United States Sentencing Commission

UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION

Suite 2-500, South Lobby, One Columbus Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-

8002

Phone, 202-273-4500

Chairman Richard P. Conaboy

Vice Chairmen Michael S. Gelacak, Michael Goldsmith

Commissioners Wayne A. Budd, Deanell

R. Tacha,

(2 vacancies)

Commissioners (ex officio) Michael J. Gaines, Mary Frances Harkenrider

Staff Director John H. Kramer, Acting

Deputy Staff Director Paul K. Martin

General Counsel John R. Steer

Network Administrator Joyce Bouwkamp

Public Information Specialist Michael Courlander

Director of Training and Technical Assistance Sharon O. Henegan

Director of Policy Analysis Susan Katzenelson

Director of Monitoring Elizabeth A. McGrath

Executive Assistant to the Chairman Timothy B. McGrath

Chief Deputy General Counsel Donald A. Purdy, Jr.

Deputy Director of Training and Technical Susan Winarsky

Assistance

Legislative Counsel Jonathan J. Wroblewski

Director of Administration (vacancy)

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The United States Sentencing Commission develops sentencing policies and practices for the Federal criminal justice system.

The United States Sentencing Commission was established as an independent commission in the judicial branch of the Federal Government by

the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 (28 U.S.C. 991 et seq. and 18 U.S.C.

3551 et seq.). The Commission establishes sentencing policies and practices for the Federal courts, including guidelines prescribing the appropriate form and severity of punishment for offenders convicted of Federal crimes.

The Commission is composed of seven voting members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate for 6-year terms, and two nonvoting members. One of the voting members is appointed Chairman.

The Commission evaluates the effects of the sentencing guidelines on the criminal justice system, advises Congress regarding the modification or enactment of statutes relating to criminal law and sentencing matters, establishes a research and development program on sentencing issues, and performs other related duties.

In executing its duties, the Commission promulgates and distributes to Federal courts and to the U.S. Probation System guidelines to be used in determining sentences to be...

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