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  • Can a BOP 100-Series Shot Disqualify You from Second Chance Act Home Confinement or Halfway House?

    Can a BOP 100-Series Shot Disqualify You from Second Chance Act Home Confinement or Halfway House?

    Short Answer A 100-series “shot” (the Bureau of Prisons’ Greatest Severity disciplinary offenses) does not impose an automatic, permanent ban on Second Chance Act (SCA) Residential Reentry Center (RRC/halfway house) or home confinement. But it can seriously hurt your chances, shorten your placement, or—under First Step Act (FSA) rules—ordinarily preclude early application of earned time…

  • First Step Act: Current Implementation in the BOP

    First Step Act: Current Implementation in the BOP

    1. Full Operationalization of Home Confinement and RRC Policy As of June 17, 2025, the BOP issued a pivotal directive to fully implement the First Step Act and Second Chance Act in relation to home confinement. Among key reforms, the policy ensures that: These changes mark a significant shift toward honoring congressional intent, enabling earlier…

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