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    Jan 10, 2011, 12:13 AM
    How does time served in jail work
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    Jan 10, 2011, 08:39 AM

    Hello s:

    It doesn't work, unless you're sentenced to county jail. Then you stay till your release date.

    What do you want to know?

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    Jan 18, 2011, 01:40 PM
    In most jurisdictions. Time served is used to chip away at whatever eventual sentense you might get. Example: You are held for 30 days, you receive a 60 day sentence, you serve the balance of 30 days. However, there are generally a lot of procedural rules that must be followed to have the time count as "time served" ie: objecting to motions to continue by the prosecution and the like.
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    Apr 17, 2012, 10:59 AM
    What if the person was sentenced 30 days does he have to do all the 30 days complete even if he has good behavior
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    Apr 17, 2012, 12:05 PM
    Hello g:

    Different jails have different rates of good time. But, you should get SOME.

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