How to Get Out of Federal Prison Early: RDAP, FSA Credits, and Compassionate Release Explained
I served only 124 days of a year-and-a-day sentence — just 25% of my time. That's not luck. That's strategic early release planning executed from day one.
Most federal inmates serve 85-90% of their sentence because they don't understand the early release programs available to them. They wait until they're already in prison to start asking questions. By then, they've missed critical opportunities that could have saved them months or years.
Early release planning should begin before you're even sentenced — not after you arrive at your designated facility. The documentation you need, the programs you qualify for, and the strategic decisions that determine your actual release date all depend on preparation that starts long before you walk through those gates.
After engineering my own early release and serving only 124 days, I've helped hundreds of clients do the same. I've helped clients sentenced to 20 months serve only 4 months Just 20% of the sentence (The Lawyer who sent the client to me left a recommendation on my linkedIn profile detailing this case) see here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnadvisor-joseph/details/recommendations/?detailScreenTabIndex=0
I've watched inmates reduce years off their sentences through strategic program enrollment and proper planning.
In this guide, you'll learn:
How federal release dates are actually calculated (it's not what you think)
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and how to earn up to 12 months off your sentence
First Step Act time credits that can reduce your time by 30-40%
Compassionate release strategies that are working in 2025
How to combine multiple programs for maximum time reduction
The strategic timeline for early release planning
Why starting on day one makes all the difference
Whether you're facing sentencing next week or you're already serving time, these strategies can help you achieve the earliest possible release date and get home to your family sooner.
Understanding Your Federal Release Date
Before you can get out early, you need to understand how federal release dates actually work. Most people assume their release date is simply their sentence minus some time for good behavior. It's more complicated than that.
Here's what actually happens:
When a judge sentences you to federal prison, that's your imposed sentence. But your imposed sentence is not the same as your projected release date.
The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) calculates your release date using several factors:
Good Conduct Time (54 Days Per Year)
Federal law allows inmates to earn up to 54 days of good conduct time for each year served. This isn't "time off for good behavior" in the traditional sense — it's statutory time credit that you automatically receive as long as you don't commit disciplinary infractions.
Here's how it works:
If you're sentenced to 24 months, you'll earn approximately 108 days of good conduct time (54 days × 2 years). This means your actual time served will be closer to 20-21 months, not 24 months.
Critical point: Good conduct time is not guaranteed. If you receive disciplinary infractions (shots), you can lose some or all of your good conduct time. A single serious disciplinary infraction can add months to your release date.
How Release Dates Are Calculated
The BOP uses this formula:
Release Date = Sentence Imposed - Good Conduct Time - Program Credits - Halfway House Time
Let's break down an example:
Sentence imposed: 36 months
Good conduct time: 162 days (54 days × 3 years = approximately 5.4 months)
RDAP reduction: 12 months
FSA credits: 4 months (estimated based on programming)
Halfway house: 6 months
Total time served: 36 - 5.4 - 12 - 4 - 6 = 8.6 months (approximately 9 months)
That's someone with a 3-year sentence serving less than 9 months. That's the power of strategic early release planning.
The Difference Between "Release Date" and "Home"
Your official release date is when your sentence ends. But you can be home much earlier through:
Halfway house placement (Residential Reentry Center)
Home confinement (the last portion of halfway house time)
Compassionate release (complete release before sentence ends)
Most inmates are eligible for the last 10-12 months of their sentence to be served in a halfway house, with the final portion on home confinement. This means you can be home — actually sleeping in your own bed — months before your official release date.
The key insight: Your actual time in a federal prison facility can be dramatically shorter than your imposed sentence if you understand and maximize every available program.
RDAP: The Residential Drug Abuse Program
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is the single most powerful early release tool in the federal prison system. It offers up to 12 months of sentence reduction — more than any other program.
I qualified for RDAP, completed the program, and earned the full 12-month reduction. Combined with other strategies, this was critical to serving only 124 days total.
What RDAP Is
RDAP is a 500-hour residential drug treatment program operated by the Bureau of Prisons. It's an intensive, evidence-based program that typically lasts 9-12 months and addresses substance abuse issues through group therapy, individual counseling, and educational programming.
The program is called "residential" because participants live in a dedicated RDAP unit separate from the general population. You attend programming for several hours each day while residing in this specialized housing unit.
