Reviewed on: November 14,2016
Inmate Transfer

When you are an adult do they move you before your sentence is up?

When you are an adult do they move you before your sentence is up or do they let you finish out your sentence?

Inmates get moved for many reasons.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer November 14,2016 · Inmate Transfer
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Inmates get moved for many reasons. Some of the reasons are actually good for the inmate. When an inmate has done a good portion of their sentence with little or no incident reports, they may qualify for a lower custody level which would gve them the option of moving to a less strict facility. This is known "stepping down" your sentence. Once an inmate is stepped down to minimum security status, theya re leigible for work release and very relaxed visitation. Most inmates are striving for this situation to happen to them, the time they do is easier to deal with.

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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2016.