Public Hearing on Synthetic Cathinones
On October 4, 2017, the Commission received testimony from experts on synthetic cathinones, including their chemical structure, pharmacological effects, trafficking patterns, and community impact.
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- 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.