Reviewed on: February 06,2017
Sentence Reduction

can an inmate get good time if this is not their first time in prison?

My fiance might be going to pruntytown and we are trying to figure out if he will get good time he been to jail a couple times and been to the Anthony center id this is a help. Thank you have a great night

All inmates start with good time credits regardless of the sentence.
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✓ Verified answer January 31,2017 · Sentence Reduction
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All inmates start with good time credits regardless of the sentence. It is a built-in incentive to behave. 

Accepted Answer Date Created: January 31,2017
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