(June 2023) Native American offenders accounted for a small portion of federal offenders (2.5%) in fiscal year 2022. The number of Native American offenders increased from 1,248 offenders in fiscal year 2020 to 1,604 offenders in fiscal year 2022.
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.