Indiana good time and sentence credit rules
For offenses after June 30, 2014, Indiana Level 6 felonies start in Class A (1 day of credit per day served). Level 1-5 felonies start in Class B (1 day per 3 days). Credit restricted felons are in Class C (1 day per 6 days).[1]
Sources last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:24 AM MT. This explains current law. It does not calculate anyone's date.
Credit types and rates
- Class A: 1 day of good time credit per day imprisoned or held before trial. This is the starting class for Level 6 felonies and misdemeanors.[1]
- Class B: 1 day per 3 days. This is the starting class for other felonies.[1]
- Class C: 1 day per 6 days (credit restricted felons). Class D: none.[1]
- Educational credit for a GED, high school diploma, associate or bachelor's degree, and some vocational, substance-abuse and life-skills certificates. Only for people in Class I, A or B who show a pattern consistent with rehabilitation.[1]
Exclusions and limits
Parole eligibility vs. discharge
- Credit time moves up release from a fixed term. Release is usually to parole or probation as provided in IC 35-50-6-1.[1] Indiana courts also offer an official credit time calculator.
How to find a release date
- Search the official IDOC Offender Search 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.
New laws and bills
Not yet verified We have not yet verified whether sentence-credit legislation is active here. (tracker checked Oct 16, 2026)
FAQ
What percent of a sentence do you serve in Indiana?
For Level 1-5 felonies (Class B), about 75%. For Level 6 (Class A), about 50%. Credit restricted felons (Class C) serve about 85.7%. Educational credit can reduce time further.
What is a credit restricted felon?
A person convicted of certain child sex offenses or child murders defined in Indiana law. They start in Class C.
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, 8:24 AM MT. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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Sources: Indiana Code 35-50-6 (credit time), 2026 edition · Last verified: · Corrections