Category: I Am Getting Released from Prison
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Explainer: The BOP’s New Mission, Vision and Core Values
The BOP’s new mission, vision and core values sound fine on paper. The true test is whether they lead to actual changes.
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How To Avoid Common Pitfalls While On Probation: Part 2
You’d rather be on probation than behind bars. But you still need to be careful. Here’s Part II of our series on common mistakes.
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How To Avoid Common Pitfalls While On Probation: Part 1
You’d rather be on probation than behind bars. But you still need to be careful. Here’s Part I of our series on common mistakes.
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Yufenyuy v Warden: Explaining the Newest FSA Time Credits Case
In Yufenyuy v Warden, a federal judge ruled that federal prisoners begin earning FSA time credits on the date their sentence starts.
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Are There Programs For Veterans Being Released From Prison?
There are programs like the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and Veterans Treatment Courts to help veterans in and leaving prison.
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FSA Time Credits Might As Well Be Decided By A Coin Flip
When it comes to FSA time credits, federal courts aren’t on the same page. Which way they’ll go in your case is basically a coin flip.
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Explainer: The Massachusetts “Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Program”
A new bill in Massachusetts is making headlines because it would allow prisoners to trade bone marrow or an organ for an early release.
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How Many FSA Time Credits Can You Earn?
Unfortunately, there still isn’t a clear answer as to how many FSA Time Credits you can earn. But it should be at least 12 months’ worth.
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Can You Be Partially Eligible For FSA Time Credits?
Under federal law, you cannot be partially eligible for FSA Time Credits. If you’re ineligible for one sentence, you’re ineligible for all.
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Can You Earn FSA Time Credits On Home Confinement?
A recent federal court decision holds that the BOP is not required to, but can, apply FSA Time Credits to those for work on home confinement.