District of Columbia good time and sentence credit rules
People sentenced under D.C. Code §24-403.01 get good time only as provided in the federal statute, 18 U.S.C. §3624(b). D.C. felony prisoners serve their time in the federal Bureau of Prisons.[1]
Sources last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:22 AM MT. This explains current law. It does not calculate anyone's date.
Credit types and rates
- Good time credit is available "only as provided in 18 U.S.C. §3624(b)." That is the federal good conduct time of up to 54 days per year of the sentence imposed.[1]
- People with nonviolent offenses can get up to a 1-year reduction for completing a substance abuse treatment program under 18 U.S.C. §3621(e)(2).[1]
Exclusions and limits
- The 1-year treatment reduction is not available for a "crime of violence" as defined in D.C. law.[1]
- The federal First Step Act time credits (18 U.S.C. §3632) apply to federal-code convictions. Whether they apply to D.C. Code offenders depends on BOP policy, so check with BOP.
Parole eligibility vs. discharge
- Sentences under §24-403.01 are determinate, followed by supervised release. Older D.C. sentences may still be parole-eligible before the U.S. Parole Commission.
How to find a release date
- Search the official BOP Inmate Locator by name or ID number.
- Look for the projected release, parole eligibility, or discharge date. The DOC record already includes credits it has awarded.
- For questions, contact the facility records office. Only DOC can correct a date.
FAQ
How much good time do D.C. prisoners get?
For sentences under D.C. Code §24-403.01: federal good conduct time under 18 U.S.C. §3624(b), up to 54 days per year imposed.
Where do D.C. felony prisoners serve their time?
In federal Bureau of Prisons facilities. Use the BOP Inmate Locator to find someone.
What this site can't do
| Issue | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Discipline and lost credits | We cannot see write-ups, forfeitures or restored credits. Only the facility record shows them. |
| Detainers and holds | Warrants, immigration holds or other-state detainers can block release. They are not in public data. |
| Consecutive and concurrent sentences | How sentences stack changes every date. We do not recompute aggregated sentences. |
| Parole board discretion | Eligibility is not release. Boards decide, and can deny or defer. |
| Jail credit errors | Pretrial credit is set by the court. Errors must be fixed through the court or records office. |
| Recent law changes | New laws, court rulings and DOC policy changes can take weeks to reach records. |
| Individual legal advice | We explain public rules. A lawyer or the DOC records office can apply them to one case. |
Always confirm dates with the official DOC records office.
Sources
Official statute, regulation, or agency pages only. Last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:22 AM MT. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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Sources: D.C. Code §24-403.01 (sentencing; good time) · Last verified: · Corrections