# 28 CFR § 572.40: Compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-572.40

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 572.40
- **Heading:** Compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER D—COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND RELEASE > PART 572—PAROLE > Subpart E—Compassionate Release (Procedures for the Implementation of 18 U.S.C. 4205(g))

## Text

18 U.S.C. 4205(g) was repealed effective November 1, 1987, but remains the controlling law for inmates whose offenses occurred prior to that date. For inmates whose offenses occurred on or after November 1, 1987, the applicable statute is 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A). Procedures for compassionate release of an inmate under either provision are contained in 28 CFR part 571, subpart G.
[59 FR 1239, Jan. 7, 1994]

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 572.30 § 572.30 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-572.30.md)
- [28 CFR § 572.31 § 572.31 Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-572.31.md)
- [28 CFR § 572.40 § 572.40 Compassionate release under 18 U.S.C. 4205(g).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-572.40.md)

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