How Inmate Sentencing works with Good Time and Work Time Release Credits

12/10/2013

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Good Time/Work Time Credits



At the time of sentencing, inmates receive 2 days credit for every 2 days served.



Example #1:

An Inmate sentenced to 100 days, serves 50 days and receives credit for 50 days.



Conservation Camp/Vocational Shops programs



In addition to the above credits, inmates who work in a conservation camp/vocational shops program receive an additional .5 days credit for every day worked.



Example #2:

An inmate sentenced to 100 days, serves 40 days and receives credit for 60 days.



Fire Camps



After completing fire training, inmates assigned to the camp, receive 2 days credit for every day served.



Example #3:

An inmate sentenced to 100 days, serves 34 days and receives credit for 66 days.



Milestone Credits



Effective January 1, 2014, only inmates sentenced under 1170(h)(1)PC will qualify to earn Milestone credits. The minimum number which can be earned is 1 week, with a maximum of 6 weeks in a 52 week period.