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# Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C.: FederalCriminalDefenseAttorney.com is the federal criminal defense resource of Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. — a boutique law firm whose practice is devoted to federal criminal defense, with a federal post-conviction core and broad coverage across the federal system. The firm is led by Elizabeth Franklin-Best, its principal attorney, who is admitted to the United States Supreme Court and twelve of the thirteen U.S. Courts of Appeals and was named a 2027 Best Lawyers "Best Lawyer" in Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: General Practice, and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Elizabeth Franklin-Best and the firm is also Ranked in Chambers USA 2026 for Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA, serves as Managing Director. The firm represents individuals and organizations nationwide from its office in Columbia, South Carolina.

FederalCriminalDefenseAttorney.com translates federal criminal law into clear, accurate, practitioner-grade guidance for defendants, their families, and fellow lawyers, and explains how the firm defends each kind of matter. Coverage spans white-collar and fraud offenses (wire, mail, bank, securities, and healthcare fraud, tax crimes, money laundering, public corruption, and FCPA); other federal offenses, including drug, firearms, and sex offenses; the federal criminal process and federal sentencing; and the firm's core post-conviction practice — direct appeals, 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motions, compassionate release, presidential pardons and clemency, and the collateral consequences of a federal conviction. A jurisdiction library covers all thirteen U.S. Courts of Appeals and all 94 U.S. District Courts.

The firm offers a paid, one-hour initial consultation. FederalCriminalDefenseAttorney.com is published for informational purposes; it does not provide legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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## Posts
- [What Is Habeas Corpus and Why Is It Important?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-is-habeas-corpus-and-why-is-it-important/): Habeas corpus is one of the most important legal protections in the American justice system. Many people first encounter the term after an arrest, a conviction, or while researching options for appealing a criminal case. 
- [The Best States for Responsible Gun Owners ](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-best-states-for-responsible-gun-owners/): Gun ownership rights differ dramatically across the United States. A firearm carried legally in one state can result in criminal charges just across the border, including, in some cases, jail or prison time, and the rules governing purchase, carry, and self-defense shift dramatically from state to state. 
- [What Is a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and When Do You Need One?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-is-a-federal-criminal-defense-attorney-and-when-do-you-need-one/): If you are under investigation for, or have been charged with, a federal crime, you may be wondering whether you need a federal criminal defense attorney. Federal criminal cases differ significantly from state criminal cases, and they often involve more complex laws, stricter procedural rules, and substantial investigative resources. 
- [Breaking Down Attorney-Client Privilege: What It Means and How It Can Affect Your Case](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/breaking-down-attorney-client-privilege-what-it-means-and-how-it-can-affect-your-case/): If you’re facing criminal charges, you might wonder if it’s safe to tell your lawyer everything. Maybe you worry about sharing personal details or fear you might make things worse if you’re honest about what happened. Attorney-client privilege is meant to solve that problem. 
- [What Proof Is Needed for a Restraining Order?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-proof-is-needed-for-a-restraining-order/): A restraining order can provide important legal protection for people experiencing harassment, threats, abuse, or stalking. However, courts do not automatically grant restraining orders based solely on allegations. The person requesting the order must typically present evidence that legal protection is necessary.
- [What Is Clemency?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-is-clemency/): Clemency is a form of relief that may reduce criminal penalties or lessen the consequences of a criminal conviction. In federal cases, clemency is granted by the President of the United States and may provide relief to individuals who have demonstrated rehabilitation or other compelling circumstances.
- [The Steps of a Criminal Trial](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-steps-of-a-criminal-trial/): Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, especially if you are unfamiliar with how the legal process works. A criminal trial follows a structured sequence of steps designed to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the accused. Understanding these stages can help you better prepare for what lies ahead.
- [Substantive vs. Procedural Law: Distinctions (And Why They Matter)](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/substantive-vs-procedural-law-distinctions-and-why-they-matter/): Criminal appeals can involve issues of both substantive and procedural law. Though the terms are easily dismissed as legal jargon, it’s worth understanding the differences: whether a law is defined as substantive or procedural can have practical implications for a variety of issues like, for instance, retroactivity
- [Dropping Charges in Criminal Cases](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/dropping-charges-in-criminal-cases/): In criminal law, the idea of “dropping charges” is often misunderstood. Many people assume that if an alleged victim no longer wants to move forward, the case will simply go away. In reality, the process is more complex. 
- [7 Common Examples of Police Misconduct](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/7-common-examples-of-police-misconduct/): Police officers are entrusted with significant authority, and most carry out their duties lawfully and professionally. However, when that authority is misused, it can result in serious violations of individual rights. Police misconduct refers to actions by law enforcement that are illegal, unethical, or in violation of established procedures. 
- [5 Things to Remember if You’re up Against False Accusations in Court](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/5-things-to-remember-if-youre-up-against-false-accusations-in-court/): Facing false accusations in court is one of the most stressful and life-altering experiences a person can endure. A single allegation, whether rooted in misunderstanding, mistake, or malice, can threaten your reputation, relationships, and even your freedom. False accusations can arise in both criminal and civil contexts, and without a clear strategy, the consequences can be severe. 
- [Prisoners Raped and Sexually Abused While PREA Standards Pending](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prisoners-raped-and-sexually-abused-while-prea-standards-pending/): As described in this issue’s cover story, in May 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule adopting national standards pursuant to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The rule was published in the Federal Register and became effective on August 20, 2012; however, state and local corrections agencies were given one year to provide PREA-related training to current employees. Likewise, the first PREA audit cycle to ensure compliance with the standards didn’t begin until a year after the rule’s effective date.
- [What RAND Says About Prison Education: Evidence-Based Findings That Transform Criminal Justice Policy](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-rand-says-about-prison-education-evidence-based-findings-that-transform-criminal-justice-policy/): RAND prison education research proves education reduces recidivism and boosts employment—here’s what the data shows. The RAND Corporation’s landmark research on correctional education has fundamentally reshaped how policymakers, correctional administrators, and federal criminal defense attorneys understand the role of education in reducing recidivism and improving post-release outcomes. This analysis draws from RAND’s comprehensive meta-analysis, Government Accountability Office assessments, United States Sentencing Commission data, and insights from Elizabeth Franklin-Best  extensive work with federal defendants navigating educational opportunities during incarceration.
- [Immigration Detention Legal Representation Crisis 2025](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/immigration-detention-legal-representation/): The American immigration detention system faces an unprecedented crisis. Most detained immigrants cannot secure legal representation while facing deportation. Drawing from data by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, government reports, and federal court statistics, this analysis examines a broken system. The dramatic expansion of immigration detention—without guaranteed legal counsel—creates near-certain deportation for thousands. Federal criminal defense attorney Elizabeth Franklin Best and prison policy advisor Christopher Zoukis observe these failures daily.
- [Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Texas Federal Prison Camp: Analyzing the Controversial FPC Bryan Transfer and Its Implications](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/ghislaine-maxwell-moved-to-texas-federal-prison-camp-analyzing-the-controversial-fpc-bryan-transfer-and-its-implications/): Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been quietly transferred from her Florida federal prison to a minimum-security facility in Texas, raising significant questions about Bureau of Prisons security classification policies and the potential for her cooperation with federal authorities. The move to Federal Prison Camp Bryan comes after Maxwell met for two days with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, suggesting a possible shift in her relationship with the Department of Justice.
- [DOJ Inspector General Report Reveals Alarming Federal Prison Inmate Deaths Crisis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/doj-inspector-general-report-reveals-alarming-federal-prison-inmate-deaths-crisis/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons faces a mounting crisis as federal prison inmate deaths reach alarming levels, according to a comprehensive Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report released in February 2024. This groundbreaking investigation examined 344 inmate deaths across federal facilities from 2014 to 2021, revealing systemic failures that have contributed to preventable fatalities in federal custody.
- [Solitary Confinement Reform in the United States: Shifting Attitudes, Legal Change, and the Road Ahead](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/solitary-confinement-reform-in-the-united-states-shifting-attitudes-legal-change-and-the-road-ahead/): Solitary confinement reform in the United States is at a crossroads. Once considered a necessary tool for prison management, solitary confinement is now widely condemned as a practice that inflicts profound psychological and physical harm, undermines rehabilitation, and, in many cases, violates constitutional and international human rights standards. Despite mounting evidence of its dangers and a wave of reforms, tens of thousands of people remain isolated in U.S. prisons and jails every day. This comprehensive analysis explores the history, harms, legal battles, reform efforts, and the future of solitary confinement in America, providing an in-depth thought leadership perspective for policymakers, practitioners, and advocates.
- [Zzyzx, California: The Bizarre Desert Town That Became a Federal Crime Scene](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/zzyzx-california-the-bizarre-desert-town-that-became-a-federal-crime-scene/): Fascinating case study in federal fraud, land crimes, and the intersection of religious freedom with criminal law. Zzyzx represents more than just an oddly named spot on the map; it embodies a complex legal saga involving federal land violations, mail fraud, and false advertising that would challenge even the most experienced federal criminal defense attorneys.
- [House Arrest: A Comprehensive Guide](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/house-arrest-a-comprehensive-guide/): House arrest, also known as home confinement, is an increasingly prevalent alternative sentencing option in today’s criminal justice system, especially in federal cases. Instead of serving time in a traditional prison, eligible individuals complete their sentences at home, subject to strict court-imposed conditions and electronic monitoring. This approach aims to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities, provide a more humane form of punishment, and support the offender’s reintegration into society.
- [Legal Resource Guide to the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/legal-resource-guide-to-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): The 2024 Legal Resource Guide to the Federal Bureau of Prisons is a crucial document that offers comprehensive and updated information about the federal prison system. Released by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), this guide is essential for legal professionals, families of incarcerated individuals, and the inmates. Updated from its 2019 version, the guide reflects the latest legal standards, case law, and BOP policies. It provides critical insight into inmates’ treatment, custody, and rights within the federal system.
- [Federal Prison vs State Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/federal-prison-vs-state-prison/): The differences between federal prison vs state prison in the U.S. criminal justice system are significant. This article delves into these differences in detail, equipping you with knowledge of the critical aspects of each system.
- [Misprision of a Felony: Understanding the Federal Crime](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/misprision-of-a-felony-understanding-the-federal-crime/): Misprision of a felony is a federal crime that occurs when an individual knows about the commission of a felony but fails to report it to authorities. According to 18 U.S.C. 4, anyone who conceals and does not make known the commission of a felony can be charged with misprision of a felony. This can be thought of as the failure to report a crime.Definition of Misprision
- [Western Union Inmate | Western Union Send Money to Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/western-union-inmate-western-union-send-money-to-inmates/): Looking for information on how to use Western Union for inmates? Want to know how to use Western Union to send money to inmates? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
- [Prison Mail Photo Copying: Photocopying Photos to Curb Drug Smuggling](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-mail-photo-copying-photocopying-photos-to-curb-drug-smuggling/): Prison mail policies concerning providing copies of inmate photos are intended to bolster security. Instead, they create significant challenges for inmates and their families. Replacing original photos with photocopied images diminishes the emotional support and connection that family photos can offer. This makes an already difficult situation worse. This article explores the troubling effects of photocopying inmate mail photos, the complications it introduces for families and loved ones, and the broader negative implications of this policy.
- [President Trump Issues Landmark Ross Ulbricht Pardon](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/president-trump-issues-landmark-ross-ulbricht-pardon/): President Donald J. Trump has granted Ross Ulbricht, the founder and operator of the Silk Road online marketplace, a full and unconditional pardon after more than a decade behind bars. This historic turn of events brings renewed focus to the broader implications of the Ross Ulbricht pardon, reigniting debates on federal sentencing, digital-age criminal liability, and reform measures within the U.S. criminal justice system.
- [Prison Entrepreneurship Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-entrepreneurship-program/): According to the Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) one out of 100 Americans is in jail or prison with a total population of 2.3 million incarcerated people. Wow! Those are huge numbers!
- [Indiana State Prison Cat Therapy Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/indiana-state-prison-cat-therapy-program/): Stray cats and kittens–hardened criminals with mental health disabilities. What do they have in common? Walking into the maximum security Indiana State Prison you will find stray cats that have given birth to kittens and from that began the cat therapy program that prisoners claim are helping to change their lives.
- [Safe Harbor Prison Dogs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/safe-harbor-prison-dogs/): Safe Harbor – the sound of that gives one a feeling of safety after a difficult time. And that is just what Safe Harbor Prison Dogs is all about – providing a safe place for dogs who face euthanasia.
- [Prison Teaching Initiative – Pace Center – Princeton University](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-teaching-initiative-pace-center-princeton-university/): Princeton University is a very prestigious, well-known, and highly respected learning establishment. An off-shoot from Princeton is the Pace Center for Civic Engagement which supports efforts by undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni to become engaged citizens and to help address issues of public concern. The goal is to build stronger communities and societies throughout the world.
- [Texas Non-Profit Helps Felons Start Their Own Businesses](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/texas-non-profit-helps-felons-start-their-own-businesses/): The Prison Entrepreneur Program (PEP), a Texas-based non-profit formed in 2004, assists inmates convicted of felonies to prepare for life after prison by developing skills and character, finding post-release employment, and eventually making a success with their businesses.
- [$17.75 Million Settlement for Victims of Pennsylvania “Kids for Cash” Scandal](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/17-75-million-settlement-for-victims-of-pennsylvania-kids-for-cash-scandal/): Several of the defendants in a “widespread scheme and subversion of the Luzerne County juvenile justice system” in Pennsylvania have agreed to a $17.75 million settlement to resolve a class-action federal lawsuit. The scheme involved the building of two private juvenile detention centers and payments to two judges to ensure the facilities were filled with youthful offenders, many of whom were convicted of minor offenses absent legal representation. 
- [AFOI’s Milk and Cookies Children’s Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/afois-milk-and-cookies-childrens-program/): Perhaps the most effective measure of the MAC Program’s success is in statements made by those who have participated in it.
- [Internet Access Is a Human Right. Should Prisoners Have It?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/internet-access-is-a-human-right-should-prisoners-have-it/): Allowing supervised access to the internet could help with rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.
- [Average Prisoner Receives Two Visits While Incarcerated, New Study Finds](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/average-prisoner-receives-two-visits-while-incarcerated-new-study-finds/): No one needs convincing that prison is probably a lonely place, filled with hostile guards and dangerous inmates.  At least from the Hollywood point of view, the only comfort for most convicts is a letter from home or the occasional visit from family or friends.  Sadly, though, a new study indicates that many prisoners do not even have the solace of visitors from outside and that the average inmate receives only two visits during their entire length of incarceration.
- [What Are Indigent Federal Prison Inmates Provided?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-are-indigent-federal-prison-inmates-provided/): The other day a Prison Law Blog reader presented a question.  “My father is preparing to serve a sentence in a federal prison camp. He doesn’t have a lot of money or other resources.  What will the Federal Bureau of Prisons provide him for his basic needs?” Obviously, a good question.  In fact, it’s sad that the Federal Bureau of Prisons doesn’t make this sort of information available to soon-to-be inmates and their families.  Regardless, the Prison Law Blog is here to help.
- [7 Prison Weight Loss Secrets](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/7-prison-weight-loss-secrets/): The abundance of literature on weight loss inevitably leads one to the understanding that successful weight loss tactics are either very extreme or cumbersomely complicated. Some suggest fasting or a liquid diet; others suggest that primarily lean meats should be eaten and at particular times of the day . . . or night. And still, others offer that fish eggs, certain types of Himalayan salts, or God knows what else should be incorporated. This is not one of those articles.
- [Students Partner With Prisoners to Learn Problem-Solving Skills](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/students-partner-with-prisoners-to-learn-problem-solving-skills/): Anthony Covert made a bad decision. At just 18 years of age, he had a disagreement with a peer over a girl. The two decided to duke it out, but Covert upped the ante by bringing a stolen gun to the fight.Despite shooting his romantic rival several times, the victim survived. But now, instead of graduating from the culinary arts school he was attending, Covert is now doing 30 years for attempted murder and first and second-degree assault.
- [UNICOR: Government and Private Contracts](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/unicor-government-and-private-contracts/): Federal Prison Industries, known as UNICOR to most, is the for-hire prison labor arm of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Inside the prisons, UNICOR is known as the best employment that one can hope to obtain. This is because they pay the best wages; $0.23 to $1.15 an hour plus $0.20 an hour for premium consideration when it is warranted, basically slave wages. Yet, slave wages paid for hours and hours of work in prison make you a big spender.
- [How Prison Education Impacts Inmate Outlook](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/how-prison-education-impacts-inmate-outlook/): Inmate students report increased self-confidence and raised self-esteem. They are calmer, and their presence leads to a safer prison environment.
- [Prison Education as a Tool for Socialization](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-education-as-a-tool-for-socialization/): Generally, crime is a violation of generally agreed-upon societal norms that have been codified into law via criminalization.  The concept is that society has deemed certain actions to be acceptable and others to be unacceptable, and when someone violates a social norm we expect that they will be chastised.  This chastisement maintains the agreed-upon social order in our nation and throughout the world.  It is meant to be an act of correction to the individual who violated the norm and a warning to the rest of us concerning the action at hand.
- [7 Steps to a Successful Prison Disciplinary Outcome](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/7-steps-to-a-successful-prison-disciplinary-outcome/): In American prisons, inmates are held to specific codes of conduct. In the Federal Bureau of Prisons, if prisoners violate these codes of conduct, they are subject to disciplinary proceedings, which can result in the loss of telephone, visitation, commissary, and email privileges, loss of good conduct time, confinement to solitary confinement, or even a disciplinary transfer to an institution of higher security. With enough disciplinary infractions, a prisoner’s quality of life can deteriorate quickly.
- [A Guide to Dining in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/a-guide-to-dining-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): While the days of gruel in a tin cup have long gone by for inmates confined in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, no one imprisoned in today’s facilities will accuse their captors of providing a five-star dining experience, either. Most federal prisoners will agree that a key component of happiness behind bars is ensuring that the food they eat is close to the latter category. Napoleon once said, “An army marches on its stomach.” A similar adage applies to prison: a well-fed prisoner is a happy prisoner.
- [Phillips State Prison: Inmate Education Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/phillips-state-prison-inmate-education-program/): Phillips State Prison has fostered various academic programs that lead to a general education diploma.  Historically, this prison’s programs have included remedial literacy, special education, and basic adult education.  It has recently moved beyond the high school education arena, however, to provide college-level courses.  Located in Buford, Georgia, Phillips State Prison is the site of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) Leavell College Extension Center which is geared to “prepare students for current ministry within the Georgia State prison system by providing offenders in prison and beyond incarceration opportunities to obtain AA and BA degrees in Christian Ministry,” according to a document posted by the Georgia Department of Corrections (dcor.state.ga.us/pdf/NOBTS.pdf).
- [Verizon Terminates Collect Call Access for Federal Prisoners](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/verizon-terminates-collect-call-access-for-federal-prisoners/): On April 22, Verizon implemented a service change in which its landline customers are no longer allowed to accept collect calls from inmates confined within the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- [Rehabilitation Program Pairs Prisoners With Horses: “It’s Life-Changing”](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/rehabilitation-program-pairs-prisoners-with-horses-its-life-changing/): American prisoners and wild mustangs roaming the Arizona desert have a lot in common. The most obvious mutual denominator inmates and these untamed beasts share is there are too many of them. There are about five prison programs in the U.S. that bring prisoners and horses together to tame each other and ultimately lower the wild horse populace and out-of-control prison population.
- [Prisoner Organ Transplants, Donations Create Controversy](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prisoner-organ-transplants-donations-create-controversy/): Prison officials in several states are mulling over two sides of the same coin with respect to organ transplants for prisoners: first, the eligibility and cost of such medical procedures, and second, whether prisoners should be allowed to donate their organs.
- [Ex-football Star Exonerated a Decade after Rape Conviction](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/ex-football-star-exonerated-a-decade-after-rape-conviction/): A California high school football star who was exonerated after serving five years in prison for kidnapping and raping a classmate has fulfilled his dream of playing for the NFL, and there are plans to make a movie about his ordeal. Meanwhile, the woman who falsely accused him has been ordered to pay $2.6 million.
- [Tayba Foundation Offers Correspondence Courses](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/tayba-foundation-offers-correspondence-courses/): The Tayba Foundation offers a correspondence program for prisoners desiring to study the Islamic sciences. On the website, Tayba Foundation lists over 20 courses complete with texts, supplementary ready materials, quizzes, essay prompts, and accompanying CD commentaries and/or DVD’s. All of it is in a semester format convenient to students. Currently, the Tayba Foundation has about 400 students and offers these print-based courses to prisoners nationwide.
- [Been There, Done That](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/been-there-done-that/): Kathryn Griffin, 53, leads an unconventional reentry program at the Harris County Jail in Houston for women who have been incarcerated for prostitution. Griffin’s mission to rehabilitate women who were living on the streets supporting their drug addictions by means of prostitution is not just a coincidence. She has lived this lifestyle herself.
- [Travel Within the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/travel-within-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons houses approximately 188,000 inmates in over 200 federal prisons, prison camps, and private contract prisons. Tens of thousands more are housed in federal custody in jails and detention centers not directly operated by the federal prison system. Federal prisoners are continually transported from one federal prison, detention center, or country jail to another as sentences are handed down, inmates’ security points change, population management issues are dealt with, and programming and medical needs are met.
- [Sex Offenders in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/sex-offenders-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): Prison can be a dangerous place, even in the best of circumstances. For inmates convicted of sex offenses, an ever-growing population within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, unique challenges and pitfalls exist beyond those experienced by the prison population as a whole.
- [Vocational and Apprenticeship Training in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/vocational-and-apprenticeship-training-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offers several vocational training and apprenticeship programs for inmates under their care. These programs are designed to teach inmates marketable skills they can use upon release to gain sustainable employment. While program offerings differ from institution to institution, the BOP does offer a surprising variety of programs.
