Reviewed on: June 08,2017
Prison Discipline

does discipline make your time longer

When an inmate begins their sentence they are given "good time" or "gain time" of 15%.
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✓ Verified answer June 08,2017 · Prison Discipline
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When an inmate begins their sentence they are given "good time" or "gain time" of 15%. Therefore the inmate is set to do 85% of their sentence. If they get into situations where incident reports mount up, they could ultimately have their good time taken away. Discipline cannot add time to their sentence unless a new crime (assault, escape, attempted murder, murder) was committed and they were found guilty.

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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.