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# United States Sentencing Commission

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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.
 
                  -            Research            -            2023 Sourcebook            -            Archive           
 
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RESEARCH & DATA MISSION
- 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.
Public Access to Commission Data and Documents
 
 
                  -            Policymaking            -            Meetings & Hearings           
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The Amendment Cycle- 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.
Rules of Practice and Procedure
 
 
                  -            Education            		Education Mission- 				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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About the Commission- 	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 nominated 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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                    -  Guidelines        -  2023 Guidelines Manual Annotated        -  Archive       
 
-  Guidelines App        -  Drug Conversion Calculator       
-  Drug Quantity Calculator       
 
-  Sentencing Table       
-  Judiciary Sentencing Information (JSIN)        -  Tutorial Video       
 
-  Organizational Guidelines       
-  Primers       
 
                    -  Research        -  2023 Sourcebook        -  Archive       
 
-  DATA REPORTS        -  By Geography       
-  By Guideline       
-  By Quarter       
-  Prison Impact Reports       
-  Retroactivity Reports       
-  Compassionate Release       
 
-  Datafiles        -  Research Notes       
 
-  Interactive Data Analyzer        -  Tutorial Videos       
 
-  Research Reports        -  Reports At A Glance       
-  Reports To Congress       
 
-  Quick Facts       
-  List of Publications       
 
                    -  Policymaking        -  Meetings & Hearings         
-  Federal Register Notices       
-  Public Comment       
-  Amendments        -  Amendments In Brief       
-  Data Briefings on Proposed Amendments       
 
 
                    -  Education        -  Education Topics        -  Categorical Approach       
-  Criminal History       
-  Multiple Counts/Grouping       
-  Relevant Conduct       
-  See All Topics       
-  Bureau of Prisons Issues       
 
-  Education Products        -  Decision Trees       
-  eLearning       
-  Podcasts       
-  Primers       
-  Video       
-  Worksheets       
-  See All Product Types       
 
-  Training Events        -  Training Sessions Archive       
-  Request Customized Training        
-  CLE Information       
 
-  Case Law Resources        -  Supreme Court Cases       
-  Case Law Update       
 
-  Problem-Solving Court Resources       
-  Glossary of Sentencing Terms        
-  HelpLine Question?       
 
                    -  About        -  Who We are        -  Commissioners        -  Former Commissioners       
 
-  Organization       
-  Advisory Groups       
 
-  2023 Annual Report        -  Archive       
 
-  Employment       
-  News        -  Press Releases       
-  Submissions & Speeches       
 
-  Commission Chats Podcast       
 
                    -  By Topic       

# Data Reports by Geography

                      - 2023 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(April 2024) These reports compare FY 2023 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2022 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(April 2023) These reports compare FY 2022 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2021 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(April 2022) These reports compare FY 2021 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2020 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(May 2021) These reports compare FY 2020 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2019 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(April 2020) These reports compare FY 2019 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2018 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
(August 2019)  These reports compare FY 2018 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2017 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2017 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2016 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2016 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2015 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2015 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2014 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2014 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2013 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2013 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2012 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2012 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2011 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports compare FY 2011 federal sentencing statistics for each judicial district, judicial circuit, and state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2010 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2010 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2009 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2009 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2008 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2008 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2007 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2007 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2006 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2006 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2005 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2005 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2004 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2004 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2003 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2003 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2002 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2002 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2001 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2001 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 2000 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 2000 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 1999 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 1999 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 1998 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 1998 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 1997 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 1997 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 1996 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 1996 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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                      - 1995 Federal Sentencing Statistics 
These reports examine FY 1995 federal sentencing statistics from each judicial district, the districts within each judicial circuit, and the districts within each state comparing the respective district, circuit, or state to the nation as a whole.
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