Lawyers for Jair Bolsonaro requested that Supreme Federal Court minister Alexandre de Moraes extend the former president's home detention for an additional 90 days [1].

The request comes as Bolsonaro faces a significant prison sentence and the expiration of his current confinement terms. A decision by the court will determine if he returns to a penitentiary or remains at his residence.

The defense team filed the request on June 23, 2026 [4]. Bolsonaro was originally granted home detention at the end of March 2026 for a period of 90 days [2, 5]. This original term is now nearing its conclusion.

Bolsonaro is currently serving a sentence of 27 years and three months [1]. His legal team said an extension is necessary due to humanitarian reasons, and a continued need for constant medical care [6].

The filing also addresses recent legal complications. The defense cited alleged irregularities regarding a recent weapon seizure as part of their justification for the extension [6, 7].

Minister Alexandre de Moraes has not yet issued a ruling on whether to grant the additional 90 days [1]. If the request is denied, Bolsonaro may be required to return to a prison facility to serve the remainder of his sentence.

“Bolsonaro is currently serving a sentence of 27 years and three months”

This legal maneuver reflects the ongoing tension between Brazil's judiciary and the former president. By citing medical needs and procedural irregularities in evidence seizure, the defense is attempting to avoid the physical constraints of a prison environment while Bolsonaro serves a lengthy sentence. The outcome depends on Minister Moraes' interpretation of the humanitarian necessity versus the judicial requirement for incarceration.