If you are on federal supervised release, 18 U.S.C. § 3583 is the most important statute in your life. This is the law that gives the judge the power to put you on supervision and, more importantly, the power to send you back to prison.

Key Sections You Should Know:

• § 3583(d): Lists the mandatory conditions (like not committing new crimes) and the court’s power to set special conditions.
• § 3583(e): Gives the court the power to terminate your release early, extend it, or modify your conditions.
• § 3583(g): Lists the “Mandatory Revocation” triggers, such as possession of a controlled substance or refusal to comply with drug testing.

Understanding these subsections helps you and your family understand exactly where the lines are drawn and how to stay within them.