The Commission has released new data reports, on the retroactive application of Amendment 821, Parts A and B: https://lnkd.in/ey6apNv6 and on compassionate release motions filed during the first quarter of FY25: https://lnkd.in/eAvSH_w
United States Sentencing Commission
Administration of Justice
Washington, District of Columbia 1,378 followers
Independent federal agency in the Judiciary; establishes sentencing guidelines & provides sentencing policy expertise.
About us
The U.S. Sentencing Commission, a bipartisan, independent agency located in the judicial branch of government, was created by Congress in 1984 to reduce sentencing disparities and promote transparency and proportionality in sentencing. The Commission collects, analyzes, and distributes a broad array of information on federal sentencing practices, continuously establishing and amending sentencing guidelines for the judicial branch and assisting the other branches in developing effective and efficient crime policy. Related social comment policies: https://www.ussc.gov/about/privacy-security-and-comment-policy
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https://www.ussc.gov
External link for United States Sentencing Commission
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- Administration of Justice
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Federal Sentencing , Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Research, Policy Development, Government, Education, Training, and Data Analysis
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One Columbus Circle, N.E., Suite 2-500, South Lobby
Washington, District of Columbia 20002-8040, US
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Due to inclement weather, today's public hearing will operate on a delayed schedule beginning at 10:30 a.m. (EST). Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e47eNjYq Topics covered will include the career offender guideline, machinegun conversion devices, simplification, and more.
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The Commission continues to work its way through the amendment cycle (ending May 1, 2025). Join us on Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m. (EST) for a public hearing on proposed amendments. Agenda: https://lnkd.in/e47eNjYq
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to publish two sets of proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025. Learn more about today's proposals relating to supervised release and drug sentencing: https://lnkd.in/eizeu-MV
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The U.S. Sentencing Commission is seeking a Document Analyst for the Office of Research and Data. The incumbent's daily activities will focus on analyzing electronic sentencing documents, extracting sentencing data, and accurately entering the information into an electronic database. For more information and to apply click here: https://lnkd.in/e3pVxJcj
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The United States Sentencing Commission is recruiting for a Director of Administration and Technology! The incumbent is a member of the senior management team and oversees the support services of the Commission, which include administrative services, finance, human resources, information systems, and information technology. For more information and to apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eji28G3h
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As we approach the 6th anniversary of the bipartisan #FirstStepAct, the Commission is releasing new data on Earned Time Credits. https://lnkd.in/eKcxMCrF Using Federal Bureau of Prisons data, the Commission found that the 17,465 individuals included in the study earned 10.3 months of FSA time credits, on average (accounting for 16.9% of their imposed sentences). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKcxMCrF
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The U.S. Sentencing Commission is recruiting for a motivated and creative individual to join the Office of Legislative & Public Affairs team to support the day-to-day functions and projects associated with the Commission's website and social media communications. The Public Affairs Specialist (Web Producer) will develop, write, and edit content for the website and other communication channels. For more information and to apply click here: https://lnkd.in/dmE6fRDH
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Federal practitioners in the First Circuit, we need your specialized expertise! The Commission has extended the deadline to submit applications to serve on the Practitioners Advisory Group if you’re in the First Circuit. Send your letter of interest and résumé to PubAffairs@ussc.gov by December 2, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePEfnUDd
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New this year is our six-part Sentencing Practice Talk podcast miniseries, which breaks down each amendment in a 5-to-10-minute staff talk. https://lnkd.in/euKcEt7A … or visit our Amendments-In-Brief for written summaries of the key issues addressed in the new edition of the manual: https://lnkd.in/e6GYjixw
Make way for the 2024 Guidelines Manual, which takes effect tomorrow! The 2024 Guidelines Manual Annotated offers quick access to guidelines history and reasons for amendments. https://lnkd.in/ebPxq-uB …or access the manual through the Guidelines App—your easy go-to for calculators, statute-to-guideline searches, and so much more (no downloading or installation required). https://lnkd.in/e74AJ4MB Hard copies of the manual are on their way to Federal Judges, U.S. Probation Officers, Federal Public Defenders, U.S. Attorneys, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and others. Official copies are also available for purchase at the GPO Bookstore: https://lnkd.in/eR7GyVdR
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