Here's what makes RDAP special:
Upon successful completion, you can receive:
Up to 12 months off your sentence (this is applied directly to your release date)
Up to 6 additional months in a halfway house (transitional housing)
Priority consideration for other programs
That's potentially 18 months of benefit from a single program.
RDAP Eligibility Requirements
Not everyone qualifies for RDAP. The eligibility requirements are strict, and you must meet all of them:
1. Documented substance abuse history
You must have a verifiable substance use disorder documented in your Pre-Sentence Report (PSR). This is critical: if your PSR doesn't mention substance abuse, you likely won't qualify.
The documentation can include:
Prior substance abuse treatment
Medical records documenting substance use
DUI convictions or drug-related charges
Statements in your PSR about substance use
Psychological evaluations mentioning substance abuse
2. Sufficient time remaining on your sentence
You need enough time left on your sentence to complete the 9-12 month program. Generally, you need at least 24-36 months remaining when you enter RDAP.
If your sentence is too short, you won't have time to complete the program before your release date, which disqualifies you.
3. No serious disciplinary history
Recent or serious disciplinary infractions can disqualify you from RDAP. The program requires inmates who can function in a therapeutic community environment.
4. No disqualifying offenses
Certain offenses disqualify you from receiving the full 12-month sentence reduction (though you can still participate in RDAP for treatment purposes):
Inmates who used violence (including threats of violence) in the commission of their offense
High-level members of criminal organizations
Inmates convicted of certain career criminal offenses
Even if you're disqualified from the sentence reduction, you can still complete RDAP for its therapeutic benefits and to qualify for other programs.
5. Medical and mental health screening
You must pass medical and psychological screenings showing you're appropriate for the program. Certain mental health conditions may require stabilization before RDAP enrollment.
How to Qualify and Apply for RDAP
The single most important step happens before sentencing:
You must establish substance abuse documentation in your Pre-Sentence Report. If your PSR doesn't mention substance use, it's very difficult to qualify for RDAP later.
Before sentencing:
Discuss substance use history with your probation officer during the PSI interview
Provide medical records documenting substance use or treatment
Get a substance abuse evaluation from a qualified professional
Ensure your attorney addresses substance abuse in your sentencing memorandum
After sentencing:
When you arrive at your designated facility:
Immediately inform your unit counselor that you want to be screened for RDAP
Complete the Drug Abuse Program (DAP) screening form
Request an interview with the RDAP coordinator
Gather supporting documentation (medical records, prior treatment records)
Be persistent — follow up regularly on your application status
The waitlist for RDAP can be 6-12 months or longer at some facilities. Apply immediately upon arrival — don't wait.
Strategic Timing and Facility Selection
Facility selection matters: Some federal prisons have shorter RDAP waitlists than others. If you're facing sentencing, your attorney can request designation to a facility with better RDAP availability.
Facilities with RDAP programs include:
FCI (Federal Correctional Institutions) — most have RDAP
Some FCPs (Federal Prison Camps) — limited RDAP availability
USPs (United States Penitentiaries) — RDAP available at higher security levels
Strategic timing:
The best time to enter RDAP is approximately 24-30 months before your projected release date. This gives you time to:
Complete the 9-12 month program
Earn the full 12-month sentence reduction
Still have time for additional programming before release
Enter too early, and you might complete RDAP with years left to serve. Enter too late, and you won't complete it before your release date (disqualifying you from the sentence reduction).
Completing RDAP Successfully
RDAP is intensive. Expect:
Daily group therapy sessions (several hours per day)
Individual counseling (weekly or bi-weekly)
Educational programming (substance abuse education, life skills, relapse prevention)
Community responsibilities (mentoring newer participants, maintaining the unit)
Homework assignments (journaling, worksheets, treatment plans)
To successfully complete RDAP:
Take it seriously from day one (staff can tell who's genuinely engaged)
Participate actively in groups (don't just sit silently)
Complete all assignments on time
Support your peers (the community aspect is critical)
Work your treatment plan (demonstrate real progress)
Stay disciplinary-free (any infractions can result in removal from RDAP)
Inmates who treat RDAP as "just a program to get time off" usually struggle or get removed. Those who engage authentically with the therapeutic process tend to succeed — and they benefit personally beyond just the sentence reduction.
First Step Act (FSA) Time Credits
The First Step Act, signed into law in 2018, fundamentally changed federal early release by allowing inmates to earn time credits for participating in Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs.
FSA time credits can reduce your time served by 30-40% when combined with other strategies. This is in addition to RDAP, good conduct time, and halfway house placement.