- [Jail vs Prison: What are the Differences?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/jail-vs-prison-what-are-the-differences/): People often use the terms “jail” and “prison” interchangeably in everyday conversation, but these terms refer to distinct types of correctional facilities with different purposes, administrative structures, and conditions. Understanding the differences between jail and prison can clarify how the criminal justice system operates and the experiences of those incarcerated within these institutions. This article aims to elucidate the primary differences between prison vs jail.
- [MP3 Players in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/mp3-players-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): Federal prison inmates are now allowed to utilize an MP3 player service.  This service operated through all Federal Bureau of Prisons’ institutional commissaries and the use of the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS), allows inmates to purchase 8 gigabyte MP3 players for $69 and individual songs for between $0.85 and $1.55 each.
- [UNICOR in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/unicor-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): UNICOR — also known as Federal Prison Industries, Inc. — is a government-owned corporation operated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  It utilizes factory plant managers who oversee inmate workers to produce products and provide services.  For the most part, UNICOR products and services are utilized to lower costs for state and federal agencies, but private companies — such as Target — also utilize UNICOR’s services.  UNICOR employs approximately 18 percent of physically able federal prisoners.  UNICOR plants are located inside federal prisons.
- [Prisons Call it Ad. Seg but Prisoners Call it Torture](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prisons-call-it-ad-seg-but-prisoners-call-it-torture/): This past February 25th, a panel of experts on solitary confinement converged at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to discuss the horrendous practice in our U.S. prisons that many call “cruel and unusual punishment.” While the panel detailed the disastrous effects such isolation causes, the legal challenges through the years, and the “judicial and institutional apathy” towards our 80,000 people in solitary confinement nationwide – as of 2012, 8100 of those in Texas alone– what was most intriguing to me was the response to the panel by the real experts—prisoners.
- [Some GPS Devices Capable of Audio Recording](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/some-gps-devices-capable-of-audio-recording/): Civil libertarians and prisoner advocacy groups have expressed shock and outrage at the discovery that some Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking devices, used to monitor the movement and whereabouts of many pre-trial defendants, parolees, sex offenders, and other persons, function like cell phones and are capable of recording conversations without the knowledge or consent of the people wearing them – including confidential conversations with their attorneys.
- [Life in Prison: Men Who Abuse Small Animals](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/life-in-prison-men-who-abuse-small-animals/): Few things in this world anger me more than grown men who attack or torture small animals and think it’s acceptable. Sadly, I’m often reminded of how much I hate this occurrence due to the apparently large population of animal abusers who reside at FCI Petersburg, the medium security federal prison in Petersburg, Virginia, where I am incarcerated. Tonight was no exception.
- [Prison Consultants: Preparing Clients for Incarceration](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-consultants-preparing-clients-for-incarceration/): Perhaps the most unfortunate aspect of American society is our vast network of prison systems. Crime must be hindered, criminals must pay for their crimes, and prison is where we must confine them.  But what if the person spending time in the slammer is not necessarily a criminal, but an erring citizen?  What if the person sentenced to a term of incarceration does not have the criminal mentality, but made a few poor choices that will haunt them for the rest of their lives?  This is where prison consultants come in.    They help prepare citizens — people who have no experience with the American criminal justice system — for incarceration.
- [What Federal Inmates Should Do When Charged With Disciplinary Infractions](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-federal-inmates-should-do-when-charged-with-disciplinary-infractions/): Disciplinary infractions are a fact of life for inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  Simply put, those incarcerated in federal prison will likely have to defend against incident reports at some point during their incarceration.  Learning how to defend against disciplinary action is not something that should be done after an incident report has been issued.  The methodology necessary to correct a disciplinary infraction should be learned before the problem has even occurred.  This way, the prisoner has the best chance of mitigating the issue at hand or even officially expunging it.
- [Why on Earth Should We Bother Educating Prisoners?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/why-on-earth-should-we-bother-educating-prisoners/): An Australian named John Braithwaite wrote a book titled Prisons, Education, and Work.  His book was published in 1980.  In his book, Braithwaite presented a number of very cogent and persuasive ideas concerning prisoners and education.
- [Federal Inmates Allowed To Utilize MP3 Player Service](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/federal-inmates-allowed-to-utilize-mp3-player-service/): In an innovative move by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), federal inmates are now allowed to purchase MP3 players from their institution’s commissary and individual MP3 files through their housing unit’s Trust Fund Limited Inmate Communication System (TRULINCS) computers.  This system is offered via a federal contract with Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) and has now been implemented system-wide in federal prisons.  Private contract prisons which house federal prisoners (e.g., Corrections Corporation of America and the GEO Group) are not included in this service’s coverage population.
- [Distance Learning: Rhema Bible College](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/distance-learning-rhema-bible-college/): The Word of God is full of truth about unconditional love, overflowing joy, and perfect peace. But if you don’t know these Bible truths, chances are you’re not enjoying their benefits. RHEMA Correspondence Bible School can help! RCBS is a non-accredited home Bible study course that is designed with you in mind. This study program allows you the flexibility of paying for one lesson at a time, and you may complete the lessons at your own pace. You will receive a certificate of completion for each completed study unit and an RHEMA Correspondence Bible School diploma upon completion of all six units. Enroll and pay online, and take a giant first step toward learning The Word.
- [The Victim Offender Reconciliation Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-victim-offender-reconciliation-program/): Mediation for victims of crimes, their families, and the offenders is a large part of finding restitution for the crime and having that crime reoccur. The Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, based in Fresno, California, is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides voluntary, non-fee mediation services to victims of juvenile crime and their offenders.
- [Prison Disciplinary Hearings: Lack of Notice, a Valuable Defense](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-disciplinary-hearings-lack-of-notice-a-valuable-defense/): The vast majority of inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons will one day face a disciplinary proceeding.  These proceedings could be the result of a serious allegation of misconduct (e.g., fighting or brewing alcohol) or a less serious allegation (e.g., feeding the birds, or not making a bed).  Regardless of what the alleged misconduct might entail, the inmate needs to research the facts of the case in order to understand if the disciplinary charge is constitutional on its face.
- [The Bard Prison Initiative: Reducing Recidivism and Changing Lives](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-bard-prison-initiative-reducing-recidivism-and-changing-lives/): The New York-based Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) is one of the largest prison-based higher education programs of its kind.  While serving their prison sentences, participants study rigorous coursework and work toward earning college degrees.  The program offers access to higher education to both incarcerated men and women who want to pursue their education and increase their chances of finding a good job and enjoying a more rewarding life upon their release.  In this way, the program’s mission is to employ education as a vehicle for change—changing people’s futures and the criminal justice system itself.
- [Slowly Closing the Gates: A State-by-State Assessment of Recent Prison Closures](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/state-by-state-prison-closures/): After nearly 40 years of unprecedented growth, our nation’s expanding prison population has finally begun to sputter. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2010 marked the first year since 1972 in which, taken together, state and federal correctional populations declined slightly – a trend that continued in 2011.
- [Finally Out and Among the Living](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/finally-out-and-among-the-living/): By John Jay Powers
- [Criminogenic Needs: Keys to Reducing Recidivism](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/criminogenic-needs-keys-to-reducing-recidivism/): The concept of “criminogenic” is central to understanding what drives individuals toward criminal behavior—and, more importantly, how to prevent it. By exploring the meaning of criminogenic, identifying key criminogenic needs and risk factors, and examining the role of dynamic risk factors, we gain valuable insight into the root causes of crime. This understanding forms the foundation for effective interventions that address underlying issues and ultimately help reduce recidivism. In this post, we’ll break down these critical concepts and discuss how they inform.
- [Sam Bankman Fried Prison | What is SBF’s Prison?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/sam-bankman-fried-prison-what-is-sbfs-prison/): Following Sam Bankman Fried’s November 2, 2023, guilty jury verdicts, all eyes are turning toward his March 28, 2024, sentencing. Likewise, many are wondering where SBF will serve his time in federal prison. This article discusses the Bureau’s designation policies, likely facility placement, and what Sam Bankman-Fried’s life will be like in federal prison.
- [Federal Bureau of Prisons Implements New DNA Collection Policy](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/federal-bureau-of-prisons-implements-new-dna-collection-policy/): Effective February 1, 2011, the Federal Bureau of Prisons instituted a national policy in regard to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) collection. This policy was promulgated under Program Statement #5311.01, entitled “Inmate DNA Sample Collection Procedures.”
- [White Collar Crime – Theft of Trade Secrets](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/white-collar-crime-theft-of-trade-secrets/): Everyone’s had frustrating work experiences. In those situations, it’s tempting to jump ship and work for someone else.
- [White-Collar Crime: Real Estate Fraud](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/white-collar-crime-real-estate-fraud/): Real estate fraud is a hefty offense that can bring the weight of the law down on the accused. Because it is a federal crime, there are burdensome penalties that come along with a conviction. 
- [$320,000 Settlement in Wrongful Imprisonment Case](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/320000-settlement-in-wrongful-imprisonment-case/): A federal lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and imprisonment by the LAPD settled for $320,000 on January 16, 2007.
- [Organizational Spotlight: Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/organizational-spotlight-citizens-united-for-rehabilitation-of-errants/): In the realm of prisoners’ rights and support, several organizations stand out from the rest. CURE (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants) is one of these organizations.
- [Best Federal Prisons To Serve Time](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/best-federal-prisons-to-serve-time/): You can find over a hundred federal prisons in the United States today. However, these prisons aren’t equal; some are better than others regarding safety, comfort, and amenities. Knowing the best federal prisons for your unique situation is extremely helpful in ensuring you are assigned to the easiest and safest place for you to serve time. Learn more about the best minimum- and low-security federal prisons here.
- [Prison Law Library | Jailhouse Lawyers](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-law-library-jailhouse-lawyers/): All Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities permits inmate access to law libraries. This page explains prison law libraries, inmate access to law libraries, and how jailhouse lawyers can help.
- [CARES Act Home Confinement](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/cares-act-home-confinement/): Inmates in federal prison can also secure an early release from prison through CARES Act home confinement. The Act’s name is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. It was signed into law in March 2020.
- [Counterfeiting as a White-Collar Crime](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/counterfeiting-as-a-white-collar-crime/): When the FBI, lawyers, and news organizations refer to white-collar crimes, they are talking about crimes committed by businesses and organizations that violate public trust. 
- [State v. Bassett: Washington’s Historic Ban on Juvenile Life Without Parole](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/state-v-bassett-washingtons-historic-ban-on-juvenile-life-without-parole/): On October 18, 2018, the Washington Supreme Court fundamentally transformed juvenile justice through State v. Bassett, categorically declaring juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) unconstitutional under the state constitution. This landmark decision didn’t merely limit these sentences—it eliminated them entirely, establishing Washington as the national leader in protecting youth offenders from irredeemable punishment. For families navigating the juvenile justice system, legal professionals handling these cases, and individuals currently serving lengthy sentences for crimes committed as children, understanding Bassett’s revolutionary implications has become essential to securing constitutional justice.
- [Understanding the School to Prison Pipeline: Statistics, Facts, and Evidence-Based Solutions](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/understanding-the-school-to-prison-pipeline/): The school to prison pipeline represents a disturbing national trend where children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems through harsh disciplinary policies and increased police presence in schools.
- [Secondary DNA Transfer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/secondary-dna-transfer/): In 1930, the French scientist Edmond Locard published a journal article in which he laid the groundwork for what would become the field of forensic science. Locard said a criminal actor will always leave traces of his or her presence at a crime scene and will always leave traces of the scene on his or her person. Locard’s Exchange Principle revolutionized police investigative techniques.
- [Litigation Heats Up Over Extreme Temperatures in Prisons, Jails](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/litigation-heats-up-over-extreme-temperatures-in-prisons-jails/): During a heatwave in the summer of 2017, dozens of protesters gathered outside the Medium Security Institution in St. Louis, Missouri. They chanted “Shut it down,” after a video showing prisoners at the jail begging for relief from soaring temperatures went viral. But in Texas and elsewhere, prisoners have taken their complaints of extreme – and sometimes deadly – heat to court.
- [Cop Who Firebombed Supervisor’s House Gets 20 Years](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/cop-who-firebombed-supervisors-house-gets-20-years/): A rogue police officer from the Edison, New Jersey’s police department has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following his guilty plea to a string of violent offenses, including the firebombing of his boss’s house.
- [Larry Nassar: What Will His Life Be Like in Federal Prison?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/larry-nassar-what-will-his-life-be-like-in-federal-prison/): Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team physician, is now serving an extended sentence in federal prison for criminal sexual conduct, child pornography, and sexual abuse charges. As part of his plea agreement, Lawrence Gerard Nassar will face a lifetime behind bars, locked away in a high-security federal prison. Here we delve into the details of Nassar’s conviction, his state and federal sentence, the federal prison where he is currently housed, ongoing proceedings, and the broader implications of his case.
- [Prison Education in America: The History and the Promise](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prison-education-in-america-the-history-and-the-promise/): Concerned citizens began the first American prison system in Pennsylvania in 1787, and a clergyman, William Rogers, was the first educator. Since then, there has been an ongoing national debate concerning what we should do with wrongdoers, including whether the criminal justice system should focus solely on punishment, rehabilitation, or a measure of both.
- [Can Prisoners Publish Articles, Blog Posts and Books?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/can-prisoners-publish-articles-blog-posts-and-books/): As someone who regularly writes for publications from prison, I’m often asked what the legal parameters of such conduct are. Typically, this discussion starts with a prisoner’s family member contacting me and expressing that they have been told that their incarcerated loved one is not allowed to publish any articles, blog posts, or books because they are in prison. This logic tends to flow from a commonplace idea: people may not profit from their crimes. But this is a simplistic understanding of a complicated issue. This article strives to help clarify the rights of incarcerated writers, regardless of the prison system they might be incarcerated in.
- [Inmate Work Assignments in Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/inmate-work-assignments-in-federal-prison/): Inmate employment is a requirement within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Except for those inmates who have been designated medically unable to work by Health Services or Psychology Services, all federal prisoners must maintain some form of employment throughout their incarceration. While most inmates will work within the confines of a federal prison, some minimum security inmates housed at Federal Prison Camps are permitted to obtain employment in neighboring communities as part of their release preparation programming.
- [Inmate Admission and Orientation in Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/inmate-admission-orientation-federal-prison/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons has approximately 200 institutions, which consist of federal prisons, prison camps and contracted private prisons, each of which use similar orientation procedures for new arrivals. Referred to as Admission and Orientation (A&O), the process is designed to acquaint new arrivals with local rules and regulations, the procedures and protocols of an institution’s various departments and inmate services, and, among other things, to establish and verify baseline healthcare data through a series of health screenings. Broad-scoped and multifaceted, the A&O process can take up to 28 days to complete.
- [Security Levels in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/security-levels-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons operates 125 stand-alone prisons, 68 satellite prison camps, and has contracts with 13 private prisons. In total, the federal prison system houses 188,722 inmates within five different security levels: minimum, low, medium, high and administrative. BOP institutions are further divided into five regions, which span the United States: Mid-Atlantic Region, North Central Region, Northeast Region, South Central Region, Southeast Region and Western Region. All of these regions are supervised by the Bureau’s Central Office in Washington, DC.
- [The Processing of New Arrivals at Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-processing-of-new-arrivals-at-federal-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons is a massive entity with over 41,000 employees and an annual budget of more than $7 billion. It is responsible for the housing and management of approximately 188,000 federal inmates, each of which must be cataloged, inventoried, and processed into the prison system, and ultimately into each individual federal prison. Needless to say, the processing of new arrivals is a big part of the Bureau’s operations.Inmate processing, commonly known as the intake process, takes place in a prison’s Receiving & Discharge Department. Processing procedures are usually performed by R&D personnel, prison guards, a counselor or case manager, medical and psychological department staff members, and a Special Investigative Supervisor (SIS) technician. A variety of other prison staff members may also assist in the process.A number of elements are involved in the intake process, some of which may vary slightly from prison to prison, but the procedures are essentially the same throughout the federal prison system. The following can be expected at federal prisons of most security levels.
- [Educated Inmates Have Higher Employment Rates and Wages](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/educated-inmates-have-higher-employment-rates-and-wages/): Former inmates face many obstacles in finding a job, but inmates who take educational programs have higher employment rates and better wages. Inmates are almost six times more likely to be unemployed than the general population before even going to prison. It can be worse after prison.
- [Jack Daniel McCullough Released](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/jack-daniel-mccullough-released/): Jack Daniel McCullough, a 76-year-old veteran and former police officer, was convicted in 2012 of the 1957 abduction and murder of a young girl in perhaps the oldest cold case in the nation to go to trial. He was sentenced to life in prison and his murder conviction was affirmed on appeal. See: People v. McCullough, 2015 IL App (2d) 121364, 38 N.E.3d 1 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2015).
- [How to Get Books Into the Hands Of Prison Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/how-to-get-books-into-the-hands-of-prison-inmates/): Young Tyler Fugett from Tennessee recently used his allowance money to buy books for local prisoners, scouring clearance sales at local book stores. The boy, 9, donated more than 100 books to the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office in hopes they would go to the local prison, and has been collecting more, along with toiletry items since then.
- [Aramark’s Correctional Food Services: Meals, Maggots, and Misconduct](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/aramarks-correctional-food-services-meals-maggots-and-misconduct/): Prison food service vendor Aramark was included among 132 businesses in 21 countries that were named the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2015 by Ethisphere Institute, a self-described “global leader” in defining standards for ethical corporate practices. According to the Institute’s website, the designation bestowed upon Aramark “recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business ‘ethically’ and translate those words into action.”
- [NZ’s Newest Prison Permits Inmates to Use Cell Phones, Computers, and Tablets](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/nzs-newest-prison-permits-inmates-to-use-cell-phones-computers-and-tablets/): Excerpt from original article published in The Huffington Post on May 27, 2015.
- [Forty Defendants, Including 24 Guards, Convicted in Widespread Corruption: Scandal at Baltimore City Jail](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/forty-defendants-including-24-guards-convicted-in-widespread-corruption-scandal-at-baltimore-city-jail/): The confessed leader of a powerful gang inside the Baltimore City Detention Center was the government’s star witness at the trial of eight remaining defendants in a widespread racketeering, drug smuggling, bribery, extortion, and money laundering operation that resulted in criminal charges against dozens of guards, prisoners, jail workers, and other defendants.
- [Prosecutorial Misconduct Results in New Trial in Connecticut Murder Case](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prosecutorial-misconduct-results-in-new-trial-in-connecticut-murder-case/): In a rare public rebuke of a prosecutor found to have engaged in a “deliberate pattern of misconduct,” the Connecticut Appellate Court vacated a defendant’s murder conviction based on the prosecutor’s improper remarks during closing arguments.
- [5 Steps to Enrolling in College from Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/5-steps-to-enrolling-in-college-from-prison/): Enrolling in college from prison is no easy task. There is bureaucratic red tape to overcome, an endemic culture of failure, and prison staff members who are more interested in punching a clock than engaging in any form of actual work. But fear not, with persistence, dedication, and a bit of planning, a college education obtained while in prison is possible.
- [Entertainment in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/entertainment-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons provides inmates with a number of avenues of entertainment.  These avenues include personal FM radios, community televisions, personal MP3 players, and institutional movies.  These forms of entertainment are offered in an effort to reduce inmate idleness and the ills that come along with it.
- [Shaming Offenders Misses the Point; Rehabilitate Them](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/shaming-offenders-misses-the-point-rehabilitate-them/): Over the past several years, a number of criminal justice and social commentators have discussed the idea of shaming or guilting as an alternative sanction for minor criminal wrongdoing.  They have suggested that shaming or guilting is less expensive, more effective, and allows the offender to stay in the community — thus enabling them to continue to work, take care of their children, and try to make amends for their crimes.  While the ideas of shaming and guilting are an interesting form of social chastisement, they miss the point by simply making the criminal feel bad about their actions while failing to treat them for what ills them.  This might make us feel better since the lawbreaker is receiving just deserts (retribution for their crimes) but fails to fix the problem in the first place.  And this places Americans in a precarious position: feeling good about the shaming of the offender but leaving us with a false sense of security since the underlying problem has not been resolved.
- [An Interview with Noam Chomsky on Criminal Justice and Human Rights](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/an-interview-with-noam-chomsky-on-criminal-justice-and-human-rights/): On February 5, 2014, Prison Legal News editor Paul Wright interviewed Noam Chomsky, 85, at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts. Professor Chomsky is the foremost dissident intellectual in the United States, and for decades has been a prominent critic of U.S. foreign policy, human rights abuses, imperialism, and the media’s facilitation of the same. He is also one of the world’s eminent linguists and has been a professor of linguistics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology since 1955. He was arrested and jailed for anti-war activism in the 1960s.
- [The Purpose of Prison and the Measuring Stick of Recidivism](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-purpose-of-prison-and-the-measuring-stick-of-recidivism/): In a perfect world, prison generally has three purposes: prison acts as a deterrent to instant and repeat crimes, prison punishes the wrongdoer, and prison ideally treats or rehabilitates the wrongdoer so they no longer engage in crime.  This article will address these three purposes of prisons and show how the instance of recidivism can act as a measuring stick to the success or failure of America’s prison system.
- [Miracle Village](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/miracle-village/): Venturing far into the swamp lands of southern Florida, alligators lazily crawl through murky irrigation waterways and sugar cane lines in the marshy fields. Further down the muddy road, old plantation flats border the homestead grounds.
- [Book Marketing from Prison: How to Sell Books While Incarcerated](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/book-marketing-from-prison-how-to-sell-books-while-incarcerated/): Book marketing in the world outside of prison is fairly straightforward. The author writes a book, ideally has the foresight to build an author platform in the process, and then uses the platform and other tools to market the book once it is published.
- [The Cost of Recidivism: Victims, the Economy, and American Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/the-cost-of-recidivism-victims-the-economy-and-american-prisons/): In the criminal justice community, we often hear about recidivism. This is the relapse of former prisoners or probationers back into crime. The reason we focus so much on this topic is that it is a measure of our success. None of us teach prisoners or promote prison reform solely because we find it interesting: we do so because we aim to make a difference in our students and the world around us. And recidivism rates are our measuring stick. The lower the rate, the more successful we have been. The higher the rate, the more work still needs to be done.
