District Of Columbia § 24-221.01c - Credits for good behavior, rehabilitation programs, work details, and special projects.
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§ 24-221.01c. Credits for good behavior, rehabilitation programs, work details, and special projects.
24-221.01cA person sentenced for a misdemeanor whose conduct complies with institutional rules shall be eligible to receive good time credits of up to 3 credits per calendar month for good behavior, as prescribed by applicable rules.
A person sentenced for a misdemeanor who demonstrates successful participation in one or more rehabilitation programs, work details, or special projects shall be eligible to receive good time credits of up to 3 credits per calendar month for each such program, detail, or project, as prescribed by applicable rules.
No person shall receive more than 8 credits per calendar month under and this section combined.
Good time credits shall be computed from the day on which a person is first incarcerated. In a case in which the person is later sentenced for a misdemeanor, the good time credits shall not be awarded until after a sentence is imposed.
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