What FSA Time Credits Are
Under the First Step Act, inmates can earn time credits by successfully completing approved programs and productive activities. These credits are then applied to:
Earlier transfer to pre-release custody (halfway house or home confinement)
Earlier supervised release
How much can you earn?
For inmates assessed as minimum or low risk:
10 days of time credit for every 30 days of successful program completion
For inmates assessed as medium or high risk:
5 days of time credit for every 30 days of successful program completion
If you're reclassified to a lower risk level during your incarceration, you can earn the higher rate going forward.
The math is powerful:
If you're low risk and you participate in FSA programming for 24 months:
24 months = 24 × 10 days = 240 days of credit
That's 8 months off your time
Combined with RDAP (12 months), good conduct time (typically 4-6 months on a 24-month sentence), and halfway house (6-12 months), you could serve a fraction of your sentence.
Eligible Programs
The BOP designates certain programs as "Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction" programs that qualify for FSA credits. These include:
Educational programs:
GED completion
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Adult Continuing Education (ACE) courses
Post-secondary education (college courses)
Occupational education programs
Vocational training:
Carpentry, HVAC, welding, electrical work
Computer skills and coding programs
Business and entrepreneurship training
CDL (Commercial Driver's License) preparation
Substance abuse programs:
RDAP (yes, you can earn FSA credits while in RDAP!)
Non-residential drug treatment
Drug abuse education classes
Life skills and reentry programs:
Financial literacy
Anger management
Cognitive behavioral therapy programs
Parenting classes
Victim impact programs
Work assignments:
UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries) jobs
Facility maintenance positions
Food service assignments
Important: Not all programs earn FSA credits. The BOP maintains a list of approved programs, and your facility's EBRR coordinator can tell you which programs qualify.
How to Earn Maximum FSA Credits
Strategy #1: Start immediately
FSA credits accrue from the day you're sentenced (for inmates sentenced after the First Step Act took effect) or from when FSA was implemented. Don't wait months to enroll in programming — start earning credits immediately upon arrival at your facility.
Strategy #2: Stack multiple programs
You can participate in multiple programs simultaneously. For example:
Enroll in RDAP (earning credits for those 9-12 months)
Take college courses through the BOP education department
Participate in a life skills program
Work a UNICOR job
Each program you complete successfully earns you credits.
Strategy #3: Get assessed as low risk
Your risk assessment (conducted by the BOP using the PATTERN tool) determines your FSA credit rate. Inmates assessed as low or minimum risk earn twice the credits as those assessed as medium or high risk.
How to improve your risk assessment:
Maintain a clean disciplinary record (no infractions)
Participate in programs and productive activities
Complete assessments honestly but strategically
Request reassessment periodically (risk levels can be lowered)
Strategy #4: Document everything
Keep records of:
Programs you've completed
Certificates earned
Hours of participation
Staff evaluations
If there's ever a question about your FSA credits, you want documentation proving your participation.
Strategy #5: Combine with RDAP
Here's the powerful combination:
RDAP takes 9-12 months and earns:
Up to 12 months sentence reduction from RDAP completion
FSA credits for the entire time you're in RDAP (approximately 90-120 days of additional credit if you're low risk)
You essentially get double credit: the RDAP reduction plus FSA credits for participating in RDAP.
Applying FSA Credits to Your Release
FSA credits are applied by moving you to pre-release custody earlier. This means:
Instead of spending your last 10-12 months in prison before transferring to a halfway house, your FSA credits move that transfer date earlier.
Example:
Original release date: January 1, 2027 Halfway house eligibility: January 1, 2026 (12 months early) FSA credits earned: 180 days New halfway house transfer: July 1, 2025 (18 months early)
You're home 6 months earlier than you would have been without FSA credits.
Tracking Your FSA Credits
The BOP tracks FSA credits through your SENTRY records (the BOP's inmate management system). You can:
Request a copy of your FSA credit statement from your counselor
Review your credits during unit team meetings
Verify credits are being applied correctly
If you believe credits are missing or miscalculated:
Document the discrepancy
Request a meeting with your unit counselor
File an administrative remedy (BP-9) if necessary
Have your attorney or consultant follow up with the BOP
FSA credit errors are not uncommon. Stay on top of your credit balance and advocate for yourself.
