[United States Government Manual]
[July 01, 1995]
[Pages 86-88]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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. Gelacek
A. David Mazzone
Commissioners Wayne A. Budd, Julie E.
Carnes, Michael
Goldsmith, Deanell
R. Tacha
Commissioners (ex officio) Jo Ann Harris
Edward F. Reilly, Jr.
Staff Director Phyllis J. Newton
Deputy Staff Director Paul K. Martin
General Counsel John R. Steer
Director of Training and Technical Assistance Sharon O. Henegan
Special Projects Director Paul Hofer
Principal Technical Advisor Peter B. Hoffman
Director of Administration Mary G. Hogya
Director of Policy Analysis Susan Katzenelson
Director of Communications Kent S. Larsen
Director of Monitoring Elizabeth A. McGrath
Executive Assistant to the Chairman Timothy B. McGrath
Chief Deputy General Counsel Donald A. Purdy, Jr.
Legislative Counsel Winthrop M. Swenson
Deputy Director of Training and Technical Susan Winarsky
Assistance
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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
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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 imposed in criminal cases, general policy
statements regarding the application of guidelines, and policy
statements on the appropriate use of probation and supervised release
revocation provisions. These sentencing guidelines and policy statements
are designed to further the purposes of just punishment, deterrence,
incapacitation, and rehabilitation; provide fairness in meeting the
purposes of sentencing; avoid unwarranted disparity; and reflect
advancement in the knowledge of human behavior as it relates to the
criminal justice process.
In addition, the Commission provides training, conducts research on
sentencing-related issues, and serves as an information resource for
Congress, criminal justice practitioners, and the public.
Sources of Information
Public Information Information concerning the Commission's activities
is available from the Office of Communications. Phone, 202-273-4590.
Judges and Probation Officers Technical Assistance Service Phone, 202-
273-4545 (hotline).
Prosecuting and Defense Attorneys Phone, 202-273-4527 (hotline).
For further information, contact the Office of Communications, United
States Sentencing Commission, Suite 2-500, South Lobby, One Columbus
Circle NE., Washington, DC 20002-8002. Phone, 202-273-4590.