(August 2017) Native American offenders account for a small portion of federal offenders (2.0%). The number of Native American offenders has decreased by 11.6% over the last four years.
- 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.