Compassionate Release
Compassionate release allows federal inmates to petition for early release based on extraordinary and compelling circumstances. While historically difficult to obtain, compassionate release has become more accessible since the First Step Act expanded the criteria.
What Qualifies as "Extraordinary and Compelling"
The First Step Act allows courts to consider:
Medical conditions:
Terminal illness with life expectancy of 18 months or less
Serious physical or mental conditions substantially diminishing your ability to function
Conditions requiring long-term care that cannot be provided in prison
Age-related declining health (typically 65+ with deteriorating condition)
Family circumstances:
Death or incapacitation of the only caregiver for your minor children
Incapacitation of your spouse or partner who requires your care
Need to care for elderly parents when you're the only available caregiver
Other extraordinary circumstances:
Excessive sentence disparity (serving significantly more time than co-defendants)
Rehabilitation and low recidivism risk combined with substantial time served
Other compelling reasons that could not have been anticipated at sentencing
COVID-19 considerations:
During the pandemic, courts granted compassionate release more readily for inmates who:
Were at high risk for COVID complications (age 65+, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, etc.)
Were in facilities with active outbreaks
Had compromised immune systems
While COVID-specific releases have slowed, courts remain more receptive to compassionate release petitions than pre-pandemic.
How to Petition for Compassionate Release
Step 1: Exhaust administrative remedies
Before you can petition the court, you must either:
File a request with the warden and wait 30 days for a response, OR
Wait until the warden has denied your request
This is a legal requirement. If you file a motion in court without exhausting administrative remedies first, the court will dismiss it.
Step 2: Prepare your request to the warden
Write a formal request including:
Statement of extraordinary and compelling circumstances
Medical documentation (if medical condition)
Family documentation (if family circumstances)
Evidence of rehabilitation and low recidivism risk
Release plan (where you'll live, work, etc.)
Submit this through your counselor to the warden.
Step 3: Wait 30 days or receive a denial
The warden will either:
Approve your request (rare — most wardens deny)
Deny your request
Not respond within 30 days (constructive denial)
Step 4: File a motion in federal court
Once you've exhausted administrative remedies, you (or your attorney) can file a motion for compassionate release in the court where you were sentenced.
Your motion should include:
Certification that you exhausted administrative remedies
Statement of extraordinary and compelling circumstances
Medical records and expert opinions (for medical claims)
Family documentation (for family circumstance claims)
Evidence of rehabilitation (program completion certificates, disciplinary record, support letters)
Release plan with family/community support
Sentencing factors under 18 USC § 3553(a) supporting release
Step 5: The court decides
The judge will consider:
Whether extraordinary and compelling reasons exist
Whether you pose a danger to the community
Whether the sentencing factors support release
The judge has complete discretion. Some judges grant compassionate release frequently; others almost never do.
Success Rates and Realistic Expectations
Success rates vary dramatically by jurisdiction:
Some districts grant 30-40% of compassionate release motions. Others grant less than 5%.
Factors that improve your chances:
Strong medical documentation from multiple doctors
Terminal illness or severely debilitating condition
Clean disciplinary record and program participation
Strong release plan with family support
Substantial time already served
Low recidivism risk (first-time offender, older age)
Support from the prosecutor (rare but powerful)
Factors that hurt your chances:
Violent offense history
Disciplinary infractions in prison
Limited time served relative to sentence
Lack of medical documentation
No credible release plan
History of non-compliance with supervision
Timing matters:
File too early (only a few months into your sentence), and judges are unlikely to grant release. File when you've served substantial time and can demonstrate rehabilitation, and you have a better chance.
Strategic Use of Compassionate Release
For most inmates, compassionate release should not be your primary early release strategy. It's uncertain, depends on judicial discretion, and requires extraordinary circumstances.
However, it can be strategic when:
You have a genuine qualifying medical condition
You're older (65+) with declining health
You've served substantial time and can demonstrate rehabilitation
You're in a district with judges sympathetic to compassionate release
Standard early release programs (RDAP, FSA) don't apply to your situation
My recommendation: Pursue RDAP and FSA credits as your primary early release strategies. If you also have grounds for compassionate release, pursue it simultaneously. Don't rely solely on compassionate release.
Halfway House and Home Confinement
The final months of your federal sentence can be served outside a prison facility through halfway house placement and home confinement. This is often the most visible form of "early release" — you're home, sleeping in your own bed, months before your official release date.
Residential Reentry Centers (RRC)
Halfway houses — officially called Residential Reentry Centers (RRC) — are community-based facilities where inmates transition from prison to the community.
