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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.
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RESEARCH & DATA MISSION

The Commission collects, analyzes, and disseminates a broad array of information on federal crime and sentencing practices.

In this section, you will find a comprehensive collection of research and data reports published on sentencing issues and other areas of federal crime.

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Federal Register Notices

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Amendments

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The Amendment Cycle

The Commission establishes sentencing policies and practices for the federal courts. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, decisions from courts of appeals, sentencing-related research, and input from the criminal justice community.

In this section, you can follow the Commission’s work through the amendment cycle as priorities are set, research is performed, testimony is heard, and amendments are adopted.

Rules of Practice and Procedure
Education
Education Mission

The Commission serves as an information resource for Congress, the executive branch, the courts, criminal justice practitioners, the academic community, and the public.

In this section, you will find resources to assist you in understanding and applying the federal sentencing guidelines.
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Glossary of Sentencing Terms

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About the Commission

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judicial branch that was created as part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. Commissioners are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee, and the Chair of the U.S. Parole Commission serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the Commission.

In this section, learn about the Commission’s mission, structure, and ongoing work.
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Guidelines
2023 Guidelines Manual Annotated

Archive

Guidelines App

Drug Conversion Calculator

Drug Quantity Calculator

Sentencing Table

Judiciary Sentencing Information (JSIN)

Tutorial Video

Organizational Guidelines

Primers
Research
2023 Sourcebook

Archive

DATA REPORTS

By Geography

By Guideline

By Quarter

Prison Impact Reports

Retroactivity Reports

Compassionate Release

Datafiles

Research Notes

Interactive Data Analyzer

Tutorial Videos

Research Reports

Reports At A Glance

Reports To Congress

Quick Facts

List of Publications
Policymaking
Meetings & Hearings

Federal Register Notices

Public Comment

Amendments

Amendments In Brief

Data Briefings on Proposed Amendments
Education
Education Topics

Categorical Approach

Criminal History

Multiple Counts/Grouping

Relevant Conduct

See All Topics

Bureau of Prisons Issues

Education Products

Decision Trees

eLearning

Primers

Video

Worksheets

See All Product Types

Training Events

Training Sessions Archive

Request Customized Training

CLE Information

Case Law Resources

Supreme Court Cases

Case Law Update

Problem-Solving Court Resources

Glossary of Sentencing Terms

HelpLine Question?
About
Who We are

Commissioners

Former Commissioners

Organization

Advisory Groups

2023 Annual Report

Archive

Employment

News

Press Releases

Submissions & Speeches

Commission Chats Podcast
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Public Hearing - November 14, 2002

November 14, 2002

United States Sentencing Commission Public Hearing

Testimony (55 MB)

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