How much time will he serve on a 1 year sentence?

In most state systems, inmates do not serve the full sentence if they earn and keep their good time credits.

A common guideline is around 85% of the sentence, though this can vary depending on the state and the charge.

For a 1 year sentence, that usually means:

• Roughly 10 to 10.5 months actually served
• The rest is reduced through good behavior credits

Since this is his first time and the sentence is relatively short, he is in a better position to earn and keep those credits as long as he avoids disciplinary issues.

Will he stay at Coffee Creek the whole time?
Most likely, yes.

With shorter sentences like one year:

• Inmates are often kept in the same facility
• Transfers are less common unless there is a problem, classification change, or specific need

Coffee Creek is also an intake and housing facility, so it is not unusual for someone with a shorter sentence to remain there.

What matters most now:

• Staying out of trouble
• Following rules
• Possibly participating in programs if available

Those things help ensure he keeps his good time and gets out as early as possible.

So in simple terms, he probably will not do the full year, and unless something changes, he will likely stay where he is until release.