Successful Programs for Compassionate Release

Compassionate Release is a highly sought-after program for many inmates facing longer sentences, who may be advancing in age, suffering from medical conditions, or who have served a substantial portion of their current sentence. If you are granted Compassionate Release, then you are immediately eligible for release from incarceration.

If you think you may qualify, the requirements for the Compassionate Release Program are:

  • Age 65 and older.
  • Suffer from chronic or serious medical conditions related to the aging process.
  • Experiencing deteriorating mental or physical health that substantially diminishes their ability
  • to function in a correctional facility.
  • Conventional treatment promises no substantial improvement to their mental or physical
  • For age-based consideration: are 65 or older and have served the lesser of 10 years or 75% of their sentence, with serious deterioration in physical or mental health related to ageing.

Review by the Warden

Each request must be reviewed and approved by the warden. The evaluation includes a variety of factors, such as “the nature and circumstances of the inmate’s offense and criminal history, the inmate’s conduct in prison, the inmate’s release plans, and whether release would undermine the deterrent effect of the punishment.” *

A strong request needs supporting documentation gathered and submitted alongside it, such as records, details, medical history, family history, case history, psychological history, among many others.

Present Your Case Effectively

Jail Time Consulting specializes in sentence reduction and in Compassionate Release Programs. They are an industry leader who works closely with clients to ensure a successful close to each and every case. If you are in need of legal services or interested in applying for the Compassionate Release Program, you can contact them at 800-382-0868, toll-free for a confidential consultation.