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U.S.S.G. §8C4.1
Substantial Assistance to Authorities ― Organizations (Policy Statement)
(a) Upon motion of the government stating that the defendant has provided
substantial assistance in the investigation or prosecution of another organization that has committed an offense, or in the investigation or prosecution of an individual not directly affiliated with the defendant who has
committed an offense, a fine that is below the otherwise applicable guideline fine range may be appropriate.
(b) The appropriate reduction shall be determined by the court for reasons
stated on the record that may include, but are not limited to, consideration
of the following:
(1) the court’s evaluation of the significance and usefulness of the organization’s assistance, taking into consideration the government’s evaluation of the assistance rendered;
(2) the nature and extent of the organization’s assistance; and
(3) the timeliness of the organization’s assistance.
Commentary
Application Note:
1. Fine reduction under this section is intended for cases in which substantial assistance is provided
in the investigation or prosecution of crimes committed by individuals not directly affiliated with
the organization or by other organizations. It is not intended for assistance in the investigation
or prosecution of the agents of the organization responsible for the offense for which the organization is being sentenced.
History
Effective November 1, 1991 (amendment 422). Amended effective November 1, 2025 (amendment 836).
Provenance
- Source
- ussc.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- ussg-2025
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