Early Disposition Programs (Policy Statement)

Upon motion of the Government, the court may depart downward not more than 4 levels pursuant to an early disposition program authorized by the Attorney General of the United States and the United States Attorney for the district in which the court resides. Commentary Background: This policy statement implements the directive to the Commission in sec- tion 401(m)(2)(B) of the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to end the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003 (the “PROTECT Act”, Public Law 108–21). Historical Note Effective October 27, 2003 (amendment 651). Guidelines Manual (November 1, 2024) ║ 497 §6A1.1 CHAPTER SIX SENTENCING PROCEDURES, PLEA AGREEMENTS, AND CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 2006 (amendment 694). PART A ― SENTENCING PROCEDURES Introductory Commentary This part addresses sentencing procedures that are applicable in all cases, including those in which guilty or nolo contendere pleas are entered with or without a plea agreement between the par- ties, and convictions based upon judicial findings or verdicts. It sets forth the procedures for establish- ing the facts upon which the sentence will be based. Reliable fact-finding is essential to procedural due process and to the accuracy and uniformity of sentencing. Historical Note Effective November 1, 1987. Amended effective November 1, 2023 (amendment 824).