TL;DR Summary
This data reference page compiles structured information regarding the federal sentencing table zones, custody security point criteria, and case progression timelines for quick lookup.
Federal Justice Reference Data
The federal criminal justice system uses quantitative point thresholds to determine sentencing ranges, custody levels, and supervision guidelines.
Federal Sentencing Zones & Sentencing Options
| Zone |
Guideline Range (Months) |
Sentencing Options & Requirements |
| Zone A |
0 to 6 months |
Probation only, no confinement required. |
| Zone B |
1 to 12 months |
Probation with intermittent confinement, community confinement, or home detention. |
| Zone C |
10 to 18 months |
Split sentence: at least half of the minimum range served in prison, remainder in home/community confinement. |
| Zone D |
12+ months |
Incarceration required for the full term (no probation options). |
Federal BOP Security Level Points Thresholds
| Security Level |
Male Points Threshold |
Female Points Threshold |
| Minimum (Camp) |
0 to 11 points |
0 to 15 points |
| Low Security |
12 to 15 points |
16 to 30 points |
| Medium Security |
16 to 23 points |
31+ points (High/Medium combined) |
| High Security |
24+ points |
N/A (FCI / Camp placements) |