(January 23, 2023) This data briefing is available to inform public comment on recently proposed amendments responding to the Commission’s priorities on criminal history and implementation of the directive at 28 U.S.C. § 994(j). The briefing presents data on three aspects of criminal history: status points, offenders with zero criminal history points, and simple possession of marijuana offenses.
At the January public meeting, Commissioners published proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines for the amendment year ending May 1, 2023. The proposals are subject to a public comment period ending March 14, 2023.
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Preliminary "Reader Friendly" Version of Proposed Amendments
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(January 11, 2023) Explore recent federal sentencing-related Supreme Court and appellate court decisions by circuit or topic using this interactive PDF. The latest issue covers calendar year 2022.
(January 10, 2023) This publication assesses recent trends in federal sentencing for simple possession of marijuana and how prior sentences for simple possession affect criminal history calculations under the guidelines.
(December 20, 2022) This preliminary data report reflects information received on offenders sentenced in fiscal year 2022 (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022).
The U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, was created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing.
The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes a broad array of information on federal sentencing practices. The Commission also continuously establishes and amends sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assists the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy. Learn the basics of federal sentencing.
Unclear about some of the terms found in the Guidelines Manual? This glossary covers everything from “Abuse of Trust” to “Zone D”.
The HelpLine assists judges, probation officers, and practitioners in understanding and applying the guidelines. You can submit your questions electronically or call us directly.
How do the guidelines apply in a case with multiple counts? How do you score criminal history convictions? Follow the decision trees to answer these questions.
Want to learn more about relevant statutes, case law and guidelines on a specific topic? Discover our primers that focus on topics ranging from drug trafficking to criminal history to supervised release....
Use these worksheets to help determine the applicable offense level, criminal history score, and guideline range in an individual offender’s case.
Quick Facts publications give readers basic facts about a single area of federal crime in an easy-to-read, two-page format. The Commission releases new Quick Facts periodically.
Research Notes give background information on the technical details of the Commission’s data collection process and provide answers to common data analysis questions.
The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
The Commission proposed policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
Public comment should be received by the Commission on or before October 17, 2022.
The Commission regains a quorum for the first time in three years, enabling it to amend federal sentencing guidelines, issue sentencing policy.
The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Sentencing Commission.
The meeting was streamed live.
The Commission finalized policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
This document contains unofficial text of proposed amendments to the sentencing guidelines provided only for the convenience of the user in the preparation of public comment.
The proposed amendments and issues for comment are subject to a public comment period running through March 14, 2023.
Preliminary "Reader-Friendly" Version of Proposed Amendments
A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the United States Sentencing Commission.
The meeting was streamed live.
Commission staff prepared a data presentation to inform public comment on a proposed amendment related to criminal history and the Commission’s implementation of 28 U.S.C. § 994(j). The deadline for public comment is March 14, 2023.
The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.
