MS · Sentence credit rules

Mississippi good time and sentence credit rules

For sentences imposed after June 30, 1995, Mississippi earned time is 4.5 days per 30 days served, capped at 15% of the sentence.^[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

Sentences after June 30, 1995: 4.5 days per 30 days served for meeting good conduct and performance requirements, up to 15% of the term.^[1]
Older sentences: up to one-half of the confinement period.^[1]

Earned time can be forfeited for serious rule violations. Forfeited time cannot be restored.^[1]
Lawsuits dismissed as frivolous cost 60, 120 or 180 days.^[1]
§47-5-139 lists people who cannot earn earned time.

People released early are on earned-release supervision until the term ends. It works like parole supervision.^[1]

This summary is based on the copy of §47-5-138 posted by MDOC in January 2023. Check for later amendments.

Search the official MDOC Inmate 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.

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

How much earned time do you get in Mississippi?

4.5 days per 30 served, up to 15% of the sentence, for sentences after June 30, 1995 (§47-5-138, as posted by MDOC).

What is earned-release supervision?

Supervision after early release on earned time. It lasts until the term ends and works like parole.

Limits of OutSooner information
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.

Official statute, regulation, or agency pages only. Last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:24 AM MT. Spotted an error? Tell us.