What Do I Do If My FSA Time Credits Aren’t Calculated Correctly?
The BOP started applying FSA time credits earlier this year, but what if they haven't calculated your time credits correctly?
Category: I Am Getting Released from Prison
I Am Getting Released from Prison
The United States works really hard to put people in prison. But it doesn’t do a lot to make sure you’re ready when you get out. Thankfully, there are resources available to help you get ready when it’s time to go home. How to Justice teams up with experts and justice-impacted people to get you the information you need. We also help get you access to organizations that you need after your release.
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: The Housing Nightmare After Prison
Finding housing after prison is a nightmare. But lawmakers and officials can change things. Do they want to?
Explainer: Courts Can’t Make Up Minds About FSA Time Credits
Courts have been providing guidance on challenging the BOP's calculation of FSA time credits. So far, it's been useless.
Will Federal Courts Fix The BOP’s Calculation of FSA Time Credits?
You have probably earned a lot of FSA Time Credits by now, but challenging the BOP's calculation of those Time Credits will be hard.
How Does The First Step Act Impact Compassionate Release?
The First Step Act changed compassionate release for the better. But has it actually led to more compassionate releases?
News: Report Says Plea Deals Now Limit Compassionate Release
A new NPR report states that prosecutors in the U.S. have been using plea deals to stop compassionate release from prisons.
What Do You Need To Do To File A FSA Time Credits Lawsuit?
The biggest thing you need to know about filing an FSA Time Credits lawsuit is that you need to go through the BOP grievance process first.
Q&A: How Do You Know If The BOP Will Apply FSA Time Credits?
The BOP has started to apply FSA Time Credits. But many are still waiting. Here's a Q&A from someone who has been in your shoes.
Can Noncitizens Earn First Step Act Time Credits?
We've received many questions about if noncitizens can earn First Step Act Time Credits. The answer is no, but you can earn other incentives.
Less Than 1% of People on CARES Act Release Reoffended So Far
There are 9,000 people out on CARES Act release right now. Only 1% of those 9,000—less than 10—have committed serious violations.