- [What Do TV and Movies Get Right and Wrong About Prisons?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-do-tv-and-movies-get-right-and-wrong-about-prisons/): A few months back, when I first started with In These Times, I had a talk with Logan Sachon at The Billfold about what I intended to do with The Prison Complex and why I find prisons so infuriating and fascinating. It was an enjoyable discussion. But when she asked me, “What do TV and movies get right … and what do they get wrong” about prisons, I admitted I didn’t really know; I’ve never served time in prison, and anything I possess approaching journalistic expertise about incarceration comes from what I’ve read, conversations I’ve had, and policy discussions I’ve followed.
- [7 Tips to a Successful Prison Disciplinary Hearing Outcome](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/7-tips-to-a-successful-prison-disciplinary-hearing-outcome/): Prisoners incarcerated in both federal and state correctional systems are subject to prison disciplinary codes of conduct through which they can be sanctioned for committing disciplinary code violations. Often these disciplinary processes are nothing more than a proverbial kangaroo court. The prisoner is charged with misconduct, issued an incident report (sometimes called a “Disciplinary Report” or informally known as a “Ticket” or a “Shot”), brought before a hearing body consisting of the reporting officer’s peers, found guilty of the alleged prison disciplinary code violation(s), and sanctioned for the alleged conduct. Sadly, this is not an exaggeration as the process truly is this simple, straightforward, and unfortunate. There are no true judges and juries present, only a colleague or two of the reporting officers who make the guilty/not guilty determination.
- [Texas Prison Burials](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/texas-prison-burials/): If a Texas state prisoner dies or is executed, relatives or friends can pick up the body. If they don’t, he or she is buried in the largest prison graveyard in the United States – the Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas. Such burials occur around 100 times each year.
- [Senators Announce Changes to FCI Danbury Transfer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/senators-announce-changes-to-fci-danbury-transfer/): WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that in response to concerns that they raised over the last two months, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has now indicated that it has altered its plan to turn the only secure facility for women in the Northeast, the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) at Danbury, Connecticut, into a facility for men.  BOP now intends to construct a new facility for female inmates that will be located near the FCI and maintain a satellite camp for women close by as well.
- [Distance Learning: Moody Bible Institute](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/distance-learning-moody-bible-institute/): There are few religious institutions the world over as renowned as the Moody Bible Institute.  Founded in 1901, Moody has educated some of the greatest religious scholars of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
- [Blackstone Career Institute Distance Learning](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/blackstone-career-institute-distance-learning/): Founded in 1890, Blackstone Career Institute is one of the oldest distance learning schools in the U.S.  Over 125,000 people have changed their lives by taking a course with Blackstone. We have a long history of providing convenient and affordable education for prison inmates. Education is the cornerstone of success and has proven benefits for the incarcerated:
- [Adams State University Distance Learning for Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/adams-state-university-distance-learning-for-inmates/): Welcome to the Adams State University Prison College Program. Here you will find information about what Adams State University can offer to incarcerated individuals.
- [In Defense of Rational Sex Offender Public Policy and Laws](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/in-defense-of-rational-sex-offender-public-policy-and-laws/): In the past several weeks I have been researching the sex offender laws applicable to sex offenders living in Rhode Island and in South Carolina. While not surprising, the laws are anything but rational and they are certainly not empirically based. This goes across the board, not merely in Rhode Island or South Carolina but at both the state and federal levels.
- [How Much Money Should I Send My Incarcerated Loved One?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/how-much-money-should-i-send-my-incarcerated-loved-one/): Christopher Zoukis, a 27-year-old federal prisoner, is the author of Education Behind Bars: A Win-Win Strategy for Maximum Security (Sunbury Press, 2012), a contributing writer for Prison Legal News, and a regular commentator on prison matters in the penal press. He has navigated the troublesome waters of incarceration for the past 8 years, in both federal and state prisons, and at the medium and low security levels. Today, I sit down with Mr. Zoukis to discuss the complex issue of determining how much money family members and friends of the incarcerated should send to those in prison.
- [Securing The Right Transfer in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/securing-transfer-federal-bureau-prisons/): Federal prisoners are not given a choice in which prison they are first designated to. This designation is made by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC) in Grand Prairie, Texas. Initial designation determinations are based upon a number of factors. These factors are scored using the BOP’s Custody and Classification Form, which takes into account length of sentence, charge, criminal history, and a number of other factors, such as release destination, history of escapes, and self-surrender status.
- [Oklahoma Escapee Surrenders to Police after 14 Years on the Run](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/oklahoma-escapee-surrenders-to-police-after-14-years-on-the-run/): On April 26, 2013, David Lee Kemp, 43, turned himself into the Comanche County, Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office. He was actively being sought by the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and other law enforcement agencies for escaping from the Comanche County Jail 14 years earlier. “He said that he was just tired basically of running and it was affecting his health,” said Sheriff Kenny Stradley.
- [Elderly Prisoners in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/elderly-prisoners-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): Earlier this week, a loyal Prison Law Blog reader presented a situation to us and asked for our help. The reader said that his elderly family member, who’s currently incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons on a crack cocaine-related offense, had served 24 years in prison — has maintained a clean disciplinary record — and just turned 72.
- [LaSalle Corrections: A Family-Run Prison Firm](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/lasalle-corrections-a-family-run-prison-firm/): Unique circumstances have combined to make northern Louisiana a prime location for private prisons, as Louisiana sheriffs can profit by letting a private company build and operate facilities that house both local prisoners and prisoners from other jurisdictions.
- [U.S. Citizens Mistakenly Snared, Deported by DHS and ICE](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/u-s-citizens-mistakenly-snared-deported-by-dhs-and-ice/): An increasing number of American citizens have been questioned, detained, and even deported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as a result of databases that incorrectly identify them as undocumented immigrants.
- [Passive Resistance: An Alternative to Aggression](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/passive-resistance-an-alternative-to-aggression/): Avoiding aggression in prison is not easy sometimes.  In prison, there are two sets of informal social rules which inmates must follow.  One set of informal rules is utilized when dealing with fellow inmates, and the other more formal set is used when dealing with the guards.  At times — when the guards are being particularly difficult, for example — inmates will want to treat the guards as they would fellow inmates (in a “convict” way).  This is often a very bad idea because it almost certainly results in the inmate being issued an incident report or taking a trip to the hole, for insolence or other similar violations of prison rules.  Instead of employing such clearly failing tactics with the guards, I support passive resistance.
- [Inmates, Prisoners, and Convicts: What’s the Difference?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/inmates-prisoners-and-convicts-whats-the-difference/): Prisons are political places. Nothing shows this more than how those in prisons choose to refer to themselves. Some prefer the term prisoner. Others prefer inmate. And still, others favor convict. Since prison is such a political environment, referring to those in the prison context pursuant to their chosen term, whether inmate, prisoner, or convict, is essential. But how to decide which term to use? What is the significance of each term?
- [ADX Prisoner Not Allowed to Communicate with Family Members or Receive Publications under SAMs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/adx-prisoner-not-allowed-to-communicate-with-family-members-or-receive-publications-under-sams/): In another series of court rulings upholding the use of Special Administrative Measures (SAMs), a prisoner at the federal ADX supermax facility in Florence, Colorado was prohibited from receiving certain publications and communicating with his nieces and nephews.
- [Anti-Immigrant Arizona Sheriff Outed by His Mexican Ex-Boyfriend](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/anti-immigrant-arizona-sheriff-outed-by-his-mexican-ex-boyfriend/): Paul Bebeu, Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, and a former police officer, was a rising Republican star within the state in 2012 – crusading in support of the anti-immigrant legislation SB1070, co-chairing Arizona’s campaign for Mitt Romney’s presidential bid and espousing the so-called family values that appealed to his conservative base.
- [What Are Prison Education, Inmate Education, and Correctional Education?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-are-prison-education-inmate-education-and-correctional-education/): Prison education, inmate education, and correctional education are, depending on whom you ask, essentially the same concept.  They comprise the field of educating those in prisons or jails.  The difference in nomenclature has to do with which group a person belongs to, based on preference more than substance.  Those incarcerated in a correctional setting tend to refer to their learning as prison education, while regular staff prison educators tend to refer to the education they provide as inmate education.  Academics, and those who think of education in prison as a method of correction, tend to view this sort of education — an education provided to prison inmates — as correctional education.
- [How to Defend Against Federal Bureau of Prisons Disciplinary Proceedings](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/how-to-defend-against-federal-bureau-of-prisons-disciplinary-proceedings/): The vast majority of inmates within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will eventually find themselves the focus of a disciplinary proceeding.  This is because BOP disciplinary policy includes everything from the seemingly inconsequential to the criminal.  In fact, federal inmates are known to receive incident reports for actions that they weren’t even aware were prohibited.  And, once these proceedings commence, it is too late to learn how to defend against them.  This article aims to provide a crash course on how inmates can defend themselves against prison disciplinary proceedings.
- [What to Do When a Student Lies](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-to-do-when-a-student-lies/): One day when I was teaching my Writing and Publishing Adult Continuing Education class here at FCI Petersburg, I had a student lie to me.  It wasn’t a malicious lie, and it didn’t do any real damage.  But it was a lie nonetheless, and, as such, I didn’t like it one bit.
- [Prisoners’ Wives, Girlfriends and Partners](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/prisoners-wives-girlfriends-and-partners/): Having a loved one, especially a husband, or partner in prison can be a devastating and lonely experience. Loss of financial help, parenting help and societal stigmas can be extremely difficult to deal with.
- [Pups on Parole – Heaven Can Wait Animal Society](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/pups-on-parole-heaven-can-wait-animal-society/): Imagine the love a dog that is on its “last days” at an animal shelter must feel when they are unconditionally loved by a human that at one time abused them. Imagine the love an incarcerated woman feels when she can help earn the trust of an abused dog.
- [Cuddly Catz Prison Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/cuddly-catz-prison-program/): Prison inmates cuddling and caring for fuzzy felines in a prison cell? That seems an unlikely picture. Yet, through an innovative and brand-new program at the Larch Correctional Facility in Washington State, a few very select inmates and a couple of really lucky cats have the opportunity to help each other learn responsibility, compassion, and unconditional love. The Larch Correctional Facility is a minimum-security prison in Yacolt, Washington. In cooperation with the local animal shelter, the program includes two cats and four inmates.
- [“From Jail to Yale: Serving Time on Stage”](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/from-jail-to-yale/): It can be hard to imagine that someone who spent most of their youth in prison, is today an award-winning actor.
- [Changing Lives Through Literature-An Alternative Sentencing Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/changing-lives-through-literature-an-alternative-sentencing-program/): For many of us, reading is a part of our daily life. Yet some adults and youth have not been exposed to literature or may not even know how to read. Reading can help enlighten the mind, help with character building, and help transform lives.
- [What is Prison Education and Why Should We Care?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/blog/what-is-prison-education-and-why-should-we-care/): Prison education, also known as Inmate Education and Correctional Education, is an expansive term encompassing any educational activities occurring inside a prison. These educational activities include both vocational training and academic education. The goal of such activities is to prepare the prisoner for success outside of prison and to enhance the rehabilitative aspects of prison.

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- [Georgia Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/georgia/): Have you been accused of a federal crime in Georgia? Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. can help. Call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a Georgia federal criminal defense attorney. Our firm represents clients nationwide in federal investigations, criminal prosecutions, appeals, sentencing, and post-conviction matters.
- [South Carolina Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/): South Carolina houses four stand-alone federal prisons and four federal prison camps. Each of these South Carolina federal prisons is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 4,189 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in South Carolina.South Carolina Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [South Carolina Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/): If you are under investigation for or have been charged with a federal crime in South Carolina, the decisions you make early in your case can have lasting consequences. Federal investigations are often extensive, and prosecutors typically have significant resources available to pursue convictions. 
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- [New York Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/new-york/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in New York? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to discuss your situation with a New York federal criminal defense lawyer. With 43 years of experience, our firm represents clients across the United States facing serious federal investigations and prosecutions.
- [Arizona Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/arizona/): Have you or a loved one been arrested for an Arizona federal crime? If so, you need an Arizona federal criminal defense attorney to defend you. Since federal criminal convictions carry much harsher sentences, many criminal defendants plead guilty because fighting federal charges is challenging. That doesn’t mean you don’t have other options, though.
- [Privacy Policy](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/privacy-policy/): Home \ Privacy Policy
- [SENTRY National On-Line Automated Information System – BOP Program Statement 5890.13](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/sentry-national-on-line-automated-information-system-bop-program-statement-5890-13/): To designate SENTRY as the Bureau’s national on-line automated information system and establish the procedure for the development of and updates to written instructions for SENTRY modules.
- [Request to Staff, Inmate – BOP Program Statement 5511.07](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/request-to-staff-inmate-bop-program-statement-5511-07/): To provide procedures which allow an inmate to make a written request to a staff member.
- [Personnel Records and Files – BOP Program Statement 3293.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/personnel-records-and-files-bop-program-statement-3293-01/): To provide procedures and responsibilities for: the clearance of separating employees, personnel records, and time and attendance reporting.
- [Ion Spectrometry Device Program – BOP Program Statement 5522.02](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/ion-spectrometry-device-program-bop-program-statement-5522-02/): To provide instructions for the Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) Ion Spectrometry Device Program at institutions.
- [Hunger Strikes – BOP Program Statement 5562.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/hunger-strikes-bop-program-statement-5562-05/): The Bureau of Prisons provides guidelines for the medical and administrative management of inmates who engage in hunger strikes. It is the responsibility of the Bureau of Prisons to monitor the health and welfare of individual inmates, and to ensure that procedures are pursued to preserve life.
- [Female Offender Manual – BOP Program Statement 5200.07](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/female-offender-manual-bop-program-statement-5200-07/): To ensure the Bureau provides programs, services, and policies that are gender-responsive, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and address the unique needs of incarcerated females at facilities that house female offenders.
- [Female Integrated Treatment (FIT) – BOP Program Statement 5240.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/female-integrated-treatment-fit-bop-program-statement-5240-01/): This Program Statement establishes policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines for the delivery of the Female Integrated Treatment (FIT) Program to female inmates.
- [Employee Wellness – BOP Program Statement 5347.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/employee-wellness-bop-program-statement-5347-01/): The Bureau of Prisons’ (Bureau) Employee Wellness program was developed in response to the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act passed by Congress in 2017. A January 2019 Department of Justice Report to Congress indicates the suicide rate for law enforcement officers is estimated to be 17 per 100,000 people. Historically, the Bureau’s suicide rate has been higher than the average law enforcement rate. The Bureau recognizes the demands of correctional work and is committed to the safety and well-being of its workforce.
- [University of Northern Iowa Guided Independent Study](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/prison-college/university-of-northern-iowa-guided-independent-study/): University of Northern IowaGuided Independent Study2637 Hudson RoadCedar Falls, IA 50614-0223
- [Southwest University](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/prison-college/southwest-university/): Southwest University2200 Veterans BoulevardKenner, LA 70062
- [Huntington College of Health Sciences](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/prison-college/huntington-college-of-health-sciences/): Huntington College of Health Sciences117 Legacy View WayKnoxville, TN 37918
- [Designation of State Institution for Service of Federal Sentence – BOP Program Statement 5160.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/designation-of-state-institution-for-service-of-federal-sentence-bop-program-statement-5160-05/): To provide instructions for the designation of a state institution for concurrent service of a federal sentence.
- [Communications Management Units – BOP Program Statement 5214.02](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/communications-management-units-bop-program-statement-5214-02/): This subpart defines the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (Bureau) authority to operate, and designate inmates to, Communications Management Housing Units (CMUs) within Bureau facilities.
- [Commissioned Officer Student Training Extern Program – BOP Program Statement 6021.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/commissioned-officer-student-training-extern-program-bop-program-statement-6021-04/): To provide updated instructions and procedures to field staff concerning the Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (COSTEP) of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS). The Bureau encourages all institutions to actively consider COSTEP as a viable recruitment supplement.
- [Central Inmate Monitoring System (PS Only) – BOP Program Statement 5180.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/central-inmate-monitoring-system-ps-only-bop-program-statement-5180-05/): The Bureau of Prisons monitors and controls the transfer, temporary release (e.g., on writ), and community activities of certain inmates who present special needs for management. Such inmates, known as central inmate monitoring (CIM) cases, require a higher level of review which may include Central Office and/or Regional Office clearance for transfers, temporary releases, or community activities. This monitoring is not to preclude a CIM case from such activities, when the inmate is otherwise eligible, but rather is to provide protection to all concerned and to contribute to the safe and orderly operation of federal institutions.
- [Video Visiting and Telephone Calls Under the CARES Act – BOP Operations Memorandum 002-2021](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/video-visiting-and-telephone-calls-under-the-cares-act-bop-operations-memorandum-002-2021/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Unit Management Manual – BOP Program Statement 5321.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/unit-management-manual-bop-program-statement-5321-09/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Transfer of a Prisoner to State Custody Prior to Release from the Federal Sentence – BOP Program Statement 5140.44](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/transfer-of-a-prisoner-to-state-custody-prior-to-release-from-the-federal-sentence-bop-program-statement-5140-44/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Staff Correspondence About Inmates – BOP Program Statement 5840.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/staff-correspondence-about-inmates-bop-program-statement-5840-04/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Sexually Abusive Behavior Prevention and Intervention Program – BOP Program Statement 5324.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/sexually-abusive-behavior-prevention-and-intervention-program-bop-program-statement-5324-12/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Receiving and Discharge Manual – BOP Program Statement 5800.18](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/receiving-and-discharge-manual-bop-program-statement-5800-18/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Management of Inmates with Disabilities – BOP Program Statement 5200.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/management-of-inmates-with-disabilities-bop-program-statement-5200-06/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Incoming Publications – BOP Program Statement 5266.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/incoming-publications-bop-program-statement-5266-11/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Human Resource Management Manual – BOP Program Statement 3000.03](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/human-resource-management-manual-bop-program-statement-3000-03/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Hostage Situations or Criminal Actions Requiring FBI Presence – BOP Program Statement 5508.02](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/hostage-situations-or-criminal-actions-requiring-fbi-presence-bop-program-statement-5508-02/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [First Step Act Program Incentives – BOP Program Statement 5220.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/first-step-act-program-incentives-bop-program-statement-5220-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Correctional Support Teams – BOP Program Statement 5337.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/correctional-support-teams-bop-program-statement-5337-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Awards Program, Incentive Awards – BOP Program Statement 3451.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/awards-program-incentive-awards-bop-program-statement-3451-05/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Bureau of Prisons Anti-Harassment Policy – BOP Program Statement 3713.32](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/bureau-of-prisons-anti-harassment-policy-bop-program-statement-3713-32/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) takes all necessary steps to prevent all forms of harassment, both sexual and non-sexual. The Bureau is committed to providing a safe environment for all employees free from discrimination and harassment including sexual harassment. The Bureau will treat all incidents seriously and will promptly investigate all allegations of harassment.
- [Accounting for the Cost of Incarceration Fee – BOP Program Statement 2011.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/accounting-for-the-cost-of-incarceration-fee-bop-program-statement-2011-11/): This Program Statement establishes procedures for processing and accounting for the Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) imposed on Federal inmates.
- [Special Housing Units – BOP Program Statement 5270.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/special-housing-units-bop-program-statement-5270-12/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Release of Inmates Prior to a Weekend or Legal Holiday – BOP Program Statement 5140.36](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/release-of-inmates-prior-to-a-weekend-or-legal-holiday-bop-program-statement-5140-36/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Reintegration Housing Unit (RHU) Activation Procedures – BOP Operations Memorandum 003-2016](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/reintegration-housing-unit-rhu-activation-procedures-bop-operations-memorandum-003-2016/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Psychology Treatment Programs – BOP Program Statement 5330.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/psychology-treatment-programs-bop-program-statement-5330-11/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Management of Aging Offenders – BOP Program Statement 5241.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/management-of-aging-offenders-bop-program-statement-5241-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Mail Management Manual – BOP Program Statement 5800.16](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/mail-management-manual-bop-program-statement-5800-16/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Laboratory Services – BOP Program Statement 6370.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/laboratory-services-bop-program-statement-6370-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Inmate Property Claims – BOP Program Statement 5580.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-property-claims-bop-program-statement-5580-09/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Food Service Manual – BOP Program Statement 4700.07](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/food-service-manual-bop-program-statement-4700-07/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Federal Tort Claims Act – BOP Program Statement 1320.07](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/federal-tort-claims-act-bop-program-statement-1320-07/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [English as a Second Language (ESL) Program – BOP Program Statement 5350.24](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/english-as-a-second-language-esl-program-bop-program-statement-5350-24/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Discrimination and Retaliation Complaints Processing (EEO) – BOP Program Statement 3713.31](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/discrimination-and-retaliation-complaints-processing-eeo-bop-program-statement-3713-31/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Community Corrections Manual (CN-3) – BOP Program Statement 7300.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/community-corrections-manual-cn-3-bop-program-statement-7300-09/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Bureau of Prisons Acquisition Policy – BOP Program Statement 4100.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/bureau-of-prisons-acquisition-policy-bop-program-statement-4100-06/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Worker’s Compensation Program – BOP Program Statement 1601.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/workers-compensation-program-bop-program-statement-1601-06/): To establish procedures for the Bureau’s Workers’ Compensation Program to ensure compliance by all employees with the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) (20 CFR Part 10). In addition:
- [Visiting Regulations – BOP Program Statement 5267.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/visiting-regulations-bop-program-statement-5267-09/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual – BOP Program Statement 4500.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/trust-fund-deposit-fund-manual-bop-program-statement-4500-12/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Suicide Prevention Program – BOP Program Statement 5324.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/suicide-prevention-program-bop-program-statement-5324-08/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Rated Capacities for Bureau Facilities – BOP Program Statement 1060.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/rated-capacities-for-bureau-facilities-bop-program-statement-1060-11/): To establish procedures for determining and reporting each institution’s rated capacity and its total capacity.
