- 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.
Annual National Seminar Archive
Upcoming National Seminars
Save the Dates! The Commission will hold National Seminars on May 31-June 2 in Baltimore and September 6-8 in Denver. These seminars are open to the public. The Commission will also hold a seminar in San Diego on June 22-23 for judges only. Check back in mid-January for registration information.
Throughout the year, the Commission conducts national and in-district training programs for Judges, Probation Officers, Prosecutors, and Public and Private Defense Attorneys. Topics include Categorical Approach, Restitution, Multiple Counts, Criminal History, Departures and Variances, and updates on Commission publications, among other topics.
National seminar information is found below. To request additional training in your district, please e-mail us at training@ussc.gov