2016 Annual Report and 2016 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics

The United States Sentencing Commission's Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics contains descriptive statistics on the application of the federal sentencing guidelines and provides selected district, circuit, and national sentencing data. The volume covers fiscal year 2016. This Sourcebook, together with the 2016 Annual Report, constitutes the annual report referenced in 28 U.S.C. 997, as well as the analysis, recommendations, and accounting to Congress referenced in 28 U.S.C. 994(w)(3). The Commission has continued its statutory mission to collect data on federal sentencing decisions. The Commission collects and analyzes data on federal sentences to support its various activities. As authorized by Congress, the Commission's numerous research responsibilities include (1) the establishment of a research and development program to serve as a clearinghouse and information center for the collection, preparation, and dissemination of information on federal sentencing practices; (2) the publication of data concerning the sentencing process; (3) the systematic collection and dissemination of information concerning sentences actually imposed and the relationship of such sentences to the factors set forth in section 3553(a) of title 18, United States Code; and (4) the systematic collection and dissemination of information regarding the effectiveness of sentences imposed.