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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.
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The Commission collects, analyzes, and disseminates a broad array of information on federal crime and sentencing practices.

In this section, you will find a comprehensive collection of research and data reports published on sentencing issues and other areas of federal crime.

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The Commission establishes sentencing policies and practices for the federal courts. Each year, the Commission reviews and refines these policies in light of congressional action, decisions from courts of appeals, sentencing-related research, and input from the criminal justice community.

In this section, you can follow the Commission’s work through the amendment cycle as priorities are set, research is performed, testimony is heard, and amendments are adopted.

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The Commission serves as an information resource for Congress, the executive branch, the courts, criminal justice practitioners, the academic community, and the public.

In this section, you will find resources to assist you in understanding and applying the federal sentencing guidelines.
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The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency in the judicial branch that was created as part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984. Commissioners are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee, and the Chair of the U.S. Parole Commission serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the Commission.

In this section, learn about the Commission’s mission, structure, and ongoing work.
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Preliminary "Reader-Friendly" Amendments (effective November 1, 2018)

April 12, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Adopted Amendments

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April 12, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018 amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases to fentanyl penalties...

Amendment Cycle:

Adopted Amendments

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Public Meeting - April 12, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Adopted Amendments

A public meeting of the Commission was held on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. (ET) pursuant to Rule 3.2 of the...

Chair's Remarks

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Reply Comment from March 28, 2018

March 28, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Public Hearing - March 14, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

A public hearing was held on March 14, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (ET) to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to...

Acting Chair's Introductory Remarks

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Public Comment from March 6, 2018

March 06, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission received comment on proposed amendments related to synthetic drugs. (83 FR 3869)

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Synthetic Drugs Data Briefing

Video

January 31, 2018

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2018 Amendments

January 25, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

The Commission has proposed amendments to the guidelines and has requested public comment. Public comment will be...

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Proposed 2018 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 25, 2018

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

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January 19, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission proposes package of synthetic drugs amendments; new classes of synthetic drugs and increases...

Amendment Cycle:

Proposed Amendments

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Public Meeting - January 19, 2018

Video

January 19, 2018

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Public Hearing - December 5, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

A public hearing was held to receive testimony on fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and synthetic cannabinoids.

Chair's Remarks

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Issue for Comment from November 13, 2017

November 13, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission received comment on fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. (82 FR 47322)

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Federal Register Notice of October 2017 Issue for Comment

October 11, 2017

Amendment Cycle:

Final Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on a policy priority pertaining to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues. Public comment...

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