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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. | 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. | ||
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Revision as of 18:50, May 28, 2008
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.