RRC
Law & Legal abbreviation · Criminal Law
| Stands for | Residential reentry center |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
RRC stands for Residential reentry center, a criminal law abbreviation.
Halfway house contracted by the federal Bureau of Prisons where inmates near the end of their sentences live under supervision while working, seeking jobs and reconnecting with family. Placement can last up to 12 months.
Example: She transferred to an RRC in her hometown with nine months left on her sentence.
Usage notes
Authorized by 18 U.S.C. § 3624(c) as part of prerelease custody, which can also include home confinement for the shorter of 10 percent of the sentence or six months. Residents with jobs pay a share of their income as a subsistence fee. Rule violations can mean a return to prison.
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- PTI – Pretrial intervention
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- RS – Reasonable suspicion
- SHU – Special housing unit
- USSG – United States Sentencing Guidelines
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- VOP – Violation of probation
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.