Watching
Florida sentence-credit laws
Florida requires most people to serve at least 85% of their sentence, with gain time capped accordingly. OutSooner tracks proposals to change gain time.
What changes
- The 85% minimum-service rule limits gain time for most sentences.
- FDC publishes an offender database (OBIS); an OutSooner lookup is planned.
Estimate for someone in Florida
Planned: FDC OBIS public database.
Florida timeline
- Florida regular session (watch for gain-time bills).
Frequently asked questions
Can Florida inmates get out early with gain time?
Gain time can reduce a sentence, but most people must serve at least 85%.
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