Federal Inmate Guide For Compassionate Release, The First Step Act 2018 and Sentencing Mitigation

On December 21, 2018, President Donald Trump signed The First Step Act into law. It was the first step towards significant Federal Prison reform. The First Step Act created new rights for inmates, and access to Federal Courts for Compassionate Release petitions. The COVID-19 pandemic set the stage for Emergency Petitions for Compassionate Release and sentencing mitigation under the First Step Act of 2018. In this SURVIVAL GUIDE you are provided information on how to prepare a petition for Compassionate Release to Home Confinement.This publication is intended to foster critical thinking regarding the issues presented and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney regarding the specific facts of your case.