Good Time Credit Eligibility

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In Texas, inmates can earn good conduct time (GCT) which may reduce their sentence. This applies to non-violent offenses and time served, depending on behavior and facility regulations. For specific details, contact TDCJ.

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I am trying to figure out if my husband gets good time credit for his time served credit in texas
Hello ****, in Texas, good conduct time is typically earned by inmates which can lead to early release. However, this depends on the offense and the type of facility. It would be helpful to know more about his case. Can you share additional details?
It's a non violent charge, he was sentenced to 4 years for probation violation and he has been incarcerated since April 1st. On May 23rd at his court date he was awarded 65 days credit and he was just transferred to tdcj day before yesterday
In Texas:
- Inmates who behave well can earn good conduct time (GCT).
- GCT can potentially shorten their sentence.
- It's applicable for non-violent offenses.
- The specifics depend on the type of facility and the nature of the conviction.
For more precise information, I'd recommend contacting TDCJ directly.
But my question is can you get good time credit on time served time
Yes, in Texas, the law generally allows for "good time" credits to be applied to the "time served". These credits can potentially reduce the length of the sentence. However, the specifics depend on various factors like behavior, type of offense, and regulations of the facility.