Public Meeting
On August 17, 2017, the Commission held a public meeting to finalize priorities for the 2017-2018 amendment year. The Commission also voted to publish proposed amendments. This meeting was streamed live.
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.