- [Personal Property, Inmate – BOP Program Statement 5580.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/personal-property-inmate-bop-program-statement-5580-08/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Mobile Home Sites, Staff Housing – BOP Program Statement 4220.03](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/mobile-home-sites-staff-housing-bop-program-statement-4220-03/): OPI: ADM/FAC
- [Juvenile Delinquents – BOP Program Statement 5216.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/juvenile-delinquents-bop-program-statement-5216-06/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Urine Surveillance and Narcotic Identification – BOP Program Statement 6060.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/urine-surveillance-and-narcotic-identification-bop-program-statement-6060-08/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Treatment and Care of Inmates With Mental Illness – BOP Program Statement 5310.16](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/treatment-and-care-of-inmates-with-mental-illness-bop-program-statement-5310-16/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Inmate Central File, Privacy Folder, and Parole Mini-Files – BOP Program Statement 5800.17](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-central-file-privacy-folder-and-parole-mini-files-bop-program-statement-5800-17/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Drug-Free Workplace – BOP Program Statement 3735.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/drug-free-workplace-bop-program-statement-3735-04/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Release of Information – BOP Program Statement 1351.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/release-of-information-bop-program-statement-1351-05/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Recreation Programs, Inmate – BOP Program Statement 5370.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/recreation-programs-inmate-bop-program-statement-5370-11/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Commutation of Sentence, Petition For – BOP Program Statement 1330.15](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/commutation-of-sentence-petition-for-bop-program-statement-1330-15/): An inmate may file a petition for commutation of sentence in accordance with the provisions of 28 CFR Part 1.
- [Physical and Medical Standards for Newly Hired Correctional Employees – BOP Program Statement 3906.24](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/physical-and-medical-standards-for-newly-hired-correctional-employees-bop-program-statement-3906-24/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Non-Discrimination Towards Inmates – BOP Program Statement 1040.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/non-discrimination-towards-inmates-bop-program-statement-1040-04/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Community Corrections Center (CCC) Utilization and Transfer Procedures – BOP Program Statement 7310.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/community-corrections-center-ccc-utilization-and-transfer-procedures-bop-program-statement-7310-04/): OPI: CPD
- [Jurisdiction on Escape-Related Issues MOU- USMS, FBI, BOP – BOP Program Statement 1434.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/jurisdiction-on-escape-related-issues-mou-usms-fbi-bop-bop-program-statement-1434-06/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Inmate DNA Sample Collection Procedures – BOP Program Statement 5311.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-dna-sample-collection-procedures-bop-program-statement-5311-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Grooming – BOP Program Statement 5230.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/grooming-bop-program-statement-5230-05/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Facilities Operations Manual – BOP Program Statement 4200.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/facilities-operations-manual-bop-program-statement-4200-12/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Escorted Trips – BOP Program Statement 5538.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/escorted-trips-bop-program-statement-5538-08/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Employment – BOP Program Statement 3300.03](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/employment-bop-program-statement-3300-03/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Correctional Systems Manual – BOP Program Statement 5800.15](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/correctional-systems-manual-bop-program-statement-5800-15/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [BOP Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Regulations – BOP Program Statement 2200.04](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/bop-temporary-duty-tdy-travel-regulations-bop-program-statement-2200-04/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Chaplains’ Employment, Responsibilities, and Endorsements – BOP Program Statement 3939.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/chaplains-employment-responsibilities-and-endorsements-bop-program-statement-3939-08/): To establish standards and procedures by which Chaplains are hired and maintain their employment with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau). This Program Statement also:
- [Categorization of Offenses – BOP Program Statement 5162.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/categorization-of-offenses-bop-program-statement-5162-05/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [USP Yazoo City | United States Penitentiary Yazoo City](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/mississippi/yazoo-city-usp/): United States Penitentiary Yazoo City is a high-security federal prison located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. It is also known as Yazoo City USP and Mississippi penitentiary. The facility houses male inmates.
- [USP Victorville | United States Penitentiary Victorville](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/usp-victorville/): United States Penitentiary Victorville is a high-security federal prison in Victorville, California. Also known as USP Victorville Prison, the facility houses male inmates.
- [USP Tucson | United States Penitentiary Tucson](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/usp-tucson/): United States Penitentiary Tucson is a high-security federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. It is also known as USP Tucson prison. USP Tucson Camp is adjacent to the central institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [USP Thomson | United States Penitentiary Thomson](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/usp-thomson/): United States Penitentiary Thomson is a high-security federal prison in Thomson, Illinois. It is also known as USP Thomson and Thomson IL Prison. USP Thomson Camp is next to the primary institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [USP Terre Haute | United States Penitentiary Terre Haute](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/indiana/usp-terre-haute/): United States Penitentiary Terre Haute is a high-security federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is also known as USP Terre Haute. USP Terre Haute Camp is located adjacent to the primary institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [USP Pollock | United States Penitentiary Pollock](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/louisiana/usp-pollock/): United States Penitentiary Pollock is a high-security federal prison in Pollock, Louisiana. It is also known as USP Pollock federal prison and FCC Pollock. The facility houses male inmates. USP Pollock Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [USP McCreary | United States Penitentiary McCreary](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/usp-mccreary/): United States Penitentiary McCreary is a high-security federal prison in Pine Knot, Kentucky. It is also known as USP McCreary. The facility houses male inmates. USP McCreary Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [USP Marion | United States Penitentiary Marion](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/usp-marion/): United States Penitentiary Marion is a medium-security federal prison in Marion, Illinois. It is also known as USP Marion, Marion Correctional Institution, and Marion Correctional Facility. USP Marion Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [USP Lompoc | United States Penitentiary Lompoc](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/usp-lompoc/): United States Penitentiary Lompoc is a medium-security federal prison in Lompoc, California. It is also known as USP Lompoc, Federal Correctional Complex Lompoc, and FCC Lompoc. USP Lompoc Camp is next to the central institution. Male inmates live at both facilities.
- [USP Lewisburg | United States Penitentiary Lewisburg](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/usp-lewisburg/): United States Penitentiary Lewisburg is a medium-security federal prison in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. It is also known as USP Lewisburg. USP Lewisburg Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [USP Lee | United States Penitentiary Lee](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/virginia/usp-lee/): United States Penitentiary Lee is a high-security federal prison in Pennington Gap, Virginia. It is also known as Lee Correctional Facility, Lee County Prison, and Lee Correctional Institution. USP Lee Camp is next to the central institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [USP Leavenworth | United States Penitentiary Leavenworth](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kansas/usp-leavenworth/): United States Penitentiary Leavenworth is a medium-security federal prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. It is also known as USP Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth Prison. USP Leavenworth Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Male inmates are incarcerated at both federal prisons.
- [USP Hazelton | United States Penitentiary Hazelton](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/usp-hazelton/): United States Penitentiary Hazelton is a high-security federal prison located in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. It is also known as USP Hazelton. USP Hazelton Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [USP Florence | United States Penitentiary Florence](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/colorado/usp-florence/): United States Penitentiary Florence is a high-security federal prison located in Florence, Colorado. It is also known as USP Florence and FCC Florence. The facility houses male inmates.
- [USP Florence ADMAX | United States Penitentiary Florence ADMAX](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/colorado/usp-florence-admax/): ADX Florence is an administrative-security federal prison located in Florence, Colorado. The prison is also known as USP Florence ADMAX, United States Penitentiary Florence Administrative Maximum, and the supermax prison in Colorado. The facility houses male inmates.
- [USP Coleman 2 | United States Penitentiary Coleman 2](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/usp-coleman-2/): United States Penitentiary Coleman 2 is a high-security federal prison located in Sumterville, Florida. It is also known as USP Coleman 2 and USP Coleman II. The facility houses male inmates. Learn more about maximum security prisons in Florida here.
- [USP Coleman 1 | United States Penitentiary Coleman 1](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/usp-coleman-1/): United States Penitentiary Coleman 1 is a high-security federal correctional institution located in Sumterville, Florida. The facility houses male inmates. Learn more about Coleman Federal Prison, Florida, including inmates, facility address, and more here.
- [USP Canaan | United States Penitentiary Canaan](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/usp-canaan/): United States Penitentiary Canaan is a high-security federal prison located in Waymart, Pennsylvania. It is also known as USP Canaan. The facility houses male inmates. USP Canaan Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [USP Big Sandy | United States Penitentiary Big Sandy](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/usp-big-sandy/): United States Penitentiary Big Sandy is a high-security federal prison located in Inez, Kentucky. It is also known as USP Big Sandy and Big Sandy Detention Center. The facility houses male inmates. USP Big Sandy Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [USP Beaumont | United States Penitentiary Beaumont](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/usp-beaumont/): United States Penitentiary Beaumont is a high-security federal prison in Beaumont, Texas. It is also known as USP Beaumont, FCC Beaumont, and Bloody Beaumont. The facility houses male inmates. USP Beaumont Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. It also houses male inmates.
- [Employee Uniforms – BOP Operations Memorandum 001-2023](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/employee-uniforms-bop-operations-memorandum-001-2023/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [USP Atwater | United States Penitentiary Atwater](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/usp-atwater/): If you or a loved one is incarcerated at Atwater Federal Prison, Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Our team of experienced prison consultants can assist with various in-prison matters and help secure an early release from prison.
- [California Coast University](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/prison-college/california-coast-university/): California Coast University925 North Spurgeon StreetSanta Ana, CA 92701
- [RRM Chicago | Residential Reentry Management Chicago](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/rrm-chicago/): RRM Chicago is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in central Illinois, northern Illinois, northern Indiana, western Michigan, eastern Wisconsin, and western Wisconsin. RRM Chicago is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [Marriages of Inmates – BOP Program Statement 5326.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/marriages-of-inmates-bop-program-statement-5326-05/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Office of Internal Affairs – BOP Program Statement 1210.25](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/office-of-internal-affairs-bop-program-statement-1210-25/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [RRM Baltimore | Residential Reentry Management Baltimore](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/maryland/rrm-baltimore/): RRM Baltimore is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and West Virginia. This office is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [Inmate Telephone Regulations – BOP Program Statement 5264.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-telephone-regulations-bop-program-statement-5264-08/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Religious Beliefs and Practices – BOP Program Statement 5360.10](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/religious-beliefs-and-practices-bop-program-statement-5360-10/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Release Gratuities, Transportation, and Clothing – BOP Program Statement 5873.06](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/release-gratuities-transportation-and-clothing-bop-program-statement-5873-06/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [RRM Atlanta | Residential Reentry Management Atlanta](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/rrm-atlanta/): RRM Atlanta is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in northern Georgia, middle Georgia, southern Georgia, and South Carolina. Atlanta RRM is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [Patient Care – BOP Program Statement 6031.05](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/patient-care-bop-program-statement-6031-05/): Federal Bureau of PrisonsCHANGE NOTICEOPI: HSD/HPBNUMBER: 6031.05 CN-2DATE: March 14, 2025
- [CI Rivers | Rivers Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/ci-rivers/): Rivers Correctional Institution is a low-security federal prison in Winton, North Carolina. It is also known as Rivers Correctional Facility, CI Rivers, and the Rivers Correctional Center. The facility houses adult male inmates.
- [DC Reeves | Reeves Detention Center](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/dc-reeves/): Reeves Detention Center is a low-security federal prison located in Pecos, Texas. The prison is also known as Reeves County Detention Center, DC Reeves, and the Reeves County Detention Complex. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Texarkana | Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-texarkana/): Federal Correctional Institution Texarkana is a low-security federal prison in Texarkana, Texas. It is also known as FCI Texarkana. FCI Texarkana Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Terre Haute | Federal Correctional Institution Terre Haute](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/indiana/fci-terre-haute/): Federal Correctional Institution Terre Haute is a medium-security federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana. It is also known as FCI Terre Haute and Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute. FCI Terre Haute Camp is next to the main institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [USP Atlanta | United States Penitentiary Atlanta](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/usp-atlanta/): United States Penitentiary Atlanta is a medium-security federal prison located in Atlanta, Georgia. It is also known as USP Atlanta. USP Atlanta Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Both institutions house male inmates.
- [USP Allenwood | United States Penitentiary Allenwood](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/usp-allenwood/): USP Allenwood is a high-security federal prison located in White Deer, Pennsylvania. The facility houses male inmates. The institution is also known as Allenwood federal prison, Allenwood Penitentiary, and USP Allenwood federal prison.
- [CI Moshannon Valley | Moshannon Valley Correctional Center](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/ci-moshannon-valley/): Moshannon Valley Correctional Center is a low-security federal prison in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. It is also known as Moshannon Valley Correctional Facility, CI Moshannon Valley, and the Moshannon Valley Processing Center. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Terminal Island | Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-terminal-island/): Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution is a low-security federal prison in San Pedro, California. It is also known as FCI Terminal Island. The facility houses male inmates.
- [MDC Los Angeles | Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/mdc-los-angeles/): Metropolitan Detention Center Los Angeles is an administrative-security federal prison in Los Angeles, California. It is also known as MDC Los Angeles and MDC Los Angeles, CA. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FCI Tallahassee | Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fci-tallahassee/): Federal Correctional Institution Tallahassee is a low-security federal prison in Tallahassee, Florida. It is also known as FCI Tallahassee and Tallahassee Correctional Facility. The facility houses female inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [Taft Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/taft-correctional-institution/): Taft Correctional Institution is a low-security federal prison located in Taft, California. It is also known as Taft Prison and Taft federal prison. The minimum-security federal prison camp is located next to the central institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Talladega | Talladega Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/alabama/fci-talladega/): Federal Correctional Institution Talladega is a medium-security federal prison in Talladega, Alabama. It is also known as FCI Talladega. FCI Talladega Camp is next to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [RRM St. Louis | Residential Reentry Management St. Louis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/missouri/rrm-st-louis/): RRM St. Louis is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in southern Illinois, southern Indiana, and eastern Missouri. RRM St. Louis is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determination and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [MDC Guaynabo | Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/puerto-rico/mdc-guaynabo/): Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo is an administrative-security federal prison located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Also known as MDC Guaynabo and Puerto Rico Jail, the facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FCI Seagoville | Federal Correctional Institution Seagoville](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-seagoville/): Federal Correctional Institution Seagoville is a low-security federal prison in Seagoville, Texas. It is also known as FCI Seagoville and Seagoville TX federal prison. FCI Seagoville Camp is next to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [RRM Seattle | Residential Reentry Management Seattle](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/washington/rrm-seattle/): RRM Seattle is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, eastern Washington, and western Washington. RRM Seattle is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [MDC Brooklyn | Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/mdc-brooklyn/): Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn is an administrative-security federal prison located in Brooklyn, New York. It is also known as MDC Brooklyn and Brooklyn Correctional Facility. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [RRM San Antonio | Residential Reentry Management San Antonio](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/rrm-san-antonio/): RRM San Antonio is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in New Mexico, eastern Texas, western Texas, and southern Texas. RRM San Antonio is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [FCI Schuylkill | Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/fci-schuylkill/): Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill is a medium-security federal prison in Minersville, Pennsylvania. It is also known as FCI Schuylkill. FCI Schuylkill Camp is adjacent to the central institution. Both federal prisons house inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [FCI Sandstone | Federal Correctional Institution Sandstone](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/fci-sandstone/): Federal Correctional Institution Sandstone is a low-security federal prison in Sandstone, Minnesota. It is also known as FCI Sandstone and Sandstone MN prison. The facility houses male inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [FCI Safford | Federal Correctional Institution Safford](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/fci-safford/): Federal Correctional Institution Safford is a low-security federal prison in Safford, Arizona. It is also known as FCI Safford and the federal prison in Safford, AZ prison. The facility houses male inmates. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for more information.
- [FCI Ray Brook | Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/fci-ray-brook/): Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook is a medium-security federal prison in New York.
- [CI McRae | McRae Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/ci-mcrae/): McRae Correctional Facility is a low-security federal prison located in McRae, Georgia. It is also known as the McRae Correctional Institution and CI McRae. The facility houses male inmates.
- [MCFP Springfield | United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners Springfield](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/missouri/mcfp-springfield/): United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners Springfield is an administrative-security federal prison in Springfield, Missouri. It is also known as MCFP Springfield and the federal prison in Springfield, MO. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Mid-Atlantic Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/mid-atlantic/): The Mid-Atlantic Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities in the Mid-Atlantic Region (MXR). This region includes federal prisons in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons below.
- [MCC San Diego | Metropolitan Correctional Center San Diego](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/mcc-san-diego/): Metropolitan Correctional Center San Diego is an administrative-security federal prison located in San Diego, California. It is also known as MCC San Diego and San Diego Detention Center. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [Northeast Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/northeast/): The Northeast Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the Northeast Region. This region includes federal prisons in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Learn more about the Northeast Regional Office of the Federal Bureau of Prisons here.
- [South Central Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/south-central/): The South Central Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the South Central Region of the United States. This region includes federal prisons in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Learn more about the South Central Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons here.
- [MCC New York | Metropolitan Correctional Center New York](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/mcc-new-york/): Metropolitan Correctional Center New York is an administrative-security federal prison in New York City, New York. It is also known as MCC New York, New York Correctional Facility, Manhattan Prison, and Manhattan Detention Center. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [MCC Chicago | Metropolitan Correctional Center Chicago](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/mcc-chicago/): Metropolitan Correctional Center Chicago is an administrative-security federal prison located in Chicago, Illinois. It is also known as MCC Chicago and the prison in downtown Chicago. The facility houses male and female Chicago inmates.
- [Southeast Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/southeast/): The Southeast Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the Southeast Region. This region includes federal prisons in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina. Learn more about the Southeast Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons below.
- [CI Great Plains | Correctional Institution Great Plains](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oklahoma/ci-great-plains/): Great Plains Correctional Facility is a low-security federal prison in Hinton, Oklahoma. It is also known as CI Great Plains and Correctional Institution Great Plains. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Pollock | Federal Correctional Institution Pollock](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/louisiana/fci-pollock/): Federal Correctional Institution Pollock is a medium-security federal prison in Pollock, Louisiana. It is also known as FCI Pollock. FCI Pollock Camp is next to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Phoenix | Federal Correctional Institution Phoenix](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/fci-phoenix/): Federal Correctional Institution Phoenix is a medium-security federal prison in Phoenix, Arizona. It is also known as FCI Phoenix and FCC Phoenix. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Phoenix Camp is next to the central institution. The camp houses female inmates.
- [FCI Petersburg Medium | Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg Medium](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/virginia/fci-petersburg-medium/): Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg Medium is a medium-security federal prison in Hopewell, Virginia. It is also known as FCI Petersburg Medium, FCC Petersburg, and Federal Correctional Complex Petersburg. Petersburg Correctional Facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Petersburg Low | Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg Low](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/virginia/fci-petersburg-low/): Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg Low is a low-security federal prison in Hopewell, Virginia. It is also known as FCI Petersburg Low. FCI Petersburg Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both Virginia federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Pekin | Federal Correctional Institution Pekin](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/fci-pekin/): Federal Correctional Institution Pekin is a medium-security federal prison in Pekin, Illinois. It is also known as FCI Pekin, Illinois. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Pekin Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Female inmates are housed at the camp.
- [FCI Oxford | Federal Correctional Institution Oxford](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/wisconsin/fci-oxford/): Federal Correctional Institution Oxford is a medium-security federal prison in Oxford, Wisconsin. It is also known as FCI Oxford. FCI Oxford Camp is next to the main institution. Male inmates are housed at both institutions.
- [FCI Otisville | Federal Correctional Institution Otisville](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/fci-otisville/): Federal Correctional Institution Otisville is a medium-security federal prison in Otisville, New York. It is also known as FCI Otisville, Otisville Correctional Facility, and Otisville NY prison. FCI Otisville Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates. Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. has years of experience helping people prepare for incarceration, resolve any issues, and determine if they qualify for early release.
- [FCI Oakdale 1 | Federal Correctional Institution Oakdale 1](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/louisiana/fci-oakdale-1/): Federal Correctional Institution Oakdale is a low-security federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana. It is also known as FCI Oakdale and Oakdale Correctional Facility. FCI Oakdale Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Morgantown | Federal Correctional Institution Morgantown](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fci-morgantown/): Federal Correctional Institution Morgantown is a minimum-security federal prison in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is also known as FCI Morgantown and Morgantown WV federal prison. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Milan | Federal Correctional Institution Milan](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/michigan/fci-milan/): Federal Correctional Institution Milan is a low-security federal prison in Milan, Michigan. It is also known as FCI Milan and Milan Correctional Facility. Federal Detention Center Milan is adjacent to the central institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [RRM Sacramento | Residential Reentry Management Sacramento](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/rrm-sacramento/): RRM Sacramento is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in eastern California, northern California, Guam, Hawaii, and northern Nevada. RRM Sacramento is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Raleigh | Residential Reentry Management Raleigh](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/rrm-raleigh/): RRM Raleigh is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in eastern North Carolina, middle North Carolina, western North Carolina, eastern Virginia, and western Virginia. Raleigh RRM is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Pittsburgh | Residential Reentry Management Pittsburgh](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/rrm-pittsburgh/): RRM Pittsburgh is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in northern New York, western New York, and western Pennsylvania. RRM Pittsburgh is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Phoenix | Residential Reentry Management Phoenix](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/rrm-phoenix/): RRM Phoenix is an administrative office that oversees halfway houses located in Arizona, southern Nevada, and Colorado. RRM Phoenix is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Philadelphia | Residential Reentry Management Philadelphia](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/rrm-philadelphia/): RRM Philadelphia is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. RRM Philadelphia is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Orlando | Residential Reentry Management Orlando](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/rrm-orlando/): RRM Orlando is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in middle and northern Florida. RRM Orlando is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM New York | Residential Reentry Management New York](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/rrm-new-york/): RRM New York is an administrative office that provides oversight of halfway houses in southern New York, eastern New York, and New Jersey. RRM New York is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Nashville | Residential Reentry Management Nashville](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/tennessee/rrm-nashville/): RRM Nashville is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses in Kentucky and Tennessee. RRM Nashville is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Montgomery | Residential Reentry Management Montgomery](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/alabama/rrm-montgomery/): RRM Montgomery is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in northern Alabama, middle Alabama, southern Alabama, northern Mississippi, and southern Mississippi. RRM Montgomery is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Minneapolis | Residential Reentry Management Minneapolis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/rrm-minneapolis/): RRM Minneapolis is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. RRM Minneapolis is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Miami | Residential Reentry Management Miami](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/rrm-miami/): RRM Miami is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in southern Florida, middle Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. RRM Miami is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [FCI Estill | Federal Correctional Institution Estill](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/fci-estill/): Federal Correctional Institution Estill is a medium-security federal prison located in Estill, South Carolina. It is also known as FCI Estill, Estill federal penitentiary, and Estill SC federal prison. FCI Estill Federal Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [RRM Long Beach | Residential Reentry Management Long Beach](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/rrm-long-beach/): RRM Long Beach is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in central California and southern California. RRM Long Beach is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [RRM Kansas City | Residential Reentry Management Kansas City](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kansas/rrm-kansas-city/): RRM Kansas City is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. RRM Kansas City is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [FCI Miami | Federal Correctional Institution Miami](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fci-miami/): Federal Correctional Institution Miami is a low-security federal prison in Miami, FL. It is also known as FCI Miami and Miami Correctional Facility. FCI Miami Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at both prisons.
