If someone gets sentenced to 60 days in jail could they get out early?
If someone gets sentence to do 60 days in jail could they get out early or do they have to serve there full 60 day
Amber Cavazos
They will serve 85% of their time unless this is a county jail and the overcrowding is critical.
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They will serve 85% of their time unless this is a county jail and the overcrowding is critical. Some inmates with short sentences that are related to non-violent offenses might get out a bit earlier to make room.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: February 27,2016
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