What halfway houses provide:
Housing in a structured, supervised environment
Job search assistance and employment requirements
Substance abuse counseling and monitoring
Life skills programming
Gradual reintegration into the community
You're allowed to leave the halfway house for:
Work
Job search activities
Medical appointments
Family visits (with approval)
Church or community activities (with approval)
You return to the halfway house each night and on weekends (unless you have approved activities or work).
How Much Time Can You Get?
Federal law allows inmates to serve up to 12 months (or 10% of their sentence, whichever is less) in a halfway house.
The practical reality:
Most inmates receive 6-12 months of halfway house time, with the final 2-6 months on home confinement.
Example:
36-month sentence
Last 12 months in halfway house
Final 6 months on home confinement
This means you're home — actually in your own house — 6 months before your release date, and you were in a halfway house (not a prison facility) for 6 months before that.
Home Confinement (CARES Act and Beyond)
Home confinement allows you to serve the final portion of your sentence in your own home, typically with electronic monitoring (ankle bracelet).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act expanded home confinement eligibility dramatically. Many inmates who would have normally been in prison were placed on home confinement.
Post-pandemic home confinement:
The BOP can still place you on home confinement for:
The final portion of your halfway house placement (typically 10-50% of your halfway house time)
Health-related reasons
Other circumstances at BOP discretion
When you're on home confinement, you can:
Live at home with your family
Work (with approval)
Leave for approved activities (work, medical, religious)
Sleep in your own bed every night
You're still technically in BOP custody, but you're home.
How Case Managers Decide
Your Unit Team (including your case manager) recommends your halfway house placement date. Several factors influence their decision:
Factors that support maximum halfway house time:
Clean disciplinary record
Program participation (RDAP, education, vocational training)
Demonstrated reentry needs (need for job search assistance, treatment continuation)
Good institution adjustment
Community ties (family, support system)
Approved residence and employment plan
Factors that reduce halfway house time:
Disciplinary infractions
Poor program participation
Security concerns
Lack of community ties or release plan
Detainers or immigration issues
Timing:
Your case manager begins planning your RRC placement approximately 17-18 months before your projected release date. This is when you should start:
Developing your release plan
Securing potential employment
Confirming your residence location
Gathering documentation
Maximizing Your Halfway House Time
Strategy #1: Maintain a clean record
Disciplinary infractions, especially in the final 2 years of your sentence, can reduce or eliminate your halfway house time. Stay disciplinary-free.
Strategy #2: Participate in programming
Active participation in programs demonstrates you're preparing for reentry. Complete any recommended programs (substance abuse treatment, anger management, etc.).
Strategy #3: Develop a strong release plan
Have a specific address where you'll live, potential employment lined up, and community support. The better your plan, the more likely you'll receive maximum halfway house time.
Strategy #4: Be proactive with your case manager
Don't wait for your case manager to bring up RRC placement. Request meetings, ask about the process, submit your release plan early, and follow up regularly.
Strategy #5: Consider geographic location
RRC availability varies by location. Major metropolitan areas typically have more halfway house beds available. Rural areas may have limited options, which can affect your placement timing.
Strategic Planning: Maximizing All Options
The inmates who achieve the earliest release dates aren't lucky — they're strategic. They understand that early release planning is a systematic process that starts before they're even sentenced and continues throughout their incarceration.
Here's how to maximize every available early release option:
The Timeline Approach
Before sentencing:
Document substance abuse history for RDAP eligibility
Discuss early release planning with your attorney
Request designation to a facility with good RDAP availability and programming
Ensure your PSR includes relevant information for program eligibility
Upon arrival at your facility:
Immediately request RDAP screening (get on the waitlist day one)
Enroll in FSA-eligible programs
Request risk assessment (aim for low-risk classification)
Meet with your case manager to discuss your release plan
Maintain a clean disciplinary record from day one
Throughout your sentence:
Complete RDAP (earning up to 12 months reduction)
Participate in FSA programming continuously (earning 10-15 days per month)
Earn all good conduct time (54 days per year)
Build a strong release plan for halfway house placement
Request periodic risk reassessment (to maintain or achieve low-risk status)
Document all program completion and achievements
17-18 months before release:
Work with case manager on RRC placement
Finalize release plan (residence, employment, support system)
Complete any remaining programs
Gather documentation for maximum halfway house time
12 months before release:
Transfer to halfway house (if approved for maximum time)
Begin home confinement planning
Secure employment
Complete halfway house programming requirements
Final months:
Transfer to home confinement
You're home, sleeping in your own bed, months before your official release date
Combining Multiple Strategies
The power is in the combination:
Let's look at a real example — a 48-month (4-year) sentence with strategic planning:
Sentence imposed: 48 months
Good conduct time: 216 days (7.2 months) Remaining: 40.8 months
RDAP completion: 12 months reduction Remaining: 28.8 months
FSA credits: 8 months (earning 10 days per month for 24 months of low-risk programming) Remaining: 20.8 months
Halfway house: 12 months Prison time: 8.8 months
Home confinement: 6 months (final portion of halfway house time) Actual time in prison facility: 2.8 months (approximately 3 months)
A 4-year sentence reduced to 3 months in an actual prison facility.
