FAQ
Federal sentencing questions, answered plainly
These are the questions we hear most from individuals who have just been sentenced, families trying to understand what happens next, and attorneys looking for a plain-language reference to share with clients. Answers cover Bureau of Prisons designation, self-surrender, sentence computation, First Step Act credits, RDAP, halfway house and home confinement placement, family communication, and how our guidance and support work.
If your question is not answered here, or you want to discuss how these apply to a specific case, that is what our one-on-one sessions are for. Every client we work with also receives our guidebook Beyond the Bars: A Survivor's Guide to Federal Prison Camp and Reentry as part of that engagement.