USPCFinal Rule

Paroling, Recommitting, and Supervising Federal Prisoners: Prisoners Serving Sentences under the United States and District of Columbia Codes

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Summary

This regulation sets the rules for how federal prisoners can be released early on parole, sent back to prison if they break the rules, and monitored while living in the community. It affects thousands of federal prisoners and their families by determining who gets a chance for early release and what happens if they don't follow the conditions of their release.

Key Points

  • 1Establishes procedures for the U.S. Parole Commission to decide which federal prisoners are eligible for early release and under what conditions
  • 2Defines what happens if someone on parole violates their release conditions, including potential return to prison
  • 3Sets standards for how released prisoners will be supervised and monitored while living in their communities
  • 4Applies to people convicted under both federal law and Washington D.C. law who are serving time in federal prisons
  • 5Affects prisoners' chances for rehabilitation and return to society while balancing public safety concerns

Key Dates

Published

May 21, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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