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

NEW Overview of Federal Criminal Cases, FY 2011

This publication presents a broad overview of federal sentencing data for FY 2011. It discusses the types of federal criminal cases and punishments imposed in those cases.

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.

Second Quarter FY12 Quarterly Sentencing Update

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.

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.