Spotlight
NEW Report to Congress: Federal Child Pornography Offenses
This comprehensive report examines federal sentencing policy in child pornography cases.
NEW Report to Congress on the Continuing Impact of United States v. Booker on Federal Sentencing
This report assesses the continuing impact on the federal sentencing system of United States v. Booker.
SAVE THE DATE 2013 Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Research and Statistics
NEW Preliminary FY2012 4th Quarter Data Report
This report includes an extensive set of tables and charts presenting data on cases in which the offender was sentenced during fiscal year 2012. This report comprises preliminary data through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. The report also provides an analysis of sentencing trends over five years for several key sentencing practices.
Fair Sentencing Act Amendment Retroactivity Data Report (December 2012)
This report provides data concerning the retroactive application of the 2011 amendment to the federal sentencing guidelines implementing the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010.
Legislative and Public Affairs
NEW News Release: Commission Issues Report to Congress on Child Pornography Offenses
February 27, 2013 – The Commission submitted to Congress its report examining penalties for child pornography offenses and recommendations for revisions.
NEW News Release: Commission Issues Comprehensive Report to Congress on Booker
January 30, 2013 – The Commission submitted to Congress its report assessing the continuing impact of United States v. Booker on the federal sentencing system and reiterating statutory changes to strengthen the guideline system.
Education and Training
SAVE THE DATE 2013 National Training Seminar
The Commission will hold its 2013 Annual National Seminar on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines on June 26-28, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga. View the seminar flyer. Register online. Reserve a discounted room.
Web Training Videos
Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Three-Part Video Series
Meetings and Rulemaking
NEW Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2013 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Request for Public Comment
Public comment is due no later than March 19, 2013.
- Read the "reader-friendly" version of the proposed amendments.
2012 Guidelines Manual (Effective November 1, 2012)
The 2012 Guidelines Manual incorporates the Commission's 2012 amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.
Legal
Revised Crack Retroactivity Primer
This document presents federal case law addressing procedural issues concerning motions for sentence reductions under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2).
Updated Supreme Court Case Law and Selected Guideline Application Decisions by Circuit
These documents present selected decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals involving issues related to the federal sentencing guidelines.