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Wyoming good time and sentence credit rules

Wyoming good time is set by rules the governor adopts. It can come off the minimum, the maximum, or both, and is "a matter of grace," not a right.[1]

Sources last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:23 AM MT. This explains current law. It does not calculate anyone's date.

Credit types and rates

  • The governor adopts rules for good time and special good time for state inmates and parolees.[1]
  • The rules may deduct good time from the maximum sentence, the minimum sentence, or both.[1]
  • The specific monthly amounts are in DOC policy and rules. We have not verified them from official text.

Exclusions and limits

  • Good time can be removed or withheld. Granting it is "a matter of grace and not that of right."[1]
  • No parole for a sentence during which the person assaulted someone with a deadly weapon in an institution or escaped (W.S. 7-13-402(b)).[1]

Parole eligibility vs. discharge

  • Good time can move up parole eligibility (if taken off the minimum) and discharge (if taken off the maximum), depending on the rules.[1]

What we could not verify

Monthly good time amounts come from DOC rules that we have not verified.

How to find a release date

  1. Search the official Wyoming DOC Inmate 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.

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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

Is good time a right in Wyoming?

No. Under W.S. 7-13-420, good time is a matter of grace, set by rules the governor adopts.

Can Wyoming good time reduce parole eligibility?

Yes, if the rules apply it to the minimum sentence.

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. Wyo. Stat. §7-13-420 (good time allowances), in Title 7 PDF

Official statute, regulation, or agency pages only. Last checked Oct 16, 2026, 8:23 AM MT. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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Sources: Wyo. Stat. §7-13-420 (good time allowances), in Title 7 PDF · Last verified: · Corrections