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Sample Acceptance Order With Early Release In Illinois
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Under "Truth in Sentencing" laws, those convicted of first degree murder will serve 100 percent of the sentence. Those committing other violent offenses under Truth in Sentencing laws will serve 85 percent of their sentence.
"Good behavior" means the compliance by a person with all rules and regulations of the institution and all laws of the State while confined in a county jail whether serving a sentence of imprisonment or confined in the county jail pending trial or sentencing.
Good Time Credit: Under Illinois law, eligible inmates can earn up to 50% of their sentence as "Good Time" credit. This means that for every day served in prison, they may have one day subtracted from their sentence.
A new law in Illinois (Public Act 103-0330) went into effect on January 1, 2024, altering the Illinois Unified Code of Corrections. Under this law, the Department of Corrections must recalculate prisoner sentencing credits awarded prior to July 1, 2021 (Certain violent crimes are excluded under the Act).
Individuals in custody serve 50%, 75%, 85%, or 100% of their sentence, determined by statute, and based on the offense that was committed. For example, an individual in custody who received a 4 year sentence for burglary would serve 50% of his sentence by statute, or 2 years.
Yes, some people can get early release from prison in Illinois by earning sentence credit. Credit reduces the amount of time people with determinate sentences have to stay in prison.
Here's an example: a prisoner is serving a term of imprisonment of five years (1,826 days, including an extra day for a leap year). His conduct is excellent and he earns all possible good time. He should serve 85% of each year sentenced: He should earn 54 days of good time as he completes each set of 311 days.
Good Time Credit: Under Illinois law, eligible inmates can earn up to 50% of their sentence as "Good Time" credit. This means that for every day served in prison, they may have one day subtracted from their sentence.
Yes, some people can get early release from prison in Illinois by earning sentence credit. Credit reduces the amount of time people with determinate sentences have to stay in prison.
Individuals in the work release program remain under the custody of IDOC. In addition to establishing and maintaining gainful employment, individuals are eligible for community correctional center leaves and independent release time.
