NEW Federal Register Notice of Final Priorities for 2013

After reviewing public comment received pursuant to its notice of proposed priorities, the Commission has identified and gives notice of its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle. (77 FR 51110)

Research and Statistics Page

Interactive Sourcebook

The Interactive Sourcebook allows users to re-create and customize the tables and figures presented in the Commission's printed Sourcebooks of Federal Sentencing Statistics, and contains additional viewing options and tables not published in the printed Sourcebooks. Please view the Interactive Sourcebook Features Guide to learn how to use the site. For more information, view the Frequently Asked Questions.

Second Quarter FY12 Quarterly Sentencing Update

Overview of Federal Criminal Cases, Fiscal Year 2010

Public Hearing Agenda: February 16, 2012

The Commission gathered testimony from invited witnesses on federal sentencing options in light of the Supreme Court's 2005 Booker decision and subsequent case law.

Public Hearing Agenda: February 15, 2012

The Commission gathered testimony from invited witnesses regarding federal penalties for child pornography offenses.

NEW 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.