(July 2022) Native American offenders accounted for a small portion of federal offenders (2.4%) in fiscal year 2021. The number of Native American offenders increased from 1,248 offenders in fiscal year 2020 to 1,392 offenders in fiscal year 2021.
- 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.
