Recidivism

September 2023

(September 2023) This publication combines data the Commission regularly collects with data from a special coding...

Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2022-2023 Priorities

September 2022

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Public comment should be...

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Federal Robbery: Prevalence, Trends, and Factors in Sentencing

August 2022

(August 2022) This comprehensive study provides information on the prevalence of robbery offenses and how they were...

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Older Offenders in the Federal System

July 2022

(July 2022) This report examines older federal offenders and the crimes for which they were sentenced in fiscal year...

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What Do Federal Firearms Offenses Really Look Like?

July 2022

(July 2022) This report provides in-depth information on federal firearms offenders sentenced under the primary firearms...

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Length of Incarceration and Recidivism (2022)

June 2022

(June 2022) This report is the seventh and final report in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the...

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Revisiting Status Points

June 2022

(June 2022) This report examines the application and significance of status points, and considers the extent to which...

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Recidivism and Federal Bureau of Prisons Programs: Vocational Program Participants Released in 2010

June 2022

(June 2022) This report is the sixth in a series continuing the Commission’s study of the recidivism of federal...

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Reports At A Glance: Recidivism and BOP Programs

Report-At-A-Glance

June 2022

This handout presents a brief overview of the Commission's 2022 reports, Recidivism and Federal Bureau of Prisons...

Handout

Drug Programs Report

Work Programs Report

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Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Recidivism and Federal Bureau of Prisons Programs: Drug Program Participants Released in 2010

May 2022

(May 2022) This report is the fifth in a series continuing the Commission’s study of the recidivism of federal offenders...

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Report At A Glance: Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography

Report-At-A-Glance

May 2022

These infographics present an overview of the Commission's series of reports on child pornography offenses.

Infographic - Non-Production Offenses

Infographic - Production Offenses

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Report At A Glance: Recidivism and Federal Sentencing Policy

Report-At-A-Glance

May 2022

These infographics presents an overview of the Commission's series of reports on recidivism of federal offenders.

Infographic - 2010 Cohort

Infographic - 2005 Cohort

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Recidivism of Federal Violent Offenders Released in 2010

February 2022

(February 2022) This report is the fourth in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of federal...

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Recidivism of Federal Drug Trafficking Offenders Released in 2010

January 2022

(January 2022) This report is the third in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of federal...

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Recidivism of Federal Firearms Offenders Released in 2010

November 2021

(Updated February 2022) This report is the second in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of...

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Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography: Production Offenses

October 2021

(October 2021) This report updates and expands upon the Commission's 2012 Report to the Congress: Federal Child...

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Recidivism of Federal Offenders Released in 2010

September 2021

(September 2021) This report is the first in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of federal...

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Federal Sentencing of Child Pornography: Non-Production Offenses

June 2021

(June 2021) This report updates and expands upon the Commission's 2012 Report to the Congress: Federal Child Pornography...

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Report At A Glance: Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal System

Report-At-A-Glance

May 2021

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's series of reports on mandatory minimum penalties. The...

Infographic

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Armed Career Criminal

Federal Armed Career Criminals: Prevalence, Patterns, and Pathways

March 2021

(March 2021) This report provides information on offenders sentenced under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

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The First Step Act of 2018: One Year of Implementation

August 2020

(August 2020) With a full year of data now available since the passage of the First Step Act of 2018, the Commission...

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Report At A Glance: The First Step Act of 2018

Report-At-A-Glance

August 2020

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, The First Step Act of 2018: One Year of...

Infographic

Full Report

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Topic

Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Firearms

First Step Act of 2018

Report At A Glance: Retroactivity and Recidivism

Report-At-A-Glance

August 2020

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, Retroactivity and Recidivism: The Drugs Minus Two...

Infographic

Full Report

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Topic

Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Retroactivity & Recidivism: The Drugs Minus Two Amendment

July 2020

(July 2020) This publication analyzes recidivism rates among drug offenders who were released immediately before and...

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Length of Incarceration and Recidivism

April 2020

(April 2020) This study examines the relationship between length of incarceration and recidivism, specifically exploring...

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Recidivism Among Federal Firearms Offenders

June 2019

(June 2019) This report is the sixth in a series of recidivism reports and provides an analysis of federal firearms...

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Reply Comment from March 15, 2019

March 2019

Summary

The Commission received reply comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

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Public Comment from February 19, 2019

February 2019

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

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Recidivism Among Federal Violent Offenders

January 2019

(January 2019) This report is the fifth in a series of reports and provides a recidivism analysis of federal offenders...

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Report At A Glance: Federal Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Sex Offenses

Report-At-A-Glance

January 2019

This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2019 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Sex Offenses in the...

