§998. Definitions
As of today
28 U.S.C. § 998
As used in this chapter—
“Commission” means the United States Sentencing Commission;
“Commissioner” means a member of the United States Sentencing Commission;
“guidelines” means the guidelines promulgated by the Commission pursuant to section 994(a) of this title; and
“rules and regulations” means rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission pursuant to section 995 of this title.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 217(a), Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2026.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 12, 1984, see section 235(a)(1)(B)(i) of Pub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective Date; Savings Provision note under section 3551 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.