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Chapter 7 – Adult Case Records Information

Article 12 – Time Computations

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73030.19.2 Good time/Work time Credit – Life Terms

  • Work time credit pursuant to PCPenal Code 2933 shall be applied to reduce the minimum term of life prisoners sentenced only under PCPenal Code 217.1(b) and habitual offenders sentenced under PCPenal Code 667.7(a)(1) and PCPenal Code 667.75.

  • Good time/work time credit pursuant only to PCPenal Code 2931 shall be applied to reduce the minimum term of all other life prisoners on terms with 15 or 25 year minimums, except those convictions for second degree Murder where the victim was a peace officer (PCPenal Code 190(b)).

  • Work time credit pursuant to PCPenal Code 2933 shall apply to DSLDeterminate Sentence Law enhancements and DSLDeterminate Sentence Law consecutive cases on all life terms.

    • Goodtime credit shall be administratively granted for time in custody after 7-1-77 on first degree Murder and Kidnap offenses committed prior to 11-8-78 if the commitment is subsequently ruled invalid and the inmate is recommitted on a lesser offense arising from the same case.