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Reviewed on: June 22,2017
Sentencing Questions

Disabled inmates sentence time

My husband is sentenced to 7 yrs and is confined to a wheelchair and is in the infirmary due to open wounds. How much of that sentence will he serve?

If he is in federal prison, he will do 85% of his sentence or 71.4 months on 84 months total, unless he takes RDAP and gets a year off of that.
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✓ Verified answer June 22,2017 · Sentencing Questions
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If he is in federal prison, he will do 85% of his sentence or 71.4 months on 84 months total, unless he takes RDAP and gets a year off of that. If he is in state prison, depending where, he might be eligible for parole which could drastically reduce the seven years. The Judgment and Commitment Order signed by the judge will give you insight as to what exactly are the stipulations of the sentence and if parole is even an option. Most state cases must do 85% of the imposed sentence. Parole is not offered in all cases.

Accepted Answer Date Created: June 22,2017
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed June 2017.