Early Release

What Do I Do If My FSA Time Credits Aren’t Calculated Correctly?

Peter J. Tomasek April 20, 2022 No Comment

The BOP started applying FSA time credits earlier this year, but what if they haven't calculated your time credits correctly?

Peter J. Tomasek April 22, 2022 No Comment

Courts have been providing guidance on challenging the BOP's calculation of FSA time credits. So far, it's been useless.

Peter J. Tomasek March 17, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek April 7, 2022 No Comment

The First Step Act changed compassionate release for the better. But has it actually led to more compassionate releases?

Peter J. Tomasek February 17, 2022 No Comment

A new NPR report states that prosecutors in the U.S. have been using plea deals to stop compassionate release from prisons.

Peter J. Tomasek February 14, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek February 11, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek February 7, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek February 4, 2022 No Comment

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.

Peter J. Tomasek January 27, 2022 No Comment

The BOP started to apply FSA Time Credits last week, but you might still be waiting, including if you're already on home confinement.