Reviewed on: April 22,2016
Sentencing Questions

Are federal inmates always moved to a different prison once they recieve their sentence?

Are federal inmates always moved to a different prison once they recieve their sentence?

If they are in a county jail, then yes they are moved to a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility depending on the security level designation decided during
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✓ Verified answer October 29,2015 · Sentencing Questions
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If they are in a county jail, then yes they are moved to a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility depending on the security level designation decided during the period before movement.
Accepted Answer Date Created: October 29,2015
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