Handout

Full Report

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Report At A Glance: Federal ID Theft Mandatory Minimum Penalties

Report-At-A-Glance

September 2018

This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2018 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Identity Theft...

Handout

Full Report

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Public Comment from August 10, 2018

August 2018

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the 2018 - 2019 amendment year (ending May 1, 2019).

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2018-2019 Priorities

August 2018

The Commission has finalized priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2019. Federal Register Notice

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August 23, 2018

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission adopts 2018-2019 policy priorities. Press Release Unofficial Text of Final Priorities

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Report At A Glance: 851 Enhancements

Report-At-A-Glance

July 2018

This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2018 report, Application and Impact of 21 U.S.C. § 851: Enhanced...

Handout

Full Report

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2018-2019 Priorities

June 2018

The Commission has proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2019 and has requested public comment...

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The Criminal History of Federal Offenders

May 2018

(May 2018) For the first time, this report provides complete information on the number of convictions and types of...

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Recidivism Among Federal Offenders Receiving Retroactive Sentence Reductions: The 2011 Fair Sentencing Act Guideline Amendment

March 2018

(March 2018) This publication analyzes recidivism among crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...

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The Effects of Aging on Recidivism Among Federal Offenders

December 2017

(December 2017) This report examines the impact of the aging process on federal offender recidivism and, once age is...

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August 17, 2017

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2017-2018 policy priorities, proposes "holdover" amendments.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

Proposed Amendments

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Public Comment from July 31, 2017

July 2017

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Criminal History and Recidivism of Federal Offenders

March 2017

(March 2017) The focus of this report is the 25,431 U.S. citizen federal offenders released from prison or placed on...

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Recidivism Among Federal Drug Trafficking Offenders

February 2017

(February 2017) This report examines a group of 10,888 federal drug trafficking offenders who were released in calendar...

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August 18, 2016

Press Releases

U.S. Sentencing Commission announces its list of 2016-2017 policy priorities.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2017 Priorities

August 2016

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

After reviewing public comment, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle...

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2016 Report to the Congress: Career Offender Enhancements

July 2016

(July 2016) This report presents findings of the Commission's multi-year study of statutory and guideline definitions...

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July 28, 2016

Press Releases

Commission issues Report to the Congress: Career Offender Enhancements. Report analyzes career offenders’ prior criminal...

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Public Comment from July 25, 2016

July 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2017 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2017 (81 FR...

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March 9, 2016

Press Releases

- The Commission issues the first report on the results of its multi-year study on the recidivism of federal offenders...

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Recidivism Among Federal Offenders: A Comprehensive Overview

March 2016

(March 2016) This report provides a broad overview of key findings from the United States Sentencing Commission’s study...

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August 7, 2015

Press Releases

Commission proposes changes to existing guideline definitions of a "crime of violence," finalizes other priorities for...

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2016 Priorities

August 2015

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

In June 2015, the Commission published a notice of possible policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016...

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Public Comment from July 27, 2015

July 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2016 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2015

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission is seeking comment on possible priority policy issues for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2016 (80 FR...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2014 Priorities

August 2014

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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August 14, 2014

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission unanimously approved its list of 2014-2015 priorities, including consideration of federal...

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2014 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

June 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Recidivism Among Offenders Receiving Retroactive Sentence Reductions: The 2007 Crack Cocaine Amendment

May 2014

This publication provides an updated recidivism analysis of crack cocaine offenders who were released early after...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2013 Priorities

August 2013

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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August 15, 2013

Press Releases

– The Commission adopts is policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle.

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Public Comment from August 1, 2013

August 2013

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 2013

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2012 Priorities

August 2012

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Public Comment from August 15, 2012

August 2012

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2012 Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 2012

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Computation of Recency Criminal History Points under USSG §4A1.1(e)

August 2010

This document provides certain information considered by the Commission as part of its determination to amend the...

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2007 Report to the Congress: Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy

May 2007

This is the United States Sentencing Commission’s fourth report to Congress on the subject of federal cocaine sentencing...

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A Comparison of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Criminal History Category and the U.S. Parole Commission Salient Factor Score

January 2005

The third release in the Research Series on the Recidivism of Federal Offenders describes the empirical foundations of...

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Recidivism and the "First Offender"

May 2004

This second release in the Research Series on the Recidivism of Federal Offenders provides an empirical foundation for...

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Measuring Recidivism: The Criminal History Computation of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

May 2004

The first release in the Research Series on the Recidivism of Federal Offenders, this report examines in detail the...

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