§ 3F1.1.
Early Disposition Programs (Policy Statement)
Upon motion of the Government, the court may decrease the defendant’s offense level 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. The level of the decrease shall be consistent with the authorized program within the filing district and the government motion filed, but shall be not more than 4 levels.
Historical note
Effective November 1, 2025 (amendment 836). A former §5K3.1 (Early Disposition Programs (Policy Statement)), effective October 27, 2003 (amendment 651), was deleted effective November 1, 2025 (amendment 836).
Commentary
Background
Background: This policy statement implements the directive to the Commission in section 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).