Reviewed on: May 31,2016
Sentencing Questions

what does short-timer" mean?

what short-timer" means?

Short-timer is an inmate with little time remaining until their release.
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✓ Verified answer May 31,2016 · Sentencing Questions
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Short-timer is an inmate with little time remaining until their release. This can refer to a new inmate with a four month sentence or an inmate that has worked their way down from a ten-year bid and has four months left. These are short-timers.
Accepted Answer Date Created: May 31,2016
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