Inmates in Illinois, as long as they're not convicted of certain classes of crimes, earn day-for-day good time already. Meritorious good time was halted because of the political fallout for Governor Quinn when the MGT (Meritorious Good Time) push was discovered by the Associated Press.
Look for Meritorious Good Time to return after the November General Election.
Yes i think it will come back because there is a lot of inmates and not a lot of space to house them, there are people that are in there for none violence crimes and should be able to come home to their families and show they can do right. Illinois good time is back. Quinn signed the bill, I've heard that the inmates should be affected by this after the election this year. But id like to know when, if anybody has a better answer Please let me know.
In Illinois, individuals convicted of non-violent crimes may be eligible for early release through various programs such as good behavior credits, participation in rehabilitation programs, or under the Illinois Prisoner Review Board's decisions. Additionally, certain laws allow for sentence modifications or early parole for qualifying inmates. Factors like the nature of the crime, time served, and conduct while incarcerated can influence the possibility of early release. It’s essential for inmates to understand the specific eligibility criteria and processes involved.
Inmates who are about to be released are often informed by prison staff or their counsel if they have any. Most inmates keep track on their own of how much time they have left on their sentences.
No, Tennessee jails are not required to provide inmates with outside time for fresh air. Many prisoners lose their civil rights when they are sentenced to spend time in jail. Good behavior may increase the chances of inmates being able to get some outside.
Illinois is located in the Midwest Region of the United States and in the Central Time Zone.
I wonder if you mean "Maritime Law" - which governs navigation and overseas commerce.Added: Or - if you are referring to "good time" earned for your good behavior in jail or prison - - there is no 'law' entitling you to it.
The exact amount of time a federal prisoner must serve varies depending on the type of crime committed and the sentence imposed by the court. Generally, federal prisoners must serve at least 85% of their sentence before becoming eligible for release, but this can be affected by factors such as good behavior credits and participation in rehabilitation programs.
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It would be 5:30 AM in Illinois.
All of Illinois is in the Central Time Zone.
Illinois is in the Central Time Zone. Colorado is in the Central Time Zone. When it is 9:00 am in Colorado, it is 10:00 am in Illinois.
Washington DC is Eastern time, Illinois is Central time: Illinois is one hour behind DC.