- [RRM Detroit | Residential Reentry Management Detroit](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/michigan/rrm-detroit/): RRM Detroit is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in eastern Michigan. RRM Detroit is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [FCI Englewood | Federal Correctional Institution Englewood](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/colorado/fci-englewood/): Federal Correctional Institution Englewood is a low-security federal prison located in Littleton, Colorado. It is also known as FCI Englewood. The facility houses male inmates. Federal Detention Center Englewood and Englewood Prison Camp are adjacent to the central institution. Male inmates are also housed at these facilities.
- [RRM Dallas | Residential Reentry Management Dallas](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/rrm-dallas/): RRM Dallas is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses in the Texas area. RRM Dallas is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers. This field office manages federal halfway houses in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas.
- [FCI Mendota | Federal Correctional Institution Mendota](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-mendota/): Federal Correctional Institution Mendota is a medium-security federal prison in Mendota, California. It is also known as FCI Mendota and Mendota Correctional Facility. FCI Mendota Camp is next to the central institution. Both prisons house male inmates. If you or someone you love is preparing to go to FCI Mendota federal prison, it’s crucial to get help from a qualified prison consultant. Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. has years of experience helping people prepare for incarceration, resolve any issues, and determine if they qualify for early release.
- [FCI Elkton | Federal Correctional Institution Elkton](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/ohio/fci-elkton/): Federal Correctional Institution Elkton is a low-security federal prison located in Lisbon, Ohio. It is also known as FCI Elkton. Federal Satellite Low Elkton is adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Butner Medium 2 | Butner NC Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/fci-butner-medium-2/): Federal Correctional Institution Butner Medium 2 is a medium-security federal prison located in Butner, North Carolina. It is also known as FCI Butner Medium 2, Butner NC prison, and FCI Butner II. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Butner Medium 1 | Butner Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/fci-butner-medium-1/): Federal Correctional Institution Butner Medium 1 is a medium-security federal prison in Butner, North Carolina. It is also known as FCI Butner Medium 1, Butner Federal Correctional Center, and the federal prison in Butner, NC. FCI Butner Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both Butner Correctional Facilities house male inmates.
- [FCI El Reno | Federal Correctional Institution El Reno](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oklahoma/fci-el-reno/): Federal Correctional Institution El Reno is a medium-security federal prison located in El Reno, Oklahoma. The prison is also known as FCI El Reno and El Reno federal prison. FCI El Reno Prison Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [RRM Cincinnati | Residential Reentry Management Cincinnati](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/ohio/rrm-cincinnati/): RRM Cincinnati is an administrative office providing oversight to halfway houses located in northern and southern Ohio. RRM Cincinnati is responsible for making inmate halfway house placement determinations and supervising these residential reentry centers.
- [FCI Gilmer | Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fci-gilmer/): West Virginia houses six stand-alone federal prisons and six federal prison camps. Each of these West Virginia federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 7,814 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in West Virginia.
- [FCI Forrest City Medium | Federal Correctional Institution Forrest City Medium](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arkansas/fci-forrest-city-medium/): Federal Correctional Institution Forrest City Medium is a medium-security federal prison located in Forrest City, Arkansas. It is also known as FCI Forrest City Medium. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Employee Assistance Program – BOP Program Statement 3792.11](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/employee-assistance-program-3792-11/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [FCI Forrest City Low | Federal Correctional Institution Forrest City Low](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arkansas/fci-forrest-city-low/): Federal Correctional Institution Forrest City Low is a low-security federal prison located in Forrest City, Arkansas. It is also known as FCI Forrest City Low. FCI Forrest City Camp is adjacent to the central institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Florence | Federal Correctional Institution Florence](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/colorado/fci-florence/): Federal Correctional Institution Florence is a medium-security federal prison located in Florence, Colorado. It is also known as FCI Florence, Florence Correctional Center, and Florence County Detention Center. FCI Florence Camp is adjacent to the central institution. Both prisons incarcerated male inmates.
- [Early Release Procedures Under 18 U.S.C. 3621(e) – BOP Program Statement 5331.02](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/early-release-procedures/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [ FCI Edgefield | Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/fci-edgefield/): Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield is a medium-security federal prison located in Edgefield, South Carolina. It is also known as FCI Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield SC Prison, and Edgefield Prison. FCI Edgefield Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Fairton | Federal Correctional Institution Fairton](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-jersey/fci-fairton/): Federal Correctional Institution Fairton is a medium-security federal prison located in Fairton, New Jersey. It is also known as FCI Fairton. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Fairton Detention Center and Fairton Prison Camp are adjacent to the central institution. Male inmates are incarcerated at both institutions.
- [Correspondence – BOP Program Statement 5265.14](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/correspondence-5265-14/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Central Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/central/): The federal prison Central Office is the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This office supervises the six regional offices. Central Office is ultimately responsible for all federal prison operations. The institution is also known as FBOP DC and the Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC.
- [FCI Memphis | Federal Correctional Institution Memphis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/tennessee/fci-memphis/): Federal Correctional Institution Memphis is a medium-security federal prison in Memphis, Tennessee. It is also known as FCI Memphis and the federal prison in Memphis, TN. FCI Memphis Detention Center and Memphis Prison Camp are next to the primary institution. All Memphis federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI McKean | Federal Correctional Institution McKean](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/fci-mckean/): Federal Correctional Institution McKean is a medium-security federal prison in Lewis Run, Pennsylvania. It is also known as FCI McKean and the McKean County federal prison. FCI McKean Camp is next to the central institution. Both prisons house male federal inmates.
- [FCI McDowell | Federal Correctional Institution McDowell](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fci-mcdowell/): Federal Correctional Institution McDowell is a medium-security federal prison in Welch, West Virginia. It is also known as FCI McDowell. FCI McDowell Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house male inmates. To learn more about Federal Correctional Institution McDowell.
- [FCI Marianna | Federal Correctional Institution Marianna](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fci-marianna/): Federal Correctional Institution Marianna is a medium-security federal prison in Marianna, Florida. It is also known as FCI Marianna and the federal prison in Marianna, FL. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Marianna Camp is next to the primary institution. Female inmates are at the camp.
- [FCI Manchester | Federal Correctional Institution Manchester](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/fci-manchester/): Federal Correctional Institution Manchester is a medium-security federal prison in Manchester, Kentucky. It is also known as FCI Manchester. FCI Manchester Camp is near the central institution. Both federal prisons incarcerate male inmates.
- [FCI Loretto | Federal Correctional Institution Loretto](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/fci-loretto/): Federal Correctional Institution Loretto is a low-security federal prison in Loretto, Pennsylvania. It is also known as FCI Loretto. FCI Loretto Camp is next to the primary institution. Both federal prisons incarcerate male inmates.
- [Federal Prison Intake Process: Admission & Orientation](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/first-day-in-prison/intake-process/): The federal prison intake process can be an anxiety-producing time. Whether called prison intake, inmate intake process, or prison arrival, these all refer to the same thing: the process of entering prison. This page explains this process and everything you need to know about arrival in federal prison.
- [FCI Lompoc | Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-lompoc/): Federal Correctional Institution Lompoc is a low-security federal prison in Lompoc, California. It is also known as FCI Lompoc and Lompoc CA prison. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Transgender Offender Manual – BOP Program Statement 5200.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/statement-5200-08/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Standards of Employee Conduct – BOP Program Statement 3420.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/statement-3420-12/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Special Management Units – BOP Program Statement 5217.02](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/statement-5217-02/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Searching, Detaining or Arresting Visitors to Bureau Grounds and Facilities – BOP Program Statement 5510.15](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/statement-5510-15/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [FCI La Tuna | Federal Correctional Institution La Tuna](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-la-tuna/): Federal Correctional Institution La Tuna is a low-security federal prison in Anthony, Texas. It is also known as FCI La Tuna. Federal Satellite Low La Tuna and La Tuna Prison Camp are next to the central institution. Male inmates are housed at all three federal prisons.
- [FCI Jesup | Federal Correctional Institution Jesup](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/fci-jesup/): Federal Correctional Institution Jesup is a medium-security federal prison in Jesup, Georgia. It is also known as FCI Jesup and the Jesup GA federal prison. Federal Satellite Low Jesup and Jesup Prison Camp are adjacent to the central institution. Both institutions housed male inmates.
- [FCI Herlong | Federal Correctional Institution Herlong](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-herlong/): Federal Correctional Institution Herlong is a medium-security federal prison located in Herlong, California. The facility is also known as FCI Herlong and Herlong CA prison. FCI Herlong Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Hazelton | Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fci-hazelton/): Federal Correctional Institution Hazelton is a medium-security federal prison located in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. It is also known as FCI Hazelton and Hazelton WV prison. The facility houses male inmates. Secure Female Facility Hazelton is next to the central institution and houses medium-security female inmates.
- [FCI Greenville | Greenville Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/fci-greenville/): Federal Correctional Institution Greenville is a medium-security federal prison located in Greenville, Illinois. It is also known as FCI Greenville and Greenville IL prison. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Greenville Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Female inmates are at the camp.
- [CI Dalby | Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/ci-dalby/): Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility is a low-security federal prison located in Post, Texas. It is also known as Correctional Institution Giles W. Dalby and CI Dalby. The private facility houses male inmates.
- [FTC Oklahoma City | Federal Transfer Center Oklahoma City](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oklahoma/ftc-oklahoma-city/): Federal Transfer Center Oklahoma City is an administrative-security federal prison located in Oklahoma City, in King County, Oklahoma. It is also known as FTC Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Federal Transfer Center, and OKC Federal Transfer Center. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FPC Yankton | Yankton Federal Prison Camp](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-dakota/fpc-yankton/): Federal Prison Camp Yankton is a minimum-security federal prison in Yankton, South Dakota. It is also known as FPC Yankton and Yankton SD Prison. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FPC Pensacola | Federal Prison Camp Pensacola](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fpc-pensacola/): Federal Prison Camp Pensacola is a minimum-security federal prison in Pensacola, Florida. It is also known as FPC Pensacola. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FPC Montgomery | Federal Prison Camp Montgomery](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/alabama/fpc-montgomery/): Federal Prison Camp Montgomery is a minimum-security federal prison in Montgomery, Alabama. It is also known as FPC Montgomery and Montgomery Correctional Facility. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FPC Duluth | Duluth Federal Prison Camp](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/fpc-duluth/): Federal Prison Camp Duluth is a minimum-security federal prison located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is also known as FPC Duluth and the federal prison in Duluth, MN. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Correctional Services Procedures Manual – BOP Program Statement 5500.14](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/correctional-services-procedures-manual-bop-program-statement-5500-14/): Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 or contact us today to speak with a federal criminal defense attorney and take decisive action to protect your rights.
- [Compassionate Release or Reduction in Sentence – BOP Program Statement 5050.50](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/compassionate-release-or-reduction-in-sentence-bop-program-statement-5050-50/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of Prisons
- [Administrative Remedy Program – BOP Program Statement 1330.18](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/administrative-remedy-program-bop-program-statement-1330-18/): U.S. Department of JusticeFederal Bureau of PrisonsPROGRAM STATEMENTOPI: OGC/LITNUMBER: 1330.18DATE: January 6, 2014Name: Administrative Remedy Program
- [North Central Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/north-central/): The North Central Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the North Central Region. This region includes federal prisons in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Learn more about the North Central Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons below.
- [FPC Bryan | Federal Prison Camp Bryan](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fpc-bryan/): Federal Prison Camp Bryan is a minimum-security federal prison located in Bryan, Texas. It is also known as FPC Bryan and the women’s prison Bryan, Texas. The facility houses female inmates.
- [FPC Alderson | Alderson Federal Prison Camp](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fpc-alderson/): FPC Alderson is a minimum-security federal prison in Alderson, West Virginia that houses female inmates. It is also known as Alderson Federal Prison Camp and Camp Cupcake.
- [FMC Rochester | Federal Medical Center Rochester](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/fmc-rochester/): Federal Medical Center Rochester is an administrative-security federal prison in Rochester, Minnesota. It is also known as FMC Rochester, Federal Medical Center Rochester MN, and Rochester Correctional Facility. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FMC Lexington | Federal Medical Center Lexington](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/fmc-lexington/): Federal Medical Center Lexington is an administrative-security federal prison in Lexington, Kentucky. It is also known as FMC Lexington, Lexington Correctional Center, and the federal prison in Lexington, KY. The facility houses female inmates. FMC Lexington Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are housed at the camp.
- [FMC Fort Worth | Federal Medical Center Fort Worth](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fmc-fort-worth/): Federal Medical Center Fort Worth is an administrative-security federal prison located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is also known as FMC Fort Worth. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Cumberland | Federal Correctional Institution Cumberland](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/maryland/fci-cumberland/): Federal Correctional Institution Cumberland is a medium-security federal prison in Cumberland, Maryland. It is also known as FCI Cumberland. FCI Cumberland Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Bennettsville | Bennettsville Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/fci-bennettsville/): FCI Bennettsville is a medium-security federal prison located in Bennettsville, South Carolina. It is also known as Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville and Bennettsville federal prison. Federal Correctional Institution Bennettsville Camp is adjacent to the central institution. Both South Carolina federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Ashland | Federal Correctional Institution Ashland](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/fci-ashland/): Federal Correctional Institution Ashland is a low-security federal prison in Ashland, Kentucky. The prison is also known as FCI Ashland. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Ashland Camp is located adjacent to the central institution. The camp also houses male inmates.
- [FCI Allenwood Medium | Allenwood Medium Federal Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/fci-allenwood-medium/): FCI Allenwood Medium is a medium-security federal prison in White Deer, Pennsylvania. The facility houses male inmates. The prison is also known as FCI Allenwood, Allenwood PA prison, Allenwood Correctional Facility, and Allenwood Medium Federal Correctional Institution.
- [FCI Allenwood Low | Allenwood Low Federal Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/fci-allenwood-low/): FCI Allenwood Low is a low-security federal prison located in Allenwood, Pennsylvania. The facility houses male inmates. It is also known as Allenwood prison and Allenwood Low Federal Correctional Institution.
- [Adams County Detention Center](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/mississippi/adams-county-detention-center/): Adams County Detention Center is a low-security federal prison located in Natchez, Mississippi. The facility houses male inmates. It is also known as Adams County Prison, Adams County Correctional Center, Adams County Detention Facility, and CI Adams County. This page profiles the federal prison, inmate offerings, and more.
- [FCI Sheridan | Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oregon/fci-sheridan/): Federal Correctional Institution Sheridan is a medium-security federal prison in Sheridan, Oregon. It is also known as FCI Sheridan, Sheridan Correctional Center, and Sheridan Correctional Facility. FCI Sheridan Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FMC Devens | Federal Medical Center Devens](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/massachusetts/fmc-devens/): Federal Medical Center Devens is an administrative-security federal prison located in Ayer, Massachusetts. It is also known as FMC Devens and Fort Devens Prison. The facility houses male inmates. FMC Devens Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.FMC Devens Contact Information
- [Western Regional Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/western/): The Western Regional Office is an administrative office providing oversight and support to facilities located in the Western Region. This region includes federal prisons in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Learn more about the Western Region of the Federal Bureau of Prisons below.
- [FMC Carswell | Federal Medical Center Carswell](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fmc-carswell/): Federal Medical Center Carswell is an administrative-security federal prison located in Fort Worth, Texas. It is also known as FMC Carswell. The facility houses female inmates. FMC Carswell Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Female inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [Administrative-Security Prisons | Metropolitan Detention Centers](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/administrative-security-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons categorizes federal prisons with special missions as administrative-security institutions. These facilities house inmates of all security levels. These include Metropolitan Detention Centers, Metropolitan Correctional Centers, Federal Detention Centers, and Federal Medical Centers.
- [FMC Butner | Federal Medical Center Butner](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/fmc-butner/): Federal Medical Center Butner is an administrative-security federal prison located in Butner, North Carolina. It is also known as FMC Butner, FMC Butner Prison, and Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Minimum Security Prisons | Federal Prison Camps](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/minimum/): Minimum-security prisons are the lowest security level within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. They are also called Federal Prison Camps, where many white-collar prisoners are incarcerated. Learn more about minimum-security Federal Prison Camps below.
- [FDC SeaTac | Federal Detention Center SeaTac](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/washington/seatac/): Federal Detention Center SeaTac is an administrative-security federal prison in Seattle, Washington. It is also known as FDC SeaTac and the Seattle Correctional Facility. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FDC Philadelphia | Federal Detention Center Philadelphia](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/philadelphia/): Federal Detention Center Philadelphia is an administrative-security federal prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is also known as FDC Philadelphia. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FCI Oakdale 2 | Federal Correctional Institution Oakdale 2](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/louisiana/fci-oakdale-2/): Federal Detention Center Oakdale is an administrative-security federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana. It is also known as FDC Oakdale, FCI Oakdale ii, and FCI Oakdale 2. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [Medium Security Prisons | Medium-Security Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/medium/): Medium-security federal prisons are also known as medium Federal Correctional Institutions (FCIs). They have strengthened perimeters, perimeter fencing, a higher staff-to-inmate ratio, and enhanced security controls over inmates. This page explains what a medium-security prison is and what life is like at the medium-security level.
- [FDC Miami | Federal Detention Center Miami](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fdc-miami/): Federal Detention Center Miami is an administrative-security federal prison in Miami, Florida. It is also known as FDC Miami and FCC Miami. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FDC Houston | Federal Detention Center Houston](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fdc-houston/): Federal Detention Center Houston is an administrative-security federal prison in Houston, Texas. It is also known as FDC Houston. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FDC Honolulu | Federal Detention Center Honolulu](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/hawaii/fdc-honolulu/): Federal Detention Center Honolulu is an administrative-security federal prison in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is also known as FDC Honolulu, Hawaii Correctional Facility, and the Honolulu jail. The facility houses male and female inmates.
- [FCI Yazoo City Medium | Federal Correctional Institution Yazoo City Medium](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/mississippi/yazoo-city-medium/): Federal Correctional Institution Yazoo City Medium is a medium-security federal prison located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. It is also known as FCI Yazoo City Medium and FCI Yazoo City Medium Federal Correctional Institution. The prison houses male inmates.
- [FCI Yazoo City Low | Federal Correctional Institution Yazoo City Low](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/mississippi/yazoo-city-low/): Federal Correctional Institution Yazoo City Low is a low-security federal prison located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. It is also known as FCI Yazoo City Low and FCI Yazoo City Low Federal Correctional Institution. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Yazoo City Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [FCI Williamsburg | Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-carolina/williamsburg/): Federal Correctional Institution Williamsburg is a medium-security federal prison in Salters, South Carolina. It is also known as FCI Williamsburg Prison. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Williamsburg Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
- [FCI Waseca | Federal Correctional Institution Waseca](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/waseca/): Federal Correctional Institution Waseca is a low-security federal prison in Waseca, Minnesota. It is also known as FCI Waseca. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Victorville Medium 2 | Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 2](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-victorville-medium-2/): Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 2 is a medium-security federal prison in Victorville, California. It is also known as FCI Victorville Medium 2, FCC Victorville, and FCI Victorville II. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Victorville Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Female inmates live at the camp.
- [FCI Victorville Medium 1 | Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 1](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-victorville-medium-1/): Federal Correctional Institution Victorville Medium 1 is a medium-security federal prison in Victorville, California. It is also known as FCI Victorville Medium 1 and the Victorville, CA prison. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Federal Correctional Institution | Low-Security Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/low/): Federal Correctional Institutions are low-security federal prisons. These facilities house the largest percentage of the federal prison system’s population. Low-security federal prisons have fences, electronic security systems, a higher staff-to-inmate ratio, and tighter control over inmate movement. Learn more about these institutions and see a list of low-security federal prisons here.
- [High-Security Prisons | United States Penitentiary](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/high/): United States Penitentiaries are high security prisons housing the most dangerous federal prisoners. Also known as a federal penitentiary, high-security federal prisons, and maximum security prisons. These institutions house a relatively small percentage of the federal prison system’s population. Learn more about these facilities and their culture here.
- [Federal Medical Centers](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/federal-medical-centers/): When a person is sentenced to federal prison, their health and well-being become the responsibility of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). While most federal prisons provide basic health services, some inmates require specialized medical care that standard facilities cannot offer. This is where federal medical centers (FMCs), also called federal medical prisons, come into play. These specialized institutions cater to inmates with serious medical conditions, offering advanced treatments and healthcare in a secure environment. This page explores the role of federal medical centers, provides an overview of the federal prison medical centers in the U.S., and explains what life is like inside these facilities.
