Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Idaho Statutes Title 20. State Prison and County Jails § 20-101A. Good conduct reduction of sentences

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Each person convicted of an offense against the state, which was committed prior to July 1, 1986, and confined in a penal or correctional institution for a definite term other than for life, whose record of conduct shows that he has faithfully observed all the rules and has not been subject to punishment, is entitled to a deduction from the term of his sentence beginning with the day on which the sentence starts to run as follows:

(1) Five (5) days for each month, if the sentence is not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.

(2) Six (6) days for each month, if the sentence is more than one (1) year and less than three (3) years.

(3) Seven (7) days for each month, if the sentence is not less than three (3) years and less than five (5) years.

(4) Eight (8) days for each month if the sentence is not less than five (5) years and less than ten (10) years.

(5) Ten (10) days for each month, if the sentence is ten (10) years or more.

When two (2) or more consecutive sentences are served, the basis upon which the deduction is computed is the aggregate of several sentences.

In addition, those inmates doing an outstanding job, may be awarded industrial or meritorious goodtime under rules adopted by the state board of correction, not to exceed five (5) days per month.

Inmates performing exceptionally meritorious or outstanding services under rules adopted by the state board of correction may be awarded a lump sum of goodtime. The number of days awarded may not exceed the regulatory maximum.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Idaho Statutes Title 20. State Prison and County Jails § 20-101A. Good conduct reduction of sentences - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/id/title-20-state-prison-and-county-jails/id-st-sect-20-101a/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard