Tag: FSA Time Credits

Explainer: Can I Get A First Step Act Time Credits Lawyer?

A new federal court case out of Wisconsin demonstrates when you may get a court-appointed lawyer in a First Step Act time credits case.

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Explainer: Forbes Article Highlights BOP’s FSA Time Credits Mess

The BOP’s implementation of First Step Act (FSA) time credits has been a mess, and it’s getting worse.

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Here to Help: Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies

There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits, but one thing is clear: you must exhaust your administrative remedies.

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Explainer: Unanswered Questions About FSA Time Credits

There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits out there right now. Here’s the best information we have in less than 1,000 words.

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What is the First Step Act?

The First Step Act of 2018 was arguably the most significant criminal justice reform in decades. Here, we summarize what it did.

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Courts Finally Push Back on BOP’s Approach to FSA Time Credits

For months, federal courts have approved of the BOP’s approach to FSA time credits without pushback. But a new decision is changing that.

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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: First Step Act

President Biden’s Executive Order addresses several topics, but one of the most important ones is First Step Act implementation.

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How Soon Can You File A Lawsuit For FSA Time Credits?

You can file a lawsuit for FSA Time Credits any time you want. But courts have been dismissing them as too early no matter when you file.

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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?

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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.

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