- [FCI Danbury | Federal Correctional Institution Danbury](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/connecticut/fci-danbury/): Federal Correctional Institution Danbury is a low-security federal prison located in Danbury, Connecticut. It is also known as FCI Danbury, Danbury federal prison, and Danbury Correctional Facility. Federal Satellite Low Danbury is also a low-security federal prison. FCI Danbury Camp is adjacent to the leading institution. FSL Danbury and the camp house female inmates, while FCI Danbury houses male inmates.
- [FCI Butner Low | Butner Federal Correctional Institution](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/fci-butner-low/): Federal Correctional Institution Butner Low is a low-security federal prison in Butner, North Carolina. It is also known as FCI Butner Low, FCC Butner, and the Butner Correctional Complex. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Berlin | Federal Correctional Institution Berlin](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-hampshire/fci-berlin/): Federal Correctional Institution Berlin is a medium-security federal prison located in Berlin, New Hampshire. It is also known as FCI Berlin, Berlin NH Correctional Facility, Berlin NH prison, and the federal prison in Berlin NH. FCI Berlin Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both federal prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Beckley | Federal Correctional Institution Beckley](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/fci-beckley/): Federal Correctional Institution Beckley is a medium-security federal prison located in Beaver, West Virginia. It is also known as FCI Beckley, Beckley Correctional Center, and the Beckley WV federal prison. FCI Beckley Camp is next to the main institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [CI D. Ray James | D. Ray James Correctional Facility](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/ci-d-ray-james/): D. Ray James Correctional Facility is a medium-security federal prison located in Folkston, Georgia. It is also known as D. Ray James prison and CI D. Ray James. The facility houses male inmates.
- [Inmate Security Designation and Custody Classification – BOP Program Statement 5100.08](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-security-designation-and-custody-classification-bop-program-statement-5100-08/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Inmate Discipline Program – BOP Program Statement 5270.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/inmate-discipline-program-bop-program-statement-5270-09/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Home Confinement – BOP Program Statement 7320.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/home-confinement-bop-program-statement-7320-01/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [FCI Coleman Medium | Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Medium](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fci-coleman-medium/): Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Medium is a medium-security federal prison located in Sumterville, Florida. It is also known as FCI Coleman Medium. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Coleman Low | Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Low](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/fci-coleman/): Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Low is a low-security federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. It is also known as FCI Coleman Low, FCC Coleman, Coleman Correctional Facility, and Coleman Federal Correctional Complex. FCI Coleman Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house male inmates.
- [FCI Big Spring | Big Spring Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-big-spring/): Federal Correctional Institution Big Spring is a low-security federal prison in Big Spring, Texas. It is also known as CI Big Spring. FCI Big Spring Camp is located adjacent to the primary institution. Both institutions house male inmates.
- [FCI Beaumont Medium | Beaumont Medium Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-beaumont-medium/): Federal Correctional Institution Beaumont Medium is a medium-security federal prison in Beaumont, Texas. It is also known as FCI Beaumont Medium and BOP Beaumont Medium. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Beaumont Low | Beaumont Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-beaumont-low/): Federal Correctional Institution Beaumont Low is a low-security federal prison located in Beaumont, Texas. It is also known as FCI Beaumont Low. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Bastrop | Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-bastrop/): Federal Correctional Institution Bastrop is a low-security federal prison located in Bastrop, Texas. It is also known as FCI Bastrop and Bastrop TX federal prison. FCI Bastrop Camp is adjacent to the main institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [FCI Aliceville | Aliceville Alabama Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/alabama/fci-aliceville/): FCI Aliceville is a low-security federal prison located in Aliceville, Alabama. The facility houses female inmates. FCI Aliceville Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. The camp also houses female inmates. It is also known as Aliceville prison and Federal Correctional Institution Aliceville.
- [CI Big Spring | Big Spring Correctional Center](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/ci-big-spring/): Big Spring Correctional Center is a low-security federal prison in Big Spring, Texas. It is also known as CI Big Spring and Big Spring Correctional Facility. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Dublin | Federal Correctional Institution Dublin](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/fci-dublin/): Federal Correctional Institution Dublin is a low-security federal prison in Dublin, California. It is also known as FCI Dublin and the federal prison in Dublin, CA. FCI Dublin Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both prisons house female inmates.
- [FCI Tucson | Federal Correctional Institution Tucson](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/fci-tucson/): Federal Correctional Institution Tucson is a medium-security federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. It is also known as FCI Tucson, FCC Tucson, and the federal prison in Tucson, AZ. The facility houses male inmates.
- [FCI Three Rivers | Three Rivers Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/fci-three-rivers/): Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers is a medium-security federal prison in Three Rivers, Texas. It is also known as FCI Three Rivers. FCI Three Rivers Camp is next to the main institution. Both federal prisons house male federal inmates.
- [Furloughs – BOP Program Statement 5280.09](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/furloughs/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [Forensic and Other Mental Health Evaluations – BOP Program Statement 5070.12](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/forensic-and-other-mental-health-evaluations-bop-program-statement-5070-12/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [First Step Act of 2018 – Time Credits- Procedures for Implementation of 18 U.S.C. § 3632(d)(4) – BOP Program Statement 5410.01](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/first-step-act-of-2018/): U.S. Department of Justice
- [FCI Fort Dix | Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-jersey/fci-fort-dix/): Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix is a low-security federal prison located in Joint Base MDL, New Jersey. FCI Fort Dix Camp is adjacent to the primary institution. Both facilities house male inmates.
- [LaDonna Falvey](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/our-team/ladonna-falvey/): LaDonna Falvey serves as Lead Paralegal and Firm Administrator at Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., bringing an exceptional blend of investigative journalism expertise and legal training to complex federal criminal defense and appellate matters. With over 15 years of award-winning investigative reporting experience combined with specialized paralegal education, she provides clients with thorough, detail-oriented case support grounded in the same investigative principles that once held public officials accountable.
- [Kimberly Zoukis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/our-team/kimberly-zoukis/): Kimberly Zoukis serves as Operations Manager at Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C., where she manages client care and administrative operations for one of the nation’s leading federal criminal defense and prison consulting practices. She brings over seven years of corporate management experience from Compass Group, where she completed the prestigious Manager-in-Training program, as well as a Certificate in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
- [Christopher Zoukis](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/our-team/christopher-zoukis/): Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA, is a leading federal prison consultant, prolific author, and criminal justice advocate dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of the federal prison system. As Director of Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C.’s Prison Consulting Division, Chris Zoukis works closely with federal criminal defense attorneys and directly with clients to prepare for incarceration, resolve issues inside prison, and plan for successful reentry.
- [Elizabeth Franklin-Best](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/our-team/elizabeth-franklin-best/): Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a nationally recognized federal criminal defense and appellate attorney with over 43 years of experience in high-stakes post-conviction advocacy. Clients across the United States turn to Elizabeth to challenge wrongful convictions and unjust sentences in the federal courts, including matters before various U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
- [What Families Should Know About Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/what-families-should-know-about-federal-prison/): When someone enters federal prison, the experience affects the entire family. Questions about placement, communication, visitation, money, medical care, and release can arise throughout the sentence.
- [Awards & Recognitions](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/awards/): Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., is a federal criminal defense firm ranked by Chambers USA 2026 as a Leading Firm in Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in South Carolina. Founder Elizabeth Franklin-Best is ranked individually in Band 2 in that same category, and is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for Appellate Practice. This page is the firm’s complete and current record of independent rankings, awards, and peer recognition.
- [Austin Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas/austin-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been accused of a federal crime in Austin, Texas? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with an Austin federal criminal defense lawyer. Our firm represents clients facing federal investigations, criminal charges, sentencing, appeals, and post-conviction matters throughout the United States.
- [What Rights Do Prisoners Have?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/what-rights-do-prisoners-have/): Going to jail or prison does not mean a person loses all of their constitutional rights. While incarceration limits certain freedoms, it does not eliminate every legal protection a person is entitled to. Correctional facilities are generally required to respect these rights, and when they don't, there may be legal options available to address it. 
- [Long Beach Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/california/long-beach-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been accused of a federal crime in Long Beach, California? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a Long Beach federal criminal defense lawyer. Our team represents clients facing federal investigations, charges, appeals, sentencing, and other complex federal criminal matters.
- [Federal Pardons Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-clemency-attorney/pardons/): A federal conviction doesn't have to define the rest of your life. If you've served your sentence and worked to rebuild while staying out of trouble, you may be eligible to petition the President for a pardon. This is one of the most powerful forms of relief available under the law, but the process is demanding and highly selective.
- [Mount Pleasant Federal 2255 Motion Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/mount-pleasant-federal-2255-motion-lawyer/): Were you convicted of a federal crime and believe something went wrong in your case in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Contact us today at (843) 620-1100. A Mount Pleasant federal 2255 motion lawyer can review the circumstances of your case and help you determine your legal options.
- [South Carolina Federal Criminal Defense Resources](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina-3/): Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. provides the following resources to learn more about federal criminal defense in South Carolina. We are located in Columbia, SC, and Mount Pleasant, SC, and we serve nationwide. Contact us online today or call (843) 620-1100 for legal assistance.
- [Surviving Federal Prison as a First-Time Offender](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/surviving-federal-prison-as-a-first-time-offender/): Few experiences are more intimidating than preparing to serve time in a federal prison. For first-time offenders in Columbia, SC, there’s often fear and uncertainty about what to expect once you are in custody. Knowing what may happen after being convicted of a federal offense can help you feel more prepared and lower anxiety before you report.
- [Columbia Federal Sentence Mitigation Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-sentence-mitigation-attorney/): Have you been convicted of a federal crime in Columbia, South Carolina? If sentencing is approaching, now is the time to take action. The outcome of your case is not necessarily fixed, and Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., may present information and arguments that support a reduced sentence.
- [Federal Sentencing Guidelines Overview](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/federal-sentencing-guidelines-overview/): Federal sentencing differs significantly from sentencing in state court, with penalties often being much more severe. Federal sentencing guidelines also play a major role in determining potential penalties.
- [Columbia Federal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-appeals-attorney/): Did you receive an unfavorable outcome in a federal criminal case in Columbia, South Carolina? A federal appeal may provide an opportunity to challenge that result. However, the appellate process is very different from a trial and requires a specific skill set. Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help.
- [Columbia White Collar Crime Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-white-collar-crime-attorney/): Have you been accused of a white collar crime in Columbia, South Carolina? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to discuss your legal options with an experienced Columbia white collar crime lawyer. White collar crime allegations can carry serious financial, professional, and personal consequences, making it important to seek legal representation as early as possible.
- [San Francisco Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/california/san-francisco-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in San Francisco, California? Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., can help when you contact us at (843) 620-1100. We offer a confidential consultation with a San Francisco federal criminal defense lawyer. With 43 years of combined firm experience, we handle investigations, indictments, appeals, and other complex federal matters with strategic, client-focused advocacy.
- [Mount Pleasant Federal Compassionate Release Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/mount-pleasant-federal-compassionate-release-attorney/): Has your situation changed since your federal sentence was imposed in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina? You may qualify for compassionate release. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for an initial consultation at (803) 445-1333. Our experienced Mount Pleasant federal compassionate release lawyers can help you look into your legal rights and options for having your sentence reduced if at all possible. 
- [Columbia Federal Clemency Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-clemency-attorney/): Are you seeking a presidential pardon, sentence commutation, or other form of federal clemency in Columbia, South Carolina? At Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C., we help individuals pursuing post-conviction relief and other federal remedies. Contact (843) 620-1100 today to schedule a confidential consultation with a Columbia federal clemency lawyer.
- [Houston Federal 2255 Motion Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas/houston-federal-2255-motion-lawyer/): Were you convicted of a federal crime in Houston, Texas, and believe that a legal error affected the outcome of your case? A motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 may give you the opportunity to challenge your conviction and sentence after your direct appeals have been exhausted.
- [Columbia Federal Prison Consulting Services](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-prison-consulting-services/): Have you or a loved one been sentenced in federal court or preparing to enter the federal prison system in Columbia, SC? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 for guidance from an experienced federal prison consultant. We can provide strategic support to help individuals understand their options and navigate the federal prison system.
- [Mount Pleasant Federal Criminal Defense Law Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/contact/mount-pleasant-federal-criminal-defense-law-office/): Home \ Contact Us \ Mount Pleasant Federal Criminal Defense Law Office
- [San Diego Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/california/san-diego-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in San Diego, California? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to speak with a San Diego federal criminal defense attorney. Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a nationally recognized federal criminal defense and appellate attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing individuals in complex federal matters.
- [What Are the Grounds for Federal Appeals?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/what-are-the-grounds/): Have you or a loved one been convicted of a federal crime? Under certain circumstances, you may have the right to challenge the outcome by filing a federal appeal. Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. provides experienced representation in complex federal appellate matters and can help you understand your legal rights and options.
- [Columbia Federal Financial Crime Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-financial-crime-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal financial crime in Columbia, SC? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. to speak with an experienced federal criminal defense attorney who can help protect your rights and develop a strong legal strategy.
- [Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/eleventh-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit — headquartered at the Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building in Atlanta, Georgia — reviews federal criminal cases from nine district courts across three southeastern states encompassing approximately 38 million people. With 12 authorized active judgeships and a criminal docket driven by South Florida's status as the nation's epicenter of healthcare fraud prosecution, drug trafficking through Florida's coastline and the Southeast corridor, and significant white-collar crime in Miami and Atlanta, the Eleventh Circuit handles one of the largest appellate caseloads in the federal system.
- [Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/tenth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit — headquartered at the Byron White United States Courthouse in Denver, Colorado — reviews federal criminal cases from eight district courts across six states spanning more than 560,000 square miles of the American West and Great Plains. With 12 authorized judgeships, a criminal docket transformed by the McGirt v. Oklahoma decision's expansion of federal Indian Country jurisdiction, drug trafficking along the I-25 and I-40 corridors through New Mexico, significant federal public lands crime, and the nation's only federal supermax prison, the Tenth Circuit occupies a distinctive position in federal appellate law.
- [Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/ninth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit — headquartered at the James R. Browning United States Courthouse in San Francisco, California — is the largest federal appellate court in the nation. With 29 authorized active judgeships, jurisdiction over nine states and two territories encompassing approximately 68 million people, and a criminal docket driven by border enforcement, drug trafficking, immigration offenses, Native American reservation crime, and federal public lands jurisdiction, the Ninth Circuit handles more federal criminal appeals than any other circuit.
- [Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/eighth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit — headquartered at the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri — reviews federal criminal cases from thirteen district courts spanning seven states and the most expansive geographic territory of any circuit in the lower 48. With 11 authorized judgeships, a criminal docket dominated by methamphetamine trafficking, firearms offenses, federal Indian Country prosecutions, and agricultural fraud, the Eighth Circuit presents distinctive challenges for criminal appellants.
- [Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/seventh-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit — headquartered at the Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse in Chicago, Illinois — reviews federal criminal cases from seven district courts across three states that encompass one of the most active federal criminal prosecution environments in the country. With 11 authorized judgeships, a criminal docket driven by Chicago's gang violence crisis, drug trafficking through one of the nation's primary distribution hubs, an extraordinary history of public corruption prosecutions, and cross-border firearms trafficking from Indiana and Wisconsin, the Seventh Circuit occupies a distinctive position in federal appellate law.
- [Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/sixth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit — headquartered at the Potter Stewart United States Courthouse in Cincinnati, Ohio — reviews federal criminal cases from nine district courts across four states that sit at the center of America's most pressing criminal justice challenges. With 16 authorized judgeships, a criminal docket shaped by the opioid crisis, drug trafficking along the I-75 corridor, and DOJ Healthcare Fraud Strike Force prosecutions, the Sixth Circuit occupies a distinctive position in federal appellate law.
- [Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/fifth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit — headquartered at the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building in New Orleans, Louisiana — handles the largest federal criminal appellate caseload of any circuit in the nation. With 17 authorized judgeships, jurisdiction over nine federal district courts across Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and a criminal docket dominated by immigration offenses, drug trafficking, and firearms cases along the U.S.–Mexico border, the Fifth Circuit occupies a singular position in American criminal law.
- [Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/fourth-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit — headquartered at the Lewis F. Powell Jr. United States Courthouse in Richmond, Virginia — reviews federal criminal cases from nine district courts spanning five states and the most concentrated corridor of military installations in the nation. With 15 authorized judgeships, a criminal docket dominated by drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and immigration cases, and a reputation as one of the more challenging circuits for criminal appellants, the Fourth Circuit demands appellate representation grounded in familiarity with its procedures, its judges, and its jurisprudence.
- [Third Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/third-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit — headquartered at the James A. Byrne United States Courthouse in Philadelphia — reviews federal criminal cases from six district courts across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. With 14 authorized judgeships, the Third Circuit is a mid-sized circuit that punches above its weight in federal criminal law, particularly in healthcare fraud, drug trafficking along the I-95 corridor, firearms offenses, and habeas corpus litigation.
- [Second Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/second-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit — headquartered at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in lower Manhattan — is one of the most influential federal appellate courts in the country. It reviews criminal cases from six federal district courts across New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, including the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), two of the busiest and most prominent federal trial courts in the United States.
- [First Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/first-circuit-court/): A federal criminal conviction is not always the final word. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit — headquartered at the John Joseph Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts — reviews criminal cases from five federal district courts spanning four New England states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As the smallest of the thirteen federal circuits, the First Circuit handles a concentrated docket with a bench of just six active judges, making its criminal jurisprudence distinctive and its procedural expectations precise.
- [D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/dc-circuit-court/): The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit — widely considered the second most important court in the United States after the Supreme Court — sits at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse at 333 Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. With 11 authorized active judgeships and a criminal docket that includes the most politically significant federal criminal cases in the country, the D.C. Circuit occupies a unique position in the federal appellate system. Its criminal appeals involve public corruption at the highest levels of government, national security and espionage prosecutions involving classified information, Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) violations, contempt of Congress, government-connected white-collar crime, and false statements to federal agencies.
- [Federal Prison Consulting Fees](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/fees/): Are you seeking federal prison consulting and want clear, upfront pricing before making a decision? At Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., we believe transparency matters so you can plan with confidence during a difficult time. Contact us today or call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation.
- [First Step Act Time Credits](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/first-step-act-time-credits/): If you or a loved one is serving time in federal prison, there may be a path to an earlier release. The First Step Act of 2018 created a system that lets eligible inmates earn credits toward early transfer to community corrections. These credits are earned by taking part in approved programs and activities while being incarcerated.
- [Columbia Federal Compassionate Release Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-compassionate-release-attorney/): Have you or a loved one been seeking federal compassionate release in Columbia, South Carolina? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Contact us at (843) 620-1100 for guidance. We offer a consultation with a Columbia federal compassionate release lawyer who can review your situation and explain the way forward.
- [Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas/dallas-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in Dallas, Texas? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to speak with a Dallas federal criminal defense lawyer. Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a nationally recognized federal criminal defense and appellate attorney with over 40 years of experience handling complex matters, including those involving serious federal charges. 
- [Columbia Federal 2255 Motion Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-2255-motion-lawyer/): Were you convicted of a federal crime in Columbia, South Carolina, and believe that your conviction or sentence was unjust? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., to schedule an initial consultation at (843) 620-1100. Our Columbia federal 2255 motion lawyers are some of the most well-regarded in this specific area of the law and are ready to get to work on your behalf immediately. 
- [What to Expect in a Federal Investigation](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/what-to-expect-in-a-federal-investigation/): Finding out you could be part of a federal investigation may cause a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty. You might be unsure if you are simply being asked for information or if you are being suspected of a crime and about to be arrested. 
- [San Antonio Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas/san-antonio-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in San Antonio, Texas? Call Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to discuss your situation or contact us today to talk with a San Antonio federal criminal defense attorney. Elizabeth Franklin-Best is a nationally recognized federal criminal defense and appellate attorney with more than 40 years of experience handling complex federal cases.
- [Atlanta Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/georgia/atlanta-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Were you charged with a federal crime in Atlanta, Georgia? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. to schedule a consultation or call us at (843) 620-1100. Our experienced Atlanta federal criminal defense lawyers can fight for your rights throughout the process and pursue as favorable an outcome as possible under the law. 
- [Phoenix Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/arizona/phoenix-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been accused of a federal crime in Phoenix, Arizona? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help protect your rights. We can guide you through the process and begin building a strong, strategic defense tailored to your situation. Contact us today or call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a Phoenix federal criminal defense lawyer.
- [Miami Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/florida/miami-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in Miami, FL? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to discuss your situation with a Miami federal criminal defense lawyer. Our firm represents clients across the United States facing serious federal investigations, prosecutions, and post-conviction proceedings.
- [NYC Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/new-york/nyc-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in New York City, New York? Federal criminal prosecutions are among the most serious matters in the legal system. If you are facing a federal investigation or indictment, contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a NYC federal criminal defense lawyer.
- [Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/california/los-angeles-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Were you charged with a federal crime in Los Angeles, California? Contact us today or call Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a consultation. Our Los Angeles federal criminal defense lawyers are some of the most well-regarded in the country and are ready to fight for your rights as soon as you are.
- [Houston Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas/houston-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal crime or placed under investigation in Houston, Texas? Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Contact us today at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a time to speak with a Houston federal criminal defense lawyer to discuss your situation and begin building a strategic defense.
- [Media Guide](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/media-guide/): Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm serving as a trusted resource for journalists, producers, and editors covering federal criminal justice issues. We regularly provide expert commentary on federal sentencing policy, post-conviction litigation, compassionate release, Bureau of Prisons conditions, and criminal justice reform.
- [In The News](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/in-the-news/): Huffington Post
- [Prison Library](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/prison-library/): Federal prison Education Departments maintain both leisure and law libraries. While the format of these libraries can vary, the principles are the same. This page explains libraries in prison and how inmates access prison libraries.
- [Prison Education Outside the United States](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/prison-education-outside-the-united-states/): These resource papers are excerpted from the book College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons
- [Federal Prison Scholarship](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/federal-prison-scholarship/): The Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. is a federal prison consultancy specializing in federal prison preparation, resolution of in-prison matters, and reentry success. Each year, we award a $1,000 Federal Prison Scholarship to an undergraduate, graduate, or law school student who desires to promote equitable and sensible criminal justice policies.
