A Brief Overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (February 2004) (.PDF)
An Overview of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. This overview provides a brief description of the duties, organization, and ongoing activities of the U.S. Sentencing Commission. (.PDF)
About the Commissioners - Biographies (January 2004) This document provides brief biographical background for the Commission's chair and commissioners.
An Introduction to the United States Sentencing Commission
Sentencing Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (November 2001) (66 FR 59295) (.PDF) This document contains the rules and procedures by which the U.S. Sentencing Commission conducts its agency business and activities.
Former Sentencing Commissioners (1/03)- This document is a chronological listing of the voting members who have served the United States Sentencing Commission from its inception.
United States Sentencing Commission Publications and Resources Guide 2003 - 2004 (.PDF) This catalog contains a comprehensive list and brief summary of available U.S. Sentencing Commission publications, documents, and resources.
Public Access to Sentencing Commission Documents and Data (54 Fed. Reg. 51279 (12/13/89). (.PDF) This is a policy notice regarding public access to the Sentencing Commission documents and data and an agreement between the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and the Sentencing Commission concerning the confidentiality of certain sentencing information.
Commission Meeting Information
Probation Officers Advisory Group
Organizational Guidelines Advisory Group
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