Concept information
Preferred term
truth-in-sentencing provisions
Definition
- The term truth in sentencing (TIS) alludes to a variety of sentencing guidelines and restrictions that serve to reduce uncertainty associated with the length of time that convicted offenders must serve in prison. Although truth-in-sentencing provisions vary widely by jurisdiction, common elements include the elimination or restriction of parole eligibility and good-time credits, the use of sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentences, and notably, the requirement that inmates serve at least 85 percent of their prison sentence prior to becoming eligible for supervised or unconditional release back into society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Truth-in-Sentencing Provisions]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/truth-in-sentencing_provisions
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