- [Federal Pre-Trial Process](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-court-cases/pre-trial-process/): Every minute counts when you are formally charged with a federal crime. The federal pre-trial process is the time between charging and trial. What happens during this period can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Continue reading to learn more about the pre-trial process, including pre-trial conferences, detention determinations, pre-trial hearings, and pre-trial motions.
- [Bunk Cell Reassignment](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/bunk-cell-reassignment/): Sometimes the living situation in prison regarding bunkmates or cells can become unbearable. Inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons are housed in communal living settings.
- [Governing Policies & Principles](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/about-us/governing-policies-principles/): At Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C., we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of journalism and transparency. This page details our core values and guidelines, encompassing the following policies and principles:
- [What is Compassionate Release? Definition & Overview](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-compassionate-release-attorney/definition-overview/): What is compassionate release? This critical question affects thousands of federal inmates and their families who face extraordinary circumstances that make continued incarceration unjust or inhumane. Compassionate release represents a vital legal mechanism within the federal criminal justice system, allowing eligible inmates to secure an early release from prison when compelling circumstances arise that were not foreseeable at sentencing.
- [Compassionate Release for Victims of Abuse](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-compassionate-release-attorney/victims-of-abuse/): Compassionate release victim of abuse cases now have a clear legal pathway under Guidelines §1B1.13(b)(4). Federal prisoners who have endured sexual or physical abuse at the hands of Bureau of Prisons staff can seek early release through this groundbreaking provision. The compassionate release victim of abuse pathway represents a critical advancement in federal sentencing reform.
- [Understanding BOP Compassionate Release Criteria: A Comprehensive Guide to Federal Early Release Options](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-compassionate-release-attorney/early-release-options/): BOP compassionate release criteria establish the foundation for one of the most significant avenues of early release available to federal inmates facing extraordinary and compelling circumstances. Federal compassionate release offers a critical pathway to freedom for inmates confronting terminal illness, family crises, and other exceptional situations that warrant consideration for sentence reduction.
- [What Do Federal Judges Consider?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-compassionate-release-attorney/what-do-judges-consider/): When a federal prisoner seeks compassionate release, the court must weigh multiple complex factors before making this life-altering decision. Federal judges evaluate each case through a rigorous legal framework that balances mercy with public safety, rehabilitation with punishment, and individual circumstances with societal concerns, as outlined in 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A).
- [Career and Vocational Programs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/career-and-vocational/): Of all the different types of correspondence education that prisoners can participate in, career and vocational courses for prisoners are probably the most useful. This is because they quickly and relatively inexpensively provide prisoners with the knowledge and tools needed to immediately get a job upon their release from prison.
- [Understanding Your Options After a Federal Court Denial](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-compassionate-release-attorney/understanding-your-options-after-a-federal-court-denial/): When a federal court denies a compassionate release motion, it can be devastating for inmates and their families. This comprehensive guide from Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. is designed to help you understand what comes next.
- [Columbia Federal Criminal Defense Law Office](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/contact/columbia-federal-criminal-defense-law-office/): Home \ Contact Us \ Columbia Federal Criminal Defense Law Office
- [18 USC 112: Protection of Foreign Officials & Protected Persons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-assault-charges-attorney/18-usc-112/): The safety and security of foreign officials and protected persons are taken very seriously in the United States. To ensure the protection of these individuals, there are laws in place to prosecute anyone who threatens, assaults, or harms them. One of these laws is 18 USC 112, which specifically addresses the protection of foreign officials, official guests, and internationally protected persons. This page delves into the details of 18 U.S.C. 112, including its definition, scope, and potential penalties.
- [18 USC 111: Assaulting, Resisting, or Impeding Federal Officers](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-assault-charges-attorney/18-usc-111/): Understanding federal laws is crucial, especially when pertaining to interactions with federal officers. One such significant statute is Title 18 USC 111, which deals with assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers. This page delves into the specifics of 18 U.S.C. 111, explores its historical context, outlines the penalties for violations, and provides insights into defending against 18USC111 charges.
- [Mount Pleasant, SC Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/mount-pleasant-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Were you charged with a federal offense in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. for a consultation at (803) 445-1333. Our Mount Pleasant federal criminal defense lawyers can evaluate the best course of action for you and help you secure a favorable resolution. 
- [How to Survive Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/how-to-survive-prison/): If you are reading this inside prison page, either you or a loved one is likely starting your prison journey. While this is likely a fearful and anxiety-provoking time, we want you to know that you’ve come to the right place. Our team stands ready to teach you about life inside federal prison and prison cells, how to survive prison, and what you need to know now.
- [Inmate Housing in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-housing/): Inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons are housed in communal living settings.  These “housing units” consist of either a number of cells or a dormitory.  Generally speaking, dorms are utilized at lower security institutions (e.g., federal prison camps and low-security federal prisons), while cells are utilized at higher security institutions (e.g., medium-security federal prisons, federal penitentiaries, and Special Housing Units).  Some institutions have both types of housing in different areas of the prison.
- [Columbia, SC Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina/columbia-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): If you are under investigation or have been charged with a federal crime in Columbia, South Carolina, Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help. Contact us today or call (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a Columbia federal criminal defense attorney who can explain your options and help protect your rights during this stressful time.
- [What To Expect In Federal Prison: The Black Market](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/the-black-market/): Federal prisons are like cities unto themselves. Like traditional cities, they also have their own underground economies. The difference is that in normal cities residents can shop at a local grocery store to buy items to eat, whereas in prison, you cannot buy things such as onions. Thus comes the prison black market, where onions and more nefarious items can be purchased.
- [Inside Federal Prison: Alcohol and Drugs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/alcohol-and-drugs/): Few would argue that prison systems are run so well that alcohol isn’t brewed and drugs aren’t smuggled within their walls. In every prison system across the country, drugs are smuggled in by inmates and guards alike, and alcohol is brewed somewhere within the facility, including “white lightning.” This is what happens when you lock up people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. Alcohol and drugs find their way into prison.
- [Presidential Pardons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-early-release-lawyer/presidential-pardons/): A presidential pardon is a profound acknowledgment of forgiveness at the highest level of government. For individuals with federal convictions, a successful pardon application can restore key civil rights and improve life opportunities. In this in-depth resource, seasoned attorneys from Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. break down the meaning and definition, illustrate the procedural steps for seeking relief, and highlight the crucial legal support that can significantly increase the chances of securing a fresh start.
- [Medical and Dental Care in Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/medical-and-dental-care/): The prison health care system can often seem like a pretty uncaring place. While medical and dental care for both emergency and routine situations are provided to prisoners within the Federal Bureau of Prisons, many inmates complain about the speed and quality of this care. It often seems inadequate and is rarely rendered promptly.
- [Mental Health Programs For Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/mental-health-programs-for-inmates/): People who have been convicted of federal crimes may need mental health support in prison for a variety of conditions and substance abuse recovery. Fortunately, the Federal Bureau of Prisons offers mental health programs for inmates through its Psychology Services Branch and Health Services Division. Below is information about these programs, including how inmates can receive services.
- [Prison Disciplinary Infraction](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-discipline-proceedings/): Federal Bureau of Prisons’ inmates must abide by specific rules and regulations of inmate conduct. If they violate these rules, they are subject to prison discipline proceedings for committing a disciplinary infraction. This page explains what’s a shot in prison and the BOP’s Inmate Discipline Program.
- [Inmate Financial Responsibility Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-restitution/): Federal prisoners who owe fines and restitution must participate in the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Financial Responsibility Program (IFRP). This page answers the question: how do inmates pay restitution.
- [Prison Jobs & Inmate Work Assignments](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/jobs-inmate-work-assignments/): All medically-able federal prisoners are required to have a prison job (officially called a “work assignment”) unless they are medically disabled, in which case Health Services can excuse them from institutional work assignments. The reason all inmates must have work assignments is two-fold: one, it reduces inmate idleness, and two, federal prisons require a ready labor force in order to sustain operations.
- [Prison Recreation Programs and Workouts](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/prison-workout-inmate-recreation/): Federal Bureau of Prisons inmates have regular access to prison recreation programs. These prison workouts are usually performed in the prison gym. This page explains recreation options in federal prisons, including prison football, arts programs, hobbycraft activities, and music programs in federal prisons.
- [International Prisoner Transfer Treaty Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/transfer-treaty-program/): Having a loved one in prison can be hard enough for a family. But, one thing making that process more challenging is coping with a loved one incarcerated in a foreign country. Continue reading to learn more about the International Prisoner Transfer Treaty Program. Here we discuss federal prison treaty transfers.
- [Education Programs For Prisoners](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/prison-education-programs/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons offers inmates various prison education programs.
- [Perjury: Definition, Penalties, and Legal Implications](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/perjury/): Perjury is a serious federal crime involving lying under oath. It undermines the integrity of the judicial system and leads to severe legal consequences for those found guilty. This article delves into the definition of perjury, its penalties, and what you need to know about this critical legal issue.
- [Federal Prison Handbook](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/federal-prison-handbook/): Have you ever wondered what federal prison is like? How do you survive in prison? How do you prepare for this disruption in your life? The Federal Prison Handbook has the answers.
- [Prison Education Reduces Recidivism](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/prison-education-reduces-recidivism/): These resource papers are excerpted from the book College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons:
- [Medical Care Levels in Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/medical-care-levels-in-federal-prison/): Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. regularly helps clients obtain medical care in federal prison, which requires a firm understanding of the medical care levels in prison. This article discusses the latest guidance from Patient Care, Program Statement No. 6031.05 (2024) and Care Level Classification for Medical and Mental Health Conditions or Disabilities (2019) to help individuals and their loved ones understand how the BOP classifies both institutions and inmates based on medical and mental health needs. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear, in-depth understanding of how the system works, how it impacts a person’s experience in federal prison, and what to expect at each care level.
- [Accessory](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/accessory/): In criminal law, an accessory is someone who aids, assists, or encourages someone else to commit a crime. Whether such assistance occurs before or after the crime can significantly affect the person’s legal status and potential penalties. Understanding what an accessory is and the differences between an accessory before the fact and after the fact is crucial for anyone seeking clarity on criminal charges. This page aims to define this legal term, shed light on key legal elements, and discuss potential defenses and penalties under federal law.
- [Inmate Education Levels](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/inmate-education-levels/): While only 18% of people outside of prison have not obtained a high school diploma or equivalent, the number of inmates without this level of education is much higher.
- [Residential Reentry Management Field Offices](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/rrms/): Residential Reentry Management field offices (RRMs) administer contracts for community-based programs and serve as the local liaison with the federal courts, the U.S. Marshals Service, state and local corrections, and various community groups within their specific judicial districts.
- [Corrlinks.com Inmate Email: TRULINCS Federal Prison Email](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/corrlinks-inmate-email-trulincs/): *Disclaimer: Our law firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by CorrLinks, TRULINCS, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, or any correctional institution. This article is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained herein does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- [Can You Smoke In Prison?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/smoking-in-prison/): Many criminal defendants who are facing a prison sentence are addicted to cigarettes. As such, we often get asked the question, “Can you smoke in prison?”.
- [Inmate Search | Inmate Locator](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-locator/): Welcome to our inmate search tool. This tool can help you quickly locate a state or federal inmate. Below you will find our BOP inmate locator, federal inmate locator, and inmate search tools.
- [Write an Inmate: U.S. Mail for Federal Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/write-an-inmate-mail/): Effective communication with loved ones in federal prison is essential for maintaining emotional connections and supporting rehabilitation. U.S. Postal Mail is a primary way to write a prisoner, allowing for personal messages, photographs, and other approved items. This guide explains how to write an inmate, the guidelines for inmate mail, and the policies governing inmate correspondence.
- [Showers and Toilets in Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/showers-and-toilets/): While an unusual area to discuss, showering, and restroom facilities are an important area of life within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While somewhat taboo, many new to the federal prison experience have significant anxiety when it comes to private concerns such as the showers and toilets in prison.
- [Inmate Canteen Commissary Items](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-canteen-commissary-items/): The federal prison system operates a shop called the inmate commissary, where prisoners can purchase various foods, clothing, and other items. This page explains the inmate canteen, which is also known as the prison commissary and jail canteen.
- [How DOC Inmate Number Search Works](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/how-doc-inmate-number-search-works/): Upon entry into the Federal Bureau of Prisons, each prisoner is assigned a unique inmate number (sometimes called an inmate ID number, a DOC number, prisoner ID number, a BOP federal number, or a prison number). This number is used for accountability, tracking, and DOC inmate search purposes. Inmate identification numbers are also used to add money to an inmate’s commissary account, send them mail, and when applying to visit an incarcerated loved one in prison.
- [BOP Grand Prairie: Designation and Sentence Computation Center](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/bop-grand-prairie/): The Designation and Sentence Computation Center (DSCC), also known as BOP Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie Bureau of Prisons, is a centralized hub for sentence computation, inmate designation, and data analysis functions. Federal Bureau of Prisons’ Designation and Sentence Computation Center ensures federal inmates’ fair and appropriate housing and accurately calculates their sentences.
- [Correctional Officers & Wardens](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/correctional-officers-wardens/): Inmates come into contact with various federal prison staff through job assignments, educational classes, leisure activities, and other daily events.
- [Controlled Movements](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/controlled-movements/): With the exception of federal prison camps, federal prisons move inmates using what is called controlled movements. This basically means prisoners are only permitted to move from one location to another within the prison during certain periods called “moves” or “activities moves.” In its most basic form, this means that prisoners are only allowed to go from one area of the prison (e.g., the housing unit) to another (e.g., recreation) when a move has been announced.
- [How to Send Money to Federal Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/how-to-send-money-to-federal-inmates/): Friends and family often want to send money to federal inmates. This page outlines how federal prisoners can receive funds, the specific documentation required, and the correct mailing address for inmate deposits. Learn more about sending money to inmates through Western Union, MoneyGram, and the National Lockbox.
- [Inmate Visitation | Prison Visitation](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-visitation/): Federal prison visitation is a structured process to maintain essential family and community ties for inmates while balancing security and institutional order. In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) visitation policies, procedures, and applications based on official documents from the BOP, including the latest federal prison visitation policy and the Visitation Application Form (BP-A0629). This guide covers eligibility inmate visit requirements, how to apply for visitation, rules for approved visitors, and other important details to facilitate inmate visitation effectively.
- [Inmate Phone Calls | Prison Phone Calls](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/inmate-phone-calls/): Inmate communication is essential for maintaining relationships, reducing recidivism, and improving inmate mental health. In federal facilities across the U.S., the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides inmates access to telephone services, adhering to regulations and security protocols. This article details the entire process of inmate phone calls in federal prisons, from setting up phone accounts to understanding inmate phone service restrictions and policies.
- [Attorney-Client Communications in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/attorney-client-communications-in-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/): Effective communication between attorneys and clients in Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) custody is crucial. Understanding the guidelines for legal correspondence, unmonitored telephone calls, and attorney visits ensures protected communication channels. The federal prison system has procedures to balance inmates’ rights to communicate with legal counsel against the facility’s security needs. This article delves into the specifics of these forms of communication, exploring how attorneys and their clients within federal facilities can maintain essential confidentiality and privacy.
- [Communication in Federal Prisons: How to Contact a Federal Inmate](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/communication-in-federal-prisons-how-to-contact-federal-inmate/): Staying connected with loved ones is vital for inmates and their families. While communication in federal prisons is regulated, multiple avenues are available, each serving specific purposes and maintaining security. Below, explore how you can contact a federal inmate and stay in touch with them.
- [Federal Inmate Transfer Process](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/federal-inmate-transfer-process/): Most federal inmates will experience a BOP prison transfer from one institution to another. This could be by prison bus, airplane, or other means. With more than 200 institutions, the Federal Bureau of Prisons processes tens of thousands of inmate movements every year. This page explains the federal inmate transfer process and what you need to know. Learn more about inmate transfer information below.
- [Ohio University Correctional Education Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/ohio-university-correctional-education-program/): Inmates now have the opportunity to pursue their education through Ohio University’s Correctional Education Program. This program allows incarcerated students to enroll in higher education correspondence programs, which they can complete through the U.S. Mail. The educational program helps inmates transition back into society after their release from prison.
- [The First Step Act](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/the-first-step-act/): The First Step Act is one of the most significant criminal justice reforms in recent U.S. history. Officially known as the First Step Act of 2018, this federal law aims to reduce recidivism, improve prison conditions, and provide federal inmates with meaningful rehabilitation and early release opportunities. If you or a loved one is facing federal criminal charges or serving time in federal prison, understanding how the First Step Act affects you is crucial.
- [Home Confinement](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-early-release-lawyer/home-confinement/): If you or a loved one is currently serving a federal prison sentence—or about to be sentenced—you’ve likely heard about home confinement as a means of completing the final portion of that sentence outside the confines of a traditional correctional institution. But what does home confinement mean in the federal context? How does BOP home confinement differ from other forms of post-conviction supervision? What are the rules and who qualifies? Most importantly, how can you secure or expand time in home confinement to transition back into the community sooner and with fewer restrictions?
- [Federal Halfway Houses](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-early-release-lawyer/halfway-houses/): Federal halfway houses, also known as Residential Reentry Centers, are essential resources for individuals nearing release from federal prison. Understanding how these facilities work, who qualifies, and what to expect can make a significant difference for inmates and their families preparing for reentry. This comprehensive guide explains the purpose, rules, and opportunities provided by federal halfway houses, highlighting recent changes under the First Step Act and offering practical tips for a successful transition back into society. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C.  to book a one-hour initial consultation to speak with one of our experienced federal prison consultants today or call us at (843) 620-1100.
- [Temporary Release: Furlough Requests](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/temporary-release-furlough-requests/): Are you seeking legal help requesting a temporary release? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. for help or call (843) 620-1100 to speak with a federal prison consultant. Furlough is a program for federal inmates that allows the temporary release from prison and can be granted for various reasons, including medical leave, transfer between facilities, or attending funerals. The Federal Inmate Furlough Program releases the inmate from the place of his imprisonment for a limited period if he meets specific requirements. Prisoners may be temporarily released from custody under carefully prescribed conditions. This temporary release may be applied for and granted by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
- [Vocational Training in Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/vocational-training-in-prison/): Multiple studies prove inmates who take vocational training are more likely to find a job and stay out of prison.  Yet only a third of state and federal prisoners and almost no prisoners in local jails receive vocational training.
- [Importance and Availability of Vocational Training in Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/importance-and-availability-of-vocational-training-in-prisons/): Vocational training or educational programs that teach inmates useful skills while in prison are crucial to employment, but availability varies.
- [Federal Offenses and Charges](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/federal-offenses-and-charges/): Federal crimes are serious offenses prosecuted under U.S. federal law. Unlike most crimes handled by state or local authorities, federal crimes involve violations of laws passed by Congress and are charged by federal prosecutors in federal courts. If you are facing federal charges, it’s crucial to understand what is a federal crime, how federal offenses are handled, and the list of federal crimes that fall under federal jurisdiction.
- [Prison College Programs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/prison-college/): There’s no denying it: college education for prisoners works. When prisoners take undergraduate correspondence programs, their chances for success improve, and repeat offenses are less likely.
- [Graduate Correspondence Programs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/graduate/): For the most part, prisoners are undereducated. Most lack even a high school diploma. But those who have earned a bachelor’s degree have the option of continuing their education at the master’s and doctorate levels. We’ve profiled the graduate correspondence programs available.
- [GED and High School Diploma Programs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/ged-and-high-school-diploma/): Most American prisoners are routed into GED programs, which are more focused on reading comprehension than actual high school courses.
- [Free Bible Study Programs](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/correspondence-programs/free-bible-study/): There are free correspondence Bible studies available for inmates. While they may not be accredited, they can go a long way toward bringing incarcerated students out of anger, hatred, and darkness.
- [How To Prepare For Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/how-to-prepare-for-prison/): Prison is all the rage in Hollywood. We’ve all seen Oz, the Shawshank Redemption, Orange is the New Black, and ConAir. Their creators got some of the facts right, but they don’t tell you how to prepare for prison if you are going to prison. Our goal is to help you in your preparing for incarceration journey.
- [What Do You Eat In Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/what-do-you-eat-in-prison/): One question we often get asked is, “What do you eat in prison?” Learn about it by contacting Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100.
- [Prison Life In America: MP3 Players](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/mp3-players/): One of the newer technological developments in federal prisons is the advent of TRULINCS computers and the supported MP3 player function. Inmates are now permitted to purchase either a 4 GB or 8 GB SanDisk MP3 player from their prison’s commissary, which typically ranges from $69 to $89 each. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., to learn more details by calling (843) 620-1100.
- [Dental Care in Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/dental-care-in-prison/): If you are preparing for prison, or if a loved one will be entering the prison system soon, you may have questions about whether prison dentistry services are available. Learn more about it with Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. or by contacting (843) 620-1100. The short answer is yes, dental care is available for inmates in federal prisons.
- [Residential Drug Abuse Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/residential-drug-abuse-program/): The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is the crown jewel of the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Inmates who qualify for this rigorous, residential nine-month drug treatment program receive up to a one-year sentence reduction. They also receive a recommendation for maximum halfway house placement. But while many federal prisoners desire to participate in drug abuse treatment, few qualify for the sentence reduction.
- [Violence And Sexual Assault In Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/violence-and-sexual-assault-in-prison/): Violence is an unfortunate and common part of prison life, especially at the higher security levels within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. So is sexual assault, though to a lesser degree. Inmates at camp (minimum security) and low-security levels usually have less to worry about in either regard. These issues are a more likely reality for those in medium and high-security federal prisons. If you have faced this.
- [Prison Problems](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/problems/): Prison can be a confusing and complicated place. There can be a lot of red tape when it comes to navigating the federal prison system. This red tape has the potential of causing prison problems for inmates. When these prison issues occur, you need the services of an inmate advocate. At Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C., our prison advocates stand ready to help you in your time of need.
- [Interstate Detainer Act](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/interstate-detainer-act/): The Interstate Agreement on Detainers Act (IADA) permits a prisoner with an outstanding detainer (i.e., a warrant from a law enforcement agency requiring the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to turn it over following the completion of a federal sentence) to initiate the final disposition of any untried indictment against them.
