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. Internet, http://www.ussc.gov/.
Chairman Richard P. Conaboy
Vice Chairman Michael S. Gelacak
Commissioners Michael Goldsmith, Deanell R. Tacha, (3 vacancies)
Commissioners (ex officio) Michael J. Gaines, Mary Frances Harkenrider
Staff Director John H. Kramer
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 Linda D. Maxfield, Acting
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
Director of Legislative and Public Affairs Jonathan J. Wroblewski
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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 agency 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...
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