(April 2020) Native American offenders accounted for a small portion of federal offenders (2.1%) in fiscal year 2019. The number of Native American offenders increased from 1,469 offenders in fiscal year 2018 to 1,562 offenders in fiscal year 2019.
- 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.
