(June 2023) In fiscal year 2022, 1,499 sexual abuse offenders were sentenced in the federal system. Sexual abuse offenses have increased by 40.5% since fiscal year 2018.
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.