Reviewed on: March 13,2021
Prison Discipline

what is currently the maximum SHU term a convict can be sentenced to?

there is no maximum...
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✓ Verified answer March 13,2021 · Prison Discipline
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there is no maximum... i knew guys that were in there for their entire bid. it really depends on the infraction and reason for being sent there... for instance, getting caught with a cell phone got one guy 9 months in the SHU another got 18 months in the SHU

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