Truth-in-Sentencing Laws
Truth-in-Sentencing Laws are legal regulations that require convicted individuals to serve a significant portion of their prison sentence before becoming eligible for parole or early release. These laws aim to enhance public safety and transparency by ensuring that the time served is more closely aligned with the sentence given by the judge. In many jurisdictions, these laws reduce the ability of prisoners to earn time off for good behavior, ensuring they fulfill a substantial part of their sentence, which helps the public understand and trust the sentencing process.
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Truth in Sentencing laws are legal reforms designed to ensure that convicted criminals serve a substantial portion of their prison sentences without the possibility of parole or early release. These laws mandate that offenders must actually serve a specific percentage of their sentence—often 85%—before being eligible for parole. The goal is to provide more transparency and accountability in the sentencing process, allowing victims and the public to understand how long an offender will truly spend in prison, thereby enhancing confidence in the justice system.