This snapshot highlights the Commission's 2022 report, Compassionate Release: The Impact of the First Step Act and COVID-19 Pandemic. Related: Press Release
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.