(June 2022) In fiscal year 2021, 1,215 child pornography offenders were sentenced in the federal system. Child pornography offenses have decreased by 13.8% since fiscal year 2017.
- 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.
