District court — criminal · Sentencing
Sentencing Memorandum / Objections to the Presentence Report
Objects to the presentence report and argues for a sentence under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a).
Filed by: Defendant or government
Not yet verified. Compiled from the national rules and not yet verified by a reviewing attorney. The national rules are amended each December 1, and local rules, standing orders and judges' practices add to them. Confirm with the current rules before filing. This is not legal advice.
What it must include
- Written objections to the presentence report (FRCrP 32(f)(1))
- Sentencing memorandum addressing guidelines calculation and § 3553(a) factors
- Letters of support and exhibits
- Caption with court, case title (United States v. …) and case number
- Signature of counsel of record
- Certificate of service (FRCrP 49(a)–(b))
- Redactions required by FRCrP 49.1(a)
Deadline and length
Deadline: Objections to the presentence report within 14 days after receiving it (FRCrP 32(f)(1)); memorandum deadline set by local rule or order.
Governing rules
- FRCrP 32(f)
- FRCrP 32(i)
- 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)
- U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
Check the local rules for
- Sentencing memorandum deadline and sealing practice
- Assigned judge’s individual practices or standing orders
Applies in federal district courts. Find your court for its local requirements.
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