When someone is sentenced for a federal crime can they chose the federal prison they go to?

Question

The person plead guilty.

I was wondering because Martha Stewart was placed in the federal prison closet to her mother - I think she requested this.

This was a white collar crime - I don't know this person personally but know him because of people that I know that know him.

Answer 1

generally, no

Answer 2

No, this is impossible, the courts choose and send you to the prison that they intend for you, because each prison has specific programs that may be needed for an individual.

Answer 3

Uh, no. They can REQUEST an assignment, but there is no obligation to honor the request. If you want to pick where you live, don't commit a crime and end up incarcerated.

Answer 4

They can request, and give reasons for the request, but they don't have the choice. The judge sometimes does rule favorably on such a request.

-Dio

Answer 5

A quick answer? Absolutely not. They can be extrodited and taken to another location by order of the Federal Court, but there are complicated issues. Here's a case in point.

Convicted Felon Sentenced for Federal Firearms Violation

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Agent in Charge
James Cavanaugh of ATF's Nashville Field Division, Chief Ronal Serpas of
the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and U.S. Attorney James
K. Vines of the Middle District of Tennessee announced on Monday the
sentencing of Lloyd Goode, 51, of Madison to 36 months in federal prison
for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
U.S. District Court Judge Aleta Trauger for the Middle Judicial
District of Tennessee also placed Goode on three years of supervised release following his prison term. There is no parole in the federal prisonsystem.
"The agents and officers who worked this investigation were able to zero in on Goode and make a solid case. Goode is no stranger to ATF. Past investigations have led us to incidents where he illegally possessed a bomb
and other explosives in the 1980's. Goode's past and present shows an obvious potential for violence. He served time in the past and will bereturning to prison once again," said Cavanaugh.
As a convicted felon, Goode is prohibited by federal law from
possessing firearms and ammunition. Goode was convicted in 1985 on a federal explosives violation investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for possessing a homemade bomb andwas sentenced to 5 years federal probation. On September 24, 2004, ATF and the MNPD executed a federal search warrant and arrest warrant at Goode's home located at 916 Anderson Lane in Madison, Tenn. following undercover operations. As a result of the search, ten firearms and more than 12,000 rounds of ammunition were recovered as
evidence. Goode was arrested at his home without incident. Subsequently, on November 3, 2005 Goode pled guilty to the charge of being a convicted felon in possession of firearms.
According to additional facts introduced at the plea hearing, Goode had made death threats about two canine trainers in the Nashville area. He also had driven by the home of a federal judge in Nashville, commenting about wanting to "take care" of the judge for previously sending him to prison.
The successful resolution of this case is the result of investigative efforts of ATF and the MNPD under a violent crime reduction initiative called Project Safe Neighborhoods, known locally as H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Armed Thugs).

The trials are held in the state in which the crime has been committed. As the norm, they are taken to the nearest Federal Prison, but if ordered by the Federal Judge, they could possibly be transferred. It depends on the status of the felon.

Answer 6

NO! It's just a coincidence.

Answer 7

No you will go where you are sent

Answer 8

I don't think they have that choice

Answer 9

NOPE!