This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2017 report, Overview of Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal Criminal Justice System.
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.