- [Preparing for Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-consulting-services/preparing-for-prison/): If you or a loved one has been charged with a federal offense and is facing a prison sentence for the first time, you’re most likely nervous, maybe scared, and don’t know what to expect. You might be wondering how to prepare for prison. There are a lot of questions and concerns related to going to prison, and not nearly enough comprehensive resources to help guide you. This is where the services of a prison consultant can be invaluable.
- [Solitary Confinement and Special Housing Units (SHUs) in Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/solitary-confinement-and-special-housing-units-shus/): A Special Housing Unit (SHU)—sometimes called “the hole,” “solitary,” or “the box”—is a highly secure area within a federal prison where inmates are separated from the general population. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) uses SHUs to maintain safety, discipline, and order. Inmates may be placed in SHU for disciplinary reasons, protective custody, or administrative purposes. SHUs are often described as “prisons within prisons,” and the experience is widely recognized as the harshest form of confinement in the federal system.
- [Surviving Prison as a Sex Offender](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/surviving-prison-as-a-sex-offender/): Surviving prison as a sex offender is tough. This is especially true for sex offenders in prison with offenses including possessing, distributing, or producing child pornography, or soliciting minors for sexual activity. While this is often a scary prospect, at Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C., we are here to help. This page explains this sensitive issue, helps to illuminate the reality of what happens to sex offenders in prison and discusses available sex offender treatment programs.
- [Missouri Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/missouri/): Missouri houses one stand-alone federal prison. This Missouri federal prison is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 863 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Missouri.
- [Michigan Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/michigan/): Michigan houses two stand-alone federal prisons. These Michigan federal prisons are overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 1,287 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Michigan. There is also an adjacent detention center for detainees awaiting trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
- [Oregon Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oregon/): Oregon houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Oregon federal prisons are overseen by the Western Regional Office. In total, 1,475 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in Oregon.
- [Oklahoma Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/oklahoma/): Oklahoma houses three stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these Oklahoma federal prisons is overseen by the South Central Regional Office. In total, 2,351 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Oklahoma.
- [Kentucky Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kentucky/): Kentucky houses five stand-alone federal prisons and five federal prison camps. Each of these Kentucky federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 6,123 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Kentucky.
- [Kansas Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/kansas/): United States Penitentiary Leavenworth is a medium-security level federal prison located in Leavenworth, Kansas. It is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. USP Leavenworth is a Medical Care Level 2 prison. It houses 1,299 male inmates. The facility also offers the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program.
- [Massachusetts Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/massachusetts/): Massachusetts houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Massachusetts federal prisons are overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 785 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Massachusetts.
- [Protective Custody | What is PC in Prison?](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/protective-custody/): Protective custody within prison systems is pivotal for safeguarding inmates at risk of harm. This article delves into the intricacies of protective custody (PC) in federal prisons. We explore its purpose, the processes involved, and the conditions under which inmates might be placed in PC, thus ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this essential component of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
- [Louisiana Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/louisiana/): Louisiana houses four stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. Each of these Louisiana federal prisons is overseen by the South Central Regional Office. In total, 4,291 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Louisiana.Louisiana Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [First Day In Prison | First Day in Federal Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/first-day-in-prison/): Chances are, you will remember your first day in prison for the rest of your life. While the experience can differ between different prisons, new admissions generally go through the same intake process. Below we discuss what happens on your first day in federal prison.
- [Maryland Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/maryland/): Maryland houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Maryland federal prisons are overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 1,067 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in Maryland.
- [South Dakota Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/south-dakota/): South Dakota houses one stand-alone federal prison camp. This South Dakota federal prison camp is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 343 male inmates are housed inside this federal prison in South Dakota.
- [Mississippi Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/mississippi/): Mississippi houses four stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these Mississippi federal prisons is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 4,009 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Mississippi.Mississippi Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [Puerto Rico Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/puerto-rico/): Puerto Rico houses one stand-alone federal prison. This Puerto Rico federal prison is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 1,152 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in Puerto Rico.
- [Pennsylvania Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/pennsylvania/): Pennsylvania houses ten stand-alone federal prisons and five federal prison camps. Each of these Pennsylvania federal prisons is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 8,578 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Pennsylvania.
- [South Carolina Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/south-carolina-2/): South Carolina houses four stand-alone federal prisons and four federal prison camps. Each of these South Carolina federal prisons is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 4,189 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in South Carolina.South Carolina Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [Minnesota Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/minnesota/): Minnesota houses three stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these Minnesota federal prisons is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 2,462 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Minnesota.Minnesota Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [Prison Security Levels | Inmate Classification Levels](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/security-levels/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons houses inmates at five different prison security levels. These include Minimum, Low, Medium, High, and Administrative. This page explains each prison security level, how inmate custody and classification level security points are calculated, and provides links to more detailed information about each different type of prison. Learn more about inmate classification levels and the classification of prisoners here.
- [Indiana Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/indiana/): Indiana houses two stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these Indiana federal prisons is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 2,374 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Indiana.
- [Illinois Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/illinois/): Illinois houses five stand-alone federal prisons and four federal prison camps. Each of these Illinois federal prisons is overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 5,414 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Illinois.
- [Hawaii Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/hawaii/): Hawaii houses one stand-alone federal prison. This Hawaii federal prison is overseen by the Western Regional Office. In total, 305 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Hawaii.
- [Georgia Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/georgia-2/): Georgia houses five stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. Each of these Georgia federal prisons is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 3,031 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Georgia.
- [Connecticut Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/connecticut/): Connecticut houses two stand-alone federal prisons and a prison camp. The Northeast Regional Office oversees each of these Connecticut federal prisons. In total, 862 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in CT. Below you will find more information about each facility, including how to conduct a federal inmate search CT.
- [Searches, Shakedowns, and Contraband in Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/searches-shakedowns-and-contraband-in-prison/): Searches, also called shakedowns, are a normal part of prison life. This is when a prison guard searches an inmate for contraband.
- [Wisconsin Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/wisconsin/): Wisconsin houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Wisconsin federal prisons are overseen by the North Central Regional Office. In total, 987 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Wisconsin.
- [Religious Programs In Prison](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/religious-programs-in-prison/): While incarceration curtails many constitutional rights, freedom of religion is not one of them, although religious programs in prison can be limited.
- [Prison Clothes And Bedding](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/prison-clothes-and-bedding/): On this page we will cover in-depth some of the most common day-to-day questions we get asked about being incarcerated, including prison uniforms, how laundry is done, and how bedding works in prison.
- [What To Know About Inmate Counts](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/what-to-know-about-inmate-counts/): Outside of the fences to keep prisoners inside, counts are perhaps the next most important security feature of any federal prison, as they show prison officials that all of their prisoners are still accounted for.
- [What Is Federal Prison Really Like: How to Talk To Prison Guards](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/what-is-federal-prison-really-like-how-to-talk-to-prison-guards/): A fact of prison life is that you must interact with prison guards and other prison staffers, but this is a very touchy issue due to the politics of prison. While no advice can be comprehensive in this regard due to situations calling for different approaches, there are some basic tenets that, if adhered to, can help steer you either out of trouble or help keep you out of it in the first place.
- [Life In A Jail Cell: How To Greet Cellmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/life-in-a-jail-cell-how-to-greet-cellmates/): Walking into a prison housing unit for the first time is one of the most unsettling aspects of prison as new inmates are not only facing life in a prison cell but meeting a new cellmate, as most federal prisons include at least two prisoners per cell.
- [West Virginia Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/west-virginia/): West Virginia houses six stand-alone federal prisons and six federal prison camps. Each of these West Virginia federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 7,814 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in West Virginia.
- [Washington State Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/washington/): Washington State houses one stand-alone federal prison. This Washington State federal prison is overseen by the Western Regional Office. In total, 644 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Washington State.
- [Virginia Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/virginia/): Virginia houses three stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. Each of these Virginia federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 3,602 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Virginia.
- [Commutation of Sentence: Definition, Criteria & How to Secure Relief](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/commutation-of-sentence-definition-criteria-how-to-secure-relief/): When a federal sentence feels unduly long or excessively harsh, seeking a commutation may offer a pathway to early release and meaningful relief. Commutation of sentence petitions requires a detailed understanding of the standards, processes, and evidence that can influence a favorable decision. Drawing on extensive legal experience, Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. thoroughly examines the commutation process, offering practical guidance on eligibility, strategic presentation, and the steps necessary to pursue this significant form of executive clemency.
- [Colorado Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/colorado/): Colorado houses four stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. The North Central Regional Office oversees each of these Colorado federal prisons. In total, 3,195 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Colorado.
- [Tennessee Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/tennessee/): Tennessee houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These Tennessee federal prisons are overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 1,092 inmates are housed inside this federal prison in Tennessee. There is also an adjacent detention center for inmates pending trial in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and sentenced inmates awaiting final designation and transfer to the institution where they will serve out their sentence.Tennessee Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [Arkansas Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arkansas/): Arkansas houses two stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. The South Central Regional Office oversees these Arkansas federal prisons. In total, 2,822 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Arkansas.
- [Ohio Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/ohio/): Ohio houses two stand-alone federal prisons. These Ohio federal prisons are overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 1,804 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in Ohio.Ohio Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [North Carolina Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/north-carolina/): North Carolina houses five stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these North Carolina federal prisons is overseen by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. In total, 3,988 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in North Carolina.North Carolina Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [New York Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/new-york-2/): New York houses four stand-alone federal prisons and one federal prison camp. Each of these New York federal prisons is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 3,194 inmates are incarcerated inside federal prisons in New York.
- [New Jersey Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-jersey/): New Jersey houses two stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. Each of these New Jersey federal prisons is overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 3,521 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in New Jersey.New Jersey Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [New Hampshire Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-hampshire/): New Hampshire houses one stand-alone federal prison and one federal prison camp. These New Hampshire federal prisons are overseen by the Northeast Regional Office. In total, 587 inmates are housed inside these federal prisons in New Hampshire.New Hampshire Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [California Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/california-2/): California houses 13 stand-alone federal prisons and eight federal prisons camps. The Western Regional Office oversees each of these California federal prisons. In total, 11,235 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in California.
- [Arizona Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/arizona-2/): Arizona houses four stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. The Western Regional Office oversees each of these Arizona federal prisons. In total, 3,325 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Arizona. On this page, you can learn more about each facility, how to search for Arizona inmates, and more.Arizona Federal Prisons by Security Level
- [Alabama Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/alabama/): Alabama houses two federal prisons and three federal prison camps. The Southeast Regional Office oversees each federal prison in Alabama. In total, 2,566 inmates are housed inside the state’s federal prisons. This page presents a list of Alabama federal prisons, how to search for each facility, and our Alabama federal inmate search.
- [The Complete Guide to Criminal Trial](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/the-complete-guide-to-criminal-trial/): Are you under criminal investigation? Have you already been charged with a crime? If so, you probably have many questions and are desperately searching for answers. But fear not. We at Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. have developed the Defendant’s Guide to the Criminal Justice System. In this guide, you will learn about how bail systems work, the plea bargaining process, what occurs during trial, and how to work with your criminal defense attorney. While becoming involved with America’s criminal justice system can be a scary and uncertain experience, we are here to guide you during this tumultuous time.
- [Prison Grievances | Administrative Remedy Program](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/prison-grievances/): The Administrative Remedy Program allows inmates to seek formal review of prison complaints. These are also known as prison grievances. The Federal Bureau of Prisons allows the filing of administrative remedies to contest these disputes. Learn about grievance procedures in prisons and the exhaustion of administrative remedies here.
- [Tom Clements Death: Prison Officials Acknowledge Chief’s Death Tied To Solitary Confinement Policies](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/tom-clements-death-prison-officials-acknowledge-chiefs-death-tied-to-solitary-confinement-policies/): Tom Clements, Chief Executive Director of Colorado Corrections, was known by his friends, family, and affiliates as a compassionate man dedicated to changing how Colorado Corrections deals with violent inmates locked away in solitary confinement for lengthy periods of time.
- [Sex Offender Treatment Programs in the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/sex-offender-treatment-programs/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons incarcerates over 14,500 sex offenders within its roughly 200 facilities. This equates to approximately eight percent of the federal prison population. Increasingly, those convicted of federal sexual offenses are being housed at Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP) facilities which have a larger sex offender population and offer treatment programs to this unique population.
- [Can I Send a Photobook to Prison? Guidelines for Sending Pictures to Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/can-i-send-a-photobook-to-prison/): Sending photographs to incarcerated individuals can be a meaningful way to maintain connections and provide comfort. However, strict guidelines exist when asking, “Can I send a photobook to prison?” or when sending individual photos to inmates within the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and other correctional institutions. We outline the essential rules, permissible formats, and potential restrictions to help you send photos to inmates without violating prison policies.
- [MoneyGram: How to Send Money to Federal Inmates](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/moneygram-how-to-send-money-to-federal-inmates/): Sending money to a federal inmate through MoneyGram is straightforward when you follow the correct procedures. By adhering to each step and paying attention to important details, you can help ensure your funds reach the intended recipient quickly and without unnecessary delays. The following guide outlines everything you need to know for a smooth, hassle-free MoneyGram transaction with a federal inmate.
- [Major Federal Prison Closures and Deactivations: What Families Need to Know and How We Can Help](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/major-federal-prison-closures-and-deactivations/): In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves throughout the federal criminal justice system, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has announced federal prison closures and deactivation of several facilities across the United States. These closures, which include FCI Dublin, FPC Duluth, FPC Morgantown, FPC Pensacola, FCI Englewood Camp, FCI Loretto Camp, and FCI Oxford Camp, are poised to impact hundreds of staff positions and thousands of incarcerated individuals and their families. Understanding the reasons behind these closures and the potential implications for prisoners can help families and loved ones navigate this uncertain time.
- [Regional Offices](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/regional-offices/): Home \ Federal Bureau of Prisons \ Regional Offices
- [Policies](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/policies/): Welcome to our comprehensive resource detailing Federal Bureau of Prisons policies and federal prison policy guidelines. Understanding these directives is crucial whether you are a legal professional, an inmate advocate, a family member seeking clarity, or simply conducting research. The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issues numerous Program Statements and Operations Memoranda covering every facet of prison operations—from administrative procedures and financial management to inmate programs, security protocols, health services, and more.
- [Women’s Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/prison-life/womens-federal-prisons/): The Federal Bureau of Prisons incarcerates approximately 10,250 female federal inmates across 29 federal prisons. Although incarcerated women are a growing correctional population nationwide, women have comprised a steady proportion of the overall federal prison population for decades.
- [Florida Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/florida-2/): Florida houses eight stand-alone federal prisons and four prison camps. The Southeast Regional Office oversees each of these Florida federal prisons. In total, 8,687 inmates reside in federal prisons in Florida. This page presents a list of federal prisons in Florida and explains how to conduct a Florida federal prison inmate search.
- [Texas Federal Prisons](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/texas-2/): Texas houses 18 stand-alone federal prisons and nine federal prison camps. Each of these Texas federal prisons is overseen by the South Central Regional Office. In total, 14,678 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Texas.
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- [Georgia Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/georgia/): Georgia houses five stand-alone federal prisons and two federal prison camps. Each of these Georgia federal prisons is overseen by the Southeast Regional Office. In total, 3,031 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Georgia.
- [South Carolina Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/criminal-defense-resources/south-carolina/): If you are under investigation for or have been charged with a federal crime in South Carolina, the decisions you make early in your case can have lasting consequences. Federal investigations are often extensive, and prosecutors typically have significant resources available to pursue convictions. 
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- [Chicago Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/chicago-federal-criminal-defense-attorney/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in Chicago, IL? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a consultation. Our experienced Chicago federal criminal lawyer is ready to fight for your rights and secure the best possible outcome.
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- [Florida Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/florida/): Florida houses eight stand-alone federal prisons and four prison camps. The Southeast Regional Office oversees each of these Florida federal prisons. In total, 8,687 inmates reside in federal prisons in Florida. This page presents a list of federal prisons in Florida and explains how to conduct a Florida federal prison inmate search.
- [California Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/california/): Home \ Federal Bureau of Prisons \ California
- [Texas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/texas/): Texas houses 18 stand-alone federal prisons and nine federal prison camps. Each of these Texas federal prisons is overseen by the South Central Regional Office. In total, 14,678 inmates are housed inside federal prisons in Texas.
- [New York Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/new-york/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in New York? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. at (843) 620-1100 to discuss your situation with a New York federal criminal defense lawyer. With 43 years of experience, our firm represents clients across the United States facing serious federal investigations and prosecutions.
- [Federal Product Tampering Charges Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-product-tampering-charges-lawyer/): Product tampering with consumer products is punishable under every state and federal law. A lot of measures are in place to safeguard consumer products. Some examples are sealing bottle caps, cartons, paper, and plastic bags. Manufacturers and other regulating bodies do this to ensure the safety of consumers.
- [Arizona Federal Criminal Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bureau-prisons/arizona/): Have you or a loved one been arrested for an Arizona federal crime? If so, you need an Arizona federal criminal defense attorney to defend you. Since federal criminal convictions carry much harsher sentences, many criminal defendants plead guilty because fighting federal charges is challenging. That doesn’t mean you don’t have other options, though.
- [Federal Bribery Charges Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bribery-charges-lawyer/): The federal government prosecutes individuals who offer or try to give gifts, money, or anything else of value to influence official action. Although state authorities typically bring bribery charges, federal charges can also be levied. This page explains federal bribery charges, their definition, their sentence, and how a federal bribery defense attorney can help.
- [Federal Drug Abuse Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-drug-abuse-lawyer/): It is now commonly understood that substance abuse problems play a major role in criminal behavior. Attempts to address this well-documented correlation have resulted in untold millions in taxpayer funds consumed by prison-based drug treatment programs that have been largely unsuccessful in reducing imprisonment rates or the percentage of those imprisoned whose crimes relate to substance abuse.
- [Federal Court Cases](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-court-cases/): Appearing in a federal criminal court is undoubtedly intimidating. Knowing how federal court cases work and the possible outcomes will lessen your stress and anxiety. This is true whether you’re a criminal defendant or a family member.
- [Injurious Mail Defense Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/injurious-mail-defense-attorney/): Most people in the United States understand that you cannot mail dangerous and potentially harmful items or materials through the United States Postal Service. In fact, Title 18, U.S. Code 1716 forbids the mailing of hazardous materials.
- [Federal Bankruptcy Fraud Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-bankruptcy-fraud-lawyer/): Bankruptcy fraud is a serious federal crime that carries a substantial prison term. Below we discuss federal bankruptcy fraud, its punishment, common bankruptcy fraud examples, and how a defense lawyer can help.
- [Federal Assault Charges Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-assault-charges-attorney/): Federal assault charges and assault crimes encompass a wide range of offenses, particularly when they involve federal employees and officers. Understanding the intricacies of these charges and the relevant statutes is crucial for anyone facing such allegations or seeking to comprehend the legal protections in place for federal employees. This article delves into several key statutes under Title 18 of the United States Code (USC), including their definitions, elements, penalties, and potential defenses.
- [Washington, D.C. Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/washington-dc-federal-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Have you been charged with a federal crime in Washington, D.C.? You deserve strong legal representation to help you get a fair outcome. Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C., at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential consultation with a Washington, D.C. federal criminal defense lawyer.
- [Federal Class A Misdemeanors Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-class-a-misdemeanors-defense-lawyer/): When you are facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand what you are being accused of. A major part of that is knowing the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. Federal misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, but a Class A misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor you can commit. Depending on the circumstances, it can be considered a felony.
- [Federal Financial Crime Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-financial-crime-lawyer/): If you are under investigation or have been charged with a federal financial crime, the stakes could not be higher. Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. provides experienced, nationwide representation for individuals facing complex federal financial crime allegations. Call (843) 620-1100 to learn how a seasoned federal financial crime lawyer can help protect your rights.
- [Federal Prison Directory](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-directory/): The below Federal Bureau of Prisons offices govern all BOP facility operations.
- [Federal 2255 Motion Lawyer ](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-2255-motion-lawyer/): Were you convicted of a federal crime and believe that your conviction was unfair? Contact Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. to schedule a consultation at (843) 620-1100. Our experienced federal 2255 motion lawyers can help you fight for the justice you deserve.
- [Federal Arson Defense Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-arson-defense-lawyer/): Federal arson charges, codified under 18 USC 81, cover a range of activities beyond merely setting fire to a building or property. Arson becomes a federal crime when it involves property owned by the United States, property engaged in interstate or foreign commerce, or any activity affecting interstate or foreign commerce. This broad scope ensures that arson cases with significantly broader impacts are prosecuted at the federal level.
- [Federal Sentence Mitigation Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-sentence-mitigation-attorney/): Have you been charged with a federal crime and are now facing sentencing in federal court? A skilled federal sentence mitigation lawyer can make a substantial difference in the length and conditions of your sentence. Contact the team at Elizabeth Franklin-Best, P.C. today at (843) 620-1100 to schedule a confidential case review to learn more. 
- [Federal Failure to Appear Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-failure-to-appear-lawyer/): Failure to appear in court, commonly abbreviated as FTA, occurs when an individual required to attend a scheduled court hearing does not show up. FTA crimes and charges can happen in criminal and civil cases and have severe legal consequences. Know your rights and duties to avoid a failure to appear warrant, contacting Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. at (843) 620-1100.
- [Federal Prison Early Release Lawyer](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-prison-early-release-lawyer/): Do you have a loved one in federal prison who would like to seek an early release? Our expert federal prison consultants team regularly assists inmates seeking early release from prison and federal prison camps. Contact us if you would like to learn more about inmate early release programs or if you are seeking an early release from federal prison for good behavior.
- [Federal Appeals Attorney](https://elizabethfranklinbestpc.kinsta.cloud/federal-appeals-attorney/): Have you been convicted in federal court or received an adverse ruling? You may have the right to appeal your judgment if you believe there were errors or abuses during the process. The federal appeals lawyers at Elizabeth Franklin-Best P.C. can help you understand your rights and explore your options. Contact us online today or call us at (843) 620-1100 for a confidential consultation.
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