To provide for expedited compassionate release in the event of a public health emergency.
- Last Action
- 10/19/2021
Actions
- 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-03-26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
- 2021-03-26Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-26 (00)
This bill expands statutory authority for federal prisoners to be temporarily released on furlough or granted compassionate release during a public health emergency.
First, the bill authorizes the temporary release of prisoners in the event of a public health emergency if there is a substantial, imminent health risk to the prisoner, other prisoners, or employees of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The bill also authorizes courts, in addition to the BOP, to grant temporary release.
Second, the bill establishes new procedures for compassionate release requests during public health emergencies. Specifically, the bill requires the BOP to promptly release a defendant's medical records and requires the court to expedite rulings on compassionate release motions.
Subjects
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health information and medical records
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
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