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good time
What does good time mean?
Time deducted from a sentence for staying out of trouble and following the rules. Losing it is a common punishment.
"A single write-up can cost you months of good time."
Origin
From 'good time credit,' standard corrections terminology.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'good time' in prison?
Good time is sentence credit earned for good behavior, deducting days off a sentence for staying out of trouble and following the rules.
Can you lose good time?
Yes. Losing good-time credit is a common punishment. A single disciplinary write-up can cost an inmate months of accumulated credit.
Where does the term come from?
It comes from 'good time credit,' which is standard corrections terminology across many prison systems.
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