13 Jan DOJ Press Release, BOP Rule on FSA Time Credits Exceed Expectations
This morning, the DOJ announced a new BOP rule for applying FSA Time Credits. It's absolutely good news on paper. Will it be in reality?
Emphasizing Rehabilitation
13 Jan Courts Already Avoiding Issue of FSA Time Credits Deadline
There is a deadline coming up for FSA time credits, but courts are already deferring the calculation of those time credits to the BOP.
12 Jan With A Handful Of Days Until FSA Deadline, Court Says Keep Waiting
Posted at 10:00h
in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Governmental Accountability
For months, courts pushed the deadline for FSA time credits down the road. The result? Months of illegal detention at taxpayer expense.
11 Jan Don’t Let The BOP Off The Hook For The First Step Act Deadline
It doesn't look like the BOP will meet its deadline for First Step Act implementation, but some seem poised to let them off the hook anyway.
10 Jan Courts Continue Avoiding Issue With First Step Act Deadline Looming
The First Step Act deadline of Jan. 15, 2022, is less than a week away. Yet federal courts are still pushing the ball down the road.
08 Jan All You Need To Know About First Step Act Time Credits in 500 Words
Posted at 07:00h
in Emphasizing Rehabilitation, Ending Mass Incarceration, Governmental Accountability
Maybe you've heard about First Step Act time credits but aren't entirely sure what it means. Here's all you need to know in just 500 words.
07 Jan A Look Back At Criminal Justice Reform In 2021
When we look back at criminal justice reform in 2021, we see highs and lows. But we also see a clear path forward for 2022.
30 Dec Nonviolent Offender Relief Act Another Step Toward Sentence Reduction
The Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2021 is one of several legislative attempts to counteract excessive sentencing laws.
28 Dec Good Time Credits Can Reduce Incarceration Time
Incarcerated individuals accumulate good time credits for doing what the facility requires of all individuals without receiving disciplinary action.
14 Dec Courts Stuck on January 15, 2022 Start for First Step Act Time Credits
Courts are still insisting that January 15, 2022 will be the magic date when the BOP starts applying First Step Act time credits. Will it be?