Federal Prison Designation: How to Ensure You Go to a “Camp” (And Avoid a “Low”)

When a defendant hears the words "Federal Prison," their first question is usually: "How long?" But their second question—and the one that keeps them awake at night—is: "Where?"

There is a massive difference between a Federal Prison Camp (Minimum Security) and a Federal Correctional Institution (Low Security). One has no fences, dormitory housing, and a relatively calm environment. The other has double razor-wire fencing, armed patrols, and a higher volatility of inmate population.

Most defendants assume the Judge decides where they go. They are wrong.

The Judge can only recommend a facility. The actual decision is made by an obscure office in Grand Prairie, Texas, called the Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC).

If you want to secure the safest possible placement, you cannot rely on a judicial recommendation alone. You must understand the algorithm the BOP uses to classify you. I have helped over 300 clients get into the most desired federal prisons. Book a consultation to talk here: https://app.reclaim.ai/m/joseph--jnadvisor/high-priority-meeting