Spotlight

NEW 2013 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines

The Commission promulgated amendments for the 2012-2013 amendment cycle and submitted them to Congress on April 30, 2013. To view the "reader-friendly" version of the amendments click here.

Report to Congress: Federal Child Pornography Offenses

This comprehensive report examines federal sentencing policy in child pornography cases.

Report to Congress on the Continuing Impact of United States v. Booker on Federal Sentencing

This report assesses the continuing impact on the federal sentencing system of United States v. Booker.

Research and Statistics

2012 Annual Report and Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics

The 2012 Annual Report presents an overview of major Commission activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2012. See the Commission's 2012 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics for descriptive figures, tables, and charts, as well as selected data from all federal judicial districts and circuits.

Final FY12 Quarterly Sentencing Update

Fair Sentencing Act Amendment Retroactivity Data Report (April 2013)

This report provides data concerning the retroactive application of the 2011 amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.

Legislative and Public Affairs

NEW News Release: Commission Names Cohen Staff Director, Adds Bookbinder as Legislative and Public Affairs Director

News Release: April 10, 2013

Report to Congress: Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal Criminal Justice System

October 2011 – This report assesses the impact of mandatory minimum penalties on federal sentencing, particularly in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Booker v. United States. The United States Sentencing Commission prepared this report pursuant to a congressional directive contained in section 4713 of the Matthew Shepherd and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009, Pub L. No. 111–84, and the Commission's statutory authority under 28 U.S.C. §§ 994–995.

Education and Training

2013 Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines CANCELLED

Web Training Videos

Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Three-Part Video Series

USSC HelpLine

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.

Meetings and Rulemaking

NEW Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress of Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines Effective November 1, 2013

2012 Guidelines Manual (Effective November 1, 2012)

The 2012 Guidelines Manual incorporates the Commission's 2012 amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

Legal

NEW Primers

These documents present federal case law addressing various offenses and guidelines. The primers are updated annually.

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.