 48-72 60-84 72-96 120 +/-12
4 8 21-40 24-42 27-45 30-48 33-51 39-57 52-76 NA +/-9
7 18-38 21-40 24-42 27-45 30-48 36-54 47-69 NA +/-6
6 15-36 18-38 21-40 24-42 27-45 33-51 39-64 NA +/-6
5 12-33 13-36 15-38 18-40 21-40 24-42 36-60 NA +/-3
4 12-27 12-33 12-<36 15-38 18-40 21-40 33-54 NA +/-3
3 12-25 12-30 12-33 12-<36 15-38 18-40 24-42 NA +/-3

 1. This enhancement may only be applied to violations of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(14) and (a)(30).

 2. Level 4 indicates restrictive intermediate punishments may be substituted for incarceration.

 3. When county intermediate punishment is appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment program shall not exceed the guideline ranges.

 4. The mitigated recommendation is never less than twelve months (§ 303.10(b)).

 5. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 9755(b) and § 9756(b).

 6. If the standard range includes the statutory limit, there is no aggravated recommendation.

 7. If any recommendation is longer than the statutory limit, see § 303.9(g).

§ 303.18(c). Youth and School Enhancement Matrix.

Level OGS Prior Record Score
0
1 2 3 4 5 RFEL REVOC
Agg/Mit
5 14 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA ~/-12
13 78-114 84-120 90-126 96-132 102-138 114-150 126-162 240 +/-12
12 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA +/-12
11 54-90 60-96 66-102 72-108 78-114 90-120 102-120 120 +/-12
10 40-72 48-78 54-84 60-90 66-96 78-108 90-120 120 +/-12
9 30-60 36-66 42-72 48-78 54-84 66-96 78-108 120 +/-12
4 8 27-52 30-54 33-57 36-60 39-63 45-69 58-88 NA +/-9
7 24-50 27-52 30-54 33-57 36-60 42-66 53-81 NA +/-6
6 21-48 24-50 27-52 30-54 33-57 39-63 45-76 NA +/-6
5 18-45 19-48 21-50 24-52 27-52 30-54 42-72 NA +/-3
4 18-39 18-45 18-<48 21-50 24-52 27-52 39-66 NA +/-3
3 18-37 18-42 18-45 18-<48 21-50 24-52 30-54 NA +/-3

 1. This enhancement may only be applied to violations of 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(14) and (a)(30).

 2. Level 4 indicates restrictive intermediate punishments may be substituted for incarceration.

 3. When county intermediate punishment is appropriate, the duration of the restrictive intermediate punishment program shall not exceed the guideline ranges.

 4. The mitigated recommendation is never less than eighteen months (§ 303.10(b)).

 5. All numbers in sentence recommendations suggest months of minimum confinement pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 9755(b) and § 9756(b).

 6. If the standard range includes the statutory limit, there is no aggravated recommendation.

 7. If any recommendation is longer than the statutory limit, see § 303.9(g).

Annex B

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Table 1 Risk Scales by Offense Gravity Score

Offense Gravity Score
FactorOGS 1OGS 2OGS 3OGS 4OGS 5OGS 6OGS 7OGS 8OGS 9-14
GenderMale=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0		Male=1
Female=0
CountyAlleg=1
All Other=0		Urban=1
Rural=0		Alleg=1
All Other=0		Urban=1
Rural=0
Age<21=3
21-39=2
40-49=1
>49=0		<21=3
21-39=2
40-49=1
>49=0 		<21=3
21-39=2
40-49=1
>49=0 		<21=3
21-29=2
30-44=1
>44=0 		<21=3
21-25=2
26-39=1
>39=0 		<21=3
21-39=2
40-49=1
>49=0 		<21=3
21-39=2
40-49=1
>49=0 		<21=2
21-39=1
over 39=0 		<21=3
21-29=2
30-49=1
>49=0
Current OffenseProperty Fel=1
All other=0
Number of Prior ArrestsNone=0
1=1
2 to 4=2
5-9=3
over 9=4		None=0
1=1
2-2
3 to 6=3
over 6=4		None=0
1=1
2=2
3 to 4=3
5 to 7=4
over 7=5		None=0
1 to 2=1
3 to 8=2
over 8=3		None=0
1=1
2 to 4=2
5 to 7=3
over 7=4		None, 1=0
2=1
3 to 6=2
over 6=3		None=0
1=1
2 to 6=2
over 6=3		None=0
1 to 4=1
over 4=2		0=0
1=1
2 to 4=2
5 to 7=3
Over 7=4
Prior Offense TypePublic Order=1
Drug=1		Drug=1Property=1
Drug=1
Public Adm.=1		Drug=1Drug=1
Public Adm.=1
Multiple ChargesYes=1
No=0		Yes=1
No=0		Yes=1
No=0		Yes=1
No=0		Yes=1
No=0
PRSYes=1
No=0		Yes=1
No=0
Prior Juvenile AdjudicationYes=1
No/Unknown=0		Yes=1
No/Unknown=0		Yes=1
No/Unknown=0
Total Risk Scale Range by OGS0-100-100-160-90-130-90-90-60-8
N=Number of offenders in sample.n=6673n=5687n=18021n=2328n=6946n=4126n=2599n=1140n=3221

OGS=Offense Gravity Score
PRS=Prior Record Score

Factors used in the risk scale are listed on the left. The include: Gender, County of Offense, Age, Current Offense, Total Number of Prior Arrests, Prior Offense Type, Multiple Charges, Prior Record Score, and Any Prior Juvenile Adjudications.

Offense Gravity Scores are listed across the top. Offense Gravity Scores of 9 to 14 are grouped as one.

The points assigned to Factors are listed in each cell under the Offense Gravity Score. They do differ based on the Offense Gravity Score.

If a cell is blank, that Factor was not a significant predictor of recidivism and therefore was not used in the calculation of the Risk Score for that Offense Gravity Score.

The range of the Risk Scale differs for each Offense Gravity Score.

The Risk Scale was developed based on extensive research. Interim reports were published by the Commission at each step. Visit the Commission's web site (http://pasentencing.us under Publications and Research) to review any of the 10 Interim Reports.

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Example of Presentation of Risk Information
Table 2. Recidivism Rate by Risk Score for OGS 2

 


Example

Offender OnePointsRisk ScoreRecidivism Rate
Male1761%
Urban county1
20 years old3
Two prior arrests (theft)2
Current conviction: theft of $500.000
No other current conviction0
Offender TwoPointsRisk ScoreRecidivism Rate
Female0326%
Rural county0
25 years old2
One prior arrest (theft)1
Current conviction: theft of $500.000
No other current conviction0

The calculation of the offender's risk score is based on the factors shown in Table 1.

Displayed is the number of points received by the offender.

The offender's total risk score is the sum of points received across all Risk Factors. The sum may range from 0 to 10 for Offense Gravity Score 2.

The graph depicts the offender's likelihood of being arrested within three years of release from incarceration or imposition of probation/county IP compared to other offenders with different risk scores.

The line represents the average (mean) risk score for all offenders. The shaded grey box represents one standard deviation above and below the mean. Approximately 68% of offenders fall within one standard deviation above and below the mean.

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 15-656. Filed for public inspection April 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m.]


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