D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-602

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 28-602 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF GOOD TIME CREDITS

The Department of Corrections may award good time credits for good behavior and for successful participation in rehabilitative programs, work details, and special projects for the period of time in custody prior to or after sentencing. Such credits shall be applied only after sentencing pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 24-403.02. Good time credits for good behavior, successful participation in rehabilitative programs, work details, and special projects provide inmates with an incentive to maintain good behavior and enroll in institutional programs for purposes of self-development or rehabilitative objectives. The good time credits for good behavior are revoked when inmates engage in disciplinary violations, but can be restored. The good time credits for successful participation in rehabilitative programs, work details, and special projects vest once utilized and thereafter cannot be revoked.

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1077 (February 19, 1988); amended by District of Columbia Good Time Credits Amendment Act of 2010, effective May 17, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-372), published at 58 DCR 7 (January 7, 2011)

Authority: Section 404(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973, 87 Stat. 787, Pub. L. 93-198.