Explainer: The BOP FSA Time Credits Auto-Calculator
The BOP says that its FSA time credits auto-calculator is up and running. That's news to everyone who uses it.
Tag: First Step Act
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.
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.
Here To Help: Your All-In-One “Offender Search” Database
If you have a loved one in prison, you'll use an "offender search" website eventually. Here's an all-in-one database of those websites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?