Time credit for good behavior.

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(a) Upon a sentence of not less than 10 or more than 30 days, one day for each 10 days.

(b) Upon a sentence of more than 30 days but not more than 90 days, three days for each 30-day period.

(c) Upon a sentence of more than 90 days but not more than 180 days, four days for each 30-day period.

(d) Upon a sentence of more than 180 days but not more than 270 days, five days for each 30-day period.

(e) Upon a sentence of more than 270 days, six days for each 30-day period.

(2)(a) Deductions under this section may be allowed for time served in an alternative sentencing facility operated pursuant to a community corrections plan if the county governing body authorizes the allowing of deductions.

(b) For purposes of calculating deductions allowable under paragraph (a) of this subsection, each day served in the facility is counted as a day of confinement. [Amended by 1965 c.346 §3; 1971 c.196 §1; 1973 c.740 §13; 1979 c.487 §11; 2011 c.203 §1]


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