Costner v. United States

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion made under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2255 by a prisoner who had been released from custody prior to the expiration of his sentence because of “good time” earned during the course of his imprisonment. The relief asked by the motion was that appellant be relieved of the conditions imposed by the prison authorities upon his release.

Even if the court had jurisdiction to grant the relief sought upon a motion made under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2255, it is clear that such relief should not be granted. 18 U.S.C.A. § 4164 expressly provides that prisoners entitled to “good…