NEW Notice of Public Meeting: April 10, 2013
The United States Sentencing Commission will hold a public meeting on April 10, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. in the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building.
2013 Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines CANCELLED
Report to Congress: Federal Child Pornography Offenses
Report to Congress on the Continuing Impact of United States v. Booker on Federal Sentencing
Preliminary FY2012 4th Quarter Data Report
This report includes an extensive set of tables and charts presenting data on cases in which the offender was sentenced during fiscal year 2012. This report comprises preliminary data through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. The report also provides an analysis of sentencing trends over five years for several key sentencing practices.
Fair Sentencing Act Amendment Retroactivity Data Report (December 2012)
This report provides data concerning the retroactive application of the 2011 amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
Notice of Public Hearing: March 13, 2013
On March 13, 2013, the Commission held a public hearing on its proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines for 2013.
News Release: Commission Issues Report to Congress on Child Pornography Offenses
News Release: Commission Issues Comprehensive Report to Congress on Booker
Staff Director to Retire
Announcement: After carefully reviewing the projected attendance for this year's Annual National Training Seminar scheduled for June 26-28, in Atlanta, GA, the U.S. Sentencing Commission has decided to cancel the event. We are committed to providing quality educational programs, through the use of distance learning tools and the continuation of training programs in various locations around the country.
Web Training Videos
Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Three-Part Video Series
The telephone number for the USSC HelpLine is (202) 502-4545. The hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday.
Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2013 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Request for Public Comment
- NEW Read the public comment submissions.
- Read the "reader-friendly" version of the proposed amendments.
2012 Guidelines Manual (Effective November 1, 2012)
The 2012 Guidelines Manual incorporates the Commission's 2012 amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
NEW Updated Supreme Court Case Law and Selected Guideline Application Decisions by Circuit
These documents present selected decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals involving issues related to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Revised Crack Retroactivity Primer
This document presents federal case law addressing procedural issues concerning motions for sentence reductions under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2).

