- 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.
Guidelines Archive
Current Guidelines Manual
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2018 Guidelines Manual (Effective November 1, 2018)
Previous Guidelines Manuals
NOTE: The 2016 Guidelines Manual remained in effect through October 31, 2018.