Show Notes
Episode 38: Individualized Assessment (Published March 16, 2026) USSC staff cover a topic receiving extra attention following the 2025 guideline amendment to supervised release which introduced the term "individualized assessment." Lori and Pete offer guidance on the meaning of this term, review common misconceptions, and cover what is and is not an individualized assessment.
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