Reviewed on: July 31,2018
Release Questions

What to tentative date mean?. If he has 217 days left will he get out early .

Tentative date is the current "release date" of "out date" given the inmate.
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✓ Verified answer July 09,2018 · Release Questions
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Tentative date is the current "release date" of "out date" given the inmate. It is tenative and that normally means there are more calculations to be determined before they give a final. This means they anticipate it could change so YES, you might get some good news.

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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 2018.