Indiana legal term
Good time credit in Indiana Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Indiana legislative session
In Indiana criminal law, “Good time credit” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Indiana criminal code.
What does “Good time credit” mean in Indiana criminal law?
"Good time credit" means a reduction in a person's term of imprisonment or confinement awarded for the person's good behavior while imprisoned, confined, or on home detention. (Ind. Code § 35-50-6-0.5)
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