Reviewed on: September 05,2019
Release Questions

If my inmate is sentenced to two years and has good behavior when will he get released

In federal prison and most of the state prison systems, the inmates are given their good time credit upfront.
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✓ Verified answer August 30,2019 · Release Questions
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In federal prison and most of the state prison systems, the inmates are given their good time credit upfront. This is normally 15% off the sentence. So, if your inmate has 24 months, the good time drops that down to 20.4 months. There are no other ways to carve time off your sentence.

Accepted Answer Date Created: August 30,2019
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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 September 2019.