2024 Youthful Individuals Amendment In Brief

"Amendments In Brief" are short summaries, usually one to two pages, of the Commission’s actions in a certain area of sentencing policy and the issue that prompted the amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines.  This document provides a brief overview of the Commission's work during the 2023-2024 amendment year regarding the Youthful Individuals Amendment.

In April 2024, the U.S. Sentencing Commission promulgated amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines. Amendments will take effect on November 1, 2024 absent Congressional action to the contrary.