Reviewed on: July 03,2019
General Prison Questions-Terminology

If my fiance gets sentenced to 33 months in the feds how long would he actually have to do?

The federal sentences come with 15% goodtime credit going in.
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✓ Verified answer July 03,2019 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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The federal sentences come with 15% goodtime credit going in.  If your fiancé stays out of trouble he will serve 28 months. If he has an alcohol or drug problem he might qualify for RDAP, which if taken would cut 9-12 months off the 33 months. Ask the Inmate about RDAP.

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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 July 2019.