Reviewed on: June 29,2016
Sentence Reduction

Could my boyfriend get good time and the release date be early?

If the sentence is 7 months and 15 days, could my boyfriend get good time and the release date be early

There is a 15% good time credit that inmates begin their sentence with.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer June 25,2016 · Sentence Reduction
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There is a 15% good time credit that inmates begin their sentence with. Anything earlier would be very unusual.
Accepted Answer Date Created: June 25,2016
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