This tool provides an estimation of sentence reduction eligibility under the provisions of federal legislation aimed at criminal justice reform. It analyzes relevant factors to project the potential impact of earned time credits on an individual’s release date. For example, it can estimate how much time a person serving a federal sentence might have their sentence shortened based on good behavior and participation in rehabilitative programs, as outlined by the act.
The ability to project sentence reductions facilitates transparency and planning for incarcerated individuals, their families, and correctional institutions. It offers a concrete representation of the benefits of participating in evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and productive activities. Historically, accurate projections of release dates have been challenging to obtain, making this kind of predictive analysis a valuable resource for effective reintegration planning and resource allocation within the Bureau of Prisons.
