Deductions from Sentence

(1) M.G.L. c.127, §129D (Earned Good Time). (a) An inmate may receive a maximum of 7.5 days a month deduction from sentence for his/her satisfactoryperformance in an approved employment, educational or vocational training program or activity. (Note: To earn credit for a month’s participation, inmates should normally be participating for 15 continuous days or more in a calendar month.) Such deductions shall be granted in the following manner: 1. Employment Programs. Deductions totaling not more than 2½ days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more work program(s). 2. Education and Vocation Training Programs. Deductions totaling not more than 2½ days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more educational/vocational training program(s). 3. Activities. Deductions totaling not more than 2½ days a month may be granted to an inmate who is involved in one or more approved activities. (b) Any deductions from sentence earned pursuant to M.G.L. c.127, § 129D, once granted, cannot be forfeited for disciplinary infractions. (2) M.G.L. c.127, §129C (Camp Time). (a) For the satisfactory conduct of an inmate confined in a prison camp, the Commissioner or designee maygrant a deduction from sentence of not more than 2½ days for each 30 day period spent in confinement in a prison camp. (b) Any deductions from sentence granted pursuant to M.G.L. c. 127, § 129C once granted, cannot be forfeited for disciplinary infractions or escape from a prison camp.