When a federal prisoner gets moved to another prison?

Correspondence between inmates is sometimes permitted, though usually only between close relatives, case witnesses, or some other extraordinary...

Can federal prison take money off inmates books for back child support

Payments against certain debts are levied against federal inmates through the "Inmate Financial Responsibility Program." The "Program Statement"...

Hhow do I find a lawyer to file a first step act?

Lawyers are not allowed to advertise selves or others in this forum. There are tabs for searching, though. Your best bet might be to start with...

Can a person with a mandatory federal sentence get out of prison early on Judicial Release?

Federal inmates now serve 85 percent of sentence if they stay out of trouble. That's a little over three months on a 21-month sentence, leaving a...

Can you go on a honeymoon on a cruise on federal probation?

You need clearance from the Court, which means almost certainly means a recommendation from the US Probation Officer. Do you still have your...

It just went to 85 percent (as the statute allows) instead of the 87 percent the BOP was calculating. That's not 65%, but it is another week per...

I'm applying for a federal job with a higher clearance and just realized an mip in wa state was never paid over 25 years ago.

I change your question to "Criminal Defense," to hopefully expand your Washington answer pool. I would think a local criminal defense lawyer would...

There is finally a new statute to go with this rumor that's older than my career. The First Step Act requires the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to give...

If an federal inmate was sentence 12 years and they already did 5 years. How much more do he serve to be eligible for parole?

There is no federal parole. Thanks to the new First Step Act, your friend will get a full 15 percent off the sentence (about 1.8 years, or 21.6...

Court appointed federal lawyer?

There is no appointment of counsel to review for changes in law. But Federal Defender Offices are the groups around the country who are knee-deep...