Florida release countdown

What could change the date in Florida

• Incentive gain-time (offenses on or after Oct 1, 1995): FDC may grant up to 10 days per month for working diligently, training, or other positive activities. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab) The rate in effect on the offense date applies for the whole sentence. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• Older rates for incentive gain-time: up to 20 days a month for offenses before Jan 1, 1994, and up to 25 days (severity levels 1-7) or 20 days (levels 8-10) for offenses from Jan 1, 1994 to Sept 30, 1995. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• Basic gain-time (10 days per month of sentence) applies only to offenses from July 1, 1978 through Dec 31, 1993. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• Meritorious gain-time: 1 to 60 days for an outstanding deed, such as saving a life. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• Education award: a one-time 60 days for earning a high school equivalency diploma or a vocational certificate. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• 85% floor: gain-time cannot cause release before 85% of the sentence is served. Court-awarded jail credit counts toward the 85%. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)
• For offenses from Oct 1, 2014 through June 30, 2023, no incentive gain-time for certain sex offenses and kidnapping offenses involving minors listed in §944.275(4)(e)1. A broader list applies to offenses on or after July 1, 2023 under (4)(e)2. (Fla. Stat. §944.275 (gain-time)) (opens in new tab)

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