(March 2022) This publication describes trends in compassionate release decisions during fiscal year 2020—focusing on the continuing impact of the First Step Act of 2018 and the more recent and dramatic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
- The Commission promulgates guidelines that judges consult when sentencing federal offenders. When the guidelines are amended, a subsequent Guidelines Manual is published.
- In this section, you will find the Commission’s comprehensive archive of yearly amendments and Guidelines Manuals dating back to 1987.
