Woodward v. Grayer

David Michael Woodward appeals the district court’s dismissal of his § 2241 habeas petition. Woodward was sentenced to 156 months imprisonment and was ordered to pay restitution. He argues that the Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”) is improperly withdrawing funds from his prison account to satisfy the restitution order. Woodward contends that the BOP is misinterpreting the sentencing judge’s restitution order, claiming that he is not required to pay the balance of the restitution until he is released from prison.

We will reverse a dismissal of a habeas claim that is based on an error of law (as…