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Minnesota good time and sentence credit rules

For offenses on or after Aug 1, 1993, a Minnesota executed sentence is two-thirds prison and one-third supervised release. There is no classic good time.[1]

Sources last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:21 AM MT. This explains current law. It does not calculate anyone's date.

Credit types and rates

  • The sentence has two parts: a minimum prison term equal to two-thirds of the executed sentence, and a maximum supervised release term equal to one-third.[1]
  • Time actually served is subject to §244.05 subd. 1b. Disciplinary confinement can extend prison time.[1]
  • The Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act also created earned incentive release. We have not yet verified its rates in statute text, so check with the Minnesota DOC.

Exclusions and limits

  • Exceptions under §244.05 subd. 4a (for example, life sentences).[1]

Parole eligibility vs. discharge

  • There is no discretionary parole for these sentences. Release to supervised release comes at the two-thirds point, unless extended for discipline.[1] The court must explain the prison and supervised release portions at sentencing.[1]

What we could not verify

Earned incentive release rates (MRRA) are not yet verified here.

How to find a release date

  1. Search the official Minnesota DOC Offender Locator by name or ID number.
  2. Look for the projected release, parole eligibility, or discharge date. The DOC record already includes credits it has awarded.
  3. For questions, contact the facility records office. Only DOC can correct a date.

Minnesota DOC Offender Locator (official)

New laws and bills

Not yet verified We have not yet verified whether sentence-credit legislation is active here. (tracker checked Oct 16, 2026)

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FAQ

What percent of a sentence do you serve in Minnesota?

Usually two-thirds in prison, then one-third on supervised release (§244.101), unless discipline extends it.

Does Minnesota have parole?

Not for sentences under the guidelines (offenses since 1993). People go to supervised release instead.

What this site can't do

Limits of OutSooner information
IssueWhy it matters
Discipline and lost creditsWe cannot see write-ups, forfeitures or restored credits. Only the facility record shows them.
Detainers and holdsWarrants, immigration holds or other-state detainers can block release. They are not in public data.
Consecutive and concurrent sentencesHow sentences stack changes every date. We do not recompute aggregated sentences.
Parole board discretionEligibility is not release. Boards decide, and can deny or defer.
Jail credit errorsPretrial credit is set by the court. Errors must be fixed through the court or records office.
Recent law changesNew laws, court rulings and DOC policy changes can take weeks to reach records.
Individual legal adviceWe 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

  1. Minn. Stat. §244.101 (executed sentences)

Official statute, regulation, or agency pages only. Last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:21 AM MT. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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Sources: Minn. Stat. §244.101 (executed sentences) · Last verified: · Corrections