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| + | *[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | ||
| + | *[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:55, April 19, 2021
In legal terminology, good time is a reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of the maximum sentence. However, if an inmate later commits bad acts while in prison, the good time can be totally or partially forfeited as a result.