Time served
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In criminal law, time served describes a sentence where the defendant is credited immediately after a guilty verdict with the time spent in detention awaiting trial. The time is usually subtracted from the sentence, with only the balance being served after the verdict. Sometimes, the entirety of the sentence is time served, meaning no additional time in incarceration is served after trial.
In some cases, time served may earn credit at a different rate than regular incarceration. For example, one month time served may credit two months from the sentence.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Correctional Good-Time Credits in Southern States" - Todd Edwards - May 2001 - Regional Resource - Knowledge Center. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
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