(July 2018) Native American offenders accounted for a small portion of federal offenders (2.4%) in fiscal year 2017. Between fiscal year 2016 and fiscal year 2017, the number of Native American offenders increased 18.1%.
- 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.
