(November 2020) In fiscal year 2019, there were 247 securities and investment fraud offenders sentenced under the guidelines. The number of securities and investment fraud offenders has increased by 13.1% since fiscal year 2015.
- 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.
