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.

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.

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).