That's an extraordinary outcome, but it's achievable with strategic planning and execution.
When to Start Planning
The answer is always: NOW.
If you're facing sentencing next week, start planning now. If you were just sentenced, start planning now. If you're already serving time, start planning now.
Every day you wait is a day you're not earning FSA credits, not moving up the RDAP waitlist, and not positioning yourself for maximum halfway house time.
The biggest mistake I see: Inmates who wait 6-12 months after arrival to start thinking about early release. By then, they've missed months of FSA credit earning, they're further back on the RDAP waitlist, and they've lost time they can never recover.
How Professional Help Accelerates the Process
Early release planning is complex. You need to:
Navigate BOP policies and procedures
Understand program eligibility requirements
Track multiple timelines and deadlines
Advocate effectively with your unit team
Document everything properly
Plan strategically around your specific sentence and circumstances
Most inmates don't know what they don't know. They miss opportunities because they don't understand:
When to apply for RDAP (timing matters)
Which programs earn FSA credits (not all do)
How to improve their risk assessment (specific strategies exist)
What documentation they need (and when)
How to maximize halfway house time (case managers have discretion)
A federal sentencing consultant who specializes in early release planning can:
Create a customized timeline for your specific sentence
Identify all programs you're eligible for
Help you qualify for RDAP before sentencing (critical documentation)
Guide you through FSA program enrollment
Track your credits and verify BOP calculations
Prepare you for risk assessments
Develop your release plan for maximum halfway house time
Advocate with your unit team when needed
The difference between professional guidance and figuring it out yourself can literally be months or years of your life.
Take Control of Your Release Date
Federal prison sentences are not fixed. Your actual time served depends entirely on how strategically you plan and execute your early release strategy.
I served only 124 days of my sentence by understanding these programs, planning before I was sentenced, and executing systematically from day one. I've helped hundreds of clients do the same — including clients who served only 20% of their sentences through strategic RDAP completion, FSA credit maximization, and halfway house planning.
The key insights:
Early release planning should begin before sentencing, not after you arrive at your facility. The documentation you need for RDAP, the programs you enroll in, and the strategic decisions that determine your release date all depend on preparation that starts early.
The programs work — if you work them strategically:
RDAP can reduce your sentence by 12 months
FSA credits can reduce your time by 30-40%
Halfway house and home confinement can put you home months before your release date
Combined, these programs can reduce a multi-year sentence to months
But you must start immediately. Every month you wait is time you're not earning credits, not moving up the RDAP waitlist, and not positioning yourself for early release.
I offer comprehensive early release planning services including:
Pre-sentencing RDAP qualification strategy
Customized early release timeline for your specific sentence
RDAP application preparation and advocacy
FSA credit maximization planning
Risk assessment preparation and improvement strategies
Halfway house placement planning
Release plan development
Ongoing support throughout your sentence
Most clients reduce their time served by 50-75% through strategic planning and execution.
The investment in professional early release planning pays for itself many times over. A single month of freedom is worth far more than the cost of expert guidance.
Don't leave your release date to chance. Don't wait until you're already in prison to start asking questions. Don't serve more time than you have to.
Schedule your confidential early release planning consultation today.
About the Author:
Joseph De Gregorio is a federal sentencing and early release consultant who served only 124 days of his sentence through strategic & early release planning. After achieving his own dramatic time reduction, he has helped 400+ clients minimize their time in federal custody through RDAP, FSA credits, and strategic program enrollment. Featured in Bloomberg Law, American Bar Association's JustPod podcast, and Business Insider. Learn more about Joseph's story.
