Q: What is the process of getting a motion filed for a federal prisoner to be released due to the covid 19 situation?
A:
You will really want to get with an attorney who practices in federal court. I would also suggest contacting the person's prior attorney or the federal defenders office.
Just don't get your hopes up. If the person is not close to completing the sentence, or is otherwise healthy and with no significant risk factors (e.g. old age, debilitating conditions), and the prison is taking reasonable precautions, the motion probably won't go far. All courts have been flooded with these sort of motions and the resounding response from judges has been that COVID is not a "get-out-of-jail free" card, and that early release should be granted only when it benefits the prisoner AND the community / prison.
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