(May 2023) In fiscal year 2022, there were 2,366 fentanyl trafficking offenders, who accounted for 11.9% of federal offenders sentenced for a drug trafficking offense. Fentanyl trafficking offenders have increased by 460.7% since fiscal year 2018.
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.