Tag: The First Step Act

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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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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What Is Compassionate Release in the Prison System?

Compassionate release goes by other names depending on the system. Some call it “medical parole” or “geriatric parole.” But the idea remains the same. That some people are too sick or too close to death for prison. Or that the need for them to be at home is greater than for them to be in prison.

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