Credits On Term Of Imprisonment

NRS 211.310 thru 211.340 – Overview of the Policies Governing Early Release of Prisoners

Under Nevada law, it is possible for an inmate to shorten their sentence by earning credits. The policies and regulations governing these credits are set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes 211.310 thru 211.340. These statutes highlight two categories of “credits on terms or imprisonment” depending on what date the prisoner was sentenced.

NRS 211.310 – Credits For Prisoners Sentenced Before October 1, 1991

1. You can get up to five days deducted from your sentence for every month of your term that you’re orderly, obedient, and faithful.

1. You can earn up to ten additional days off your sentence for each month you serve for diligently performing the work that has been assigned to you. The amount of credits allowed is as follows – For a sentence of:

• Less than 15 days – no additional days will be deducted

• 15-29 days – up to 3 additional days per month (credited on a pro-rata basis)

• 30-179 days – up to 5 additional days

• 180-269 days – up to 7 days

• 270 days or more – up to 10 additional days per month

1. If you commit a crime, endanger a life, intentionally disobey a rule, or deliberately fail in your work duties, you forfeit all or part of your credits. The sheriff or chief of police will inform you of your misconduct and give you a hearing on it, allowing you to defend yourself before your credits are removed.

NRS 211.320 – Credits For Prisoners Sentenced After October 1, 1991

1. You can get up to five days deducted from your sentence for every month of your term that you’re orderly, obedient, and faithful.

1. You can earn up to five additional days off your sentence for each month served for diligently performing the work that has been assigned to you. The amount of credits allowed is as follows – For a sentence of:

• Less than 15 days – no additional days

• 15-29 days – up to 3 additional days per month (credited on a pro-rata basis)

• 30-179 days – up to 5 additional days

• 180-269 days – up to 7 days

• 270 days or more – up to 10 additional days per month

1. If you commit a crime, endanger a life, intentionally disobey a rule, or deliberately fail in your work duties, you forfeit all or part of your credits. The sheriff or chief of police will inform you of your misconduct and give you a hearing on it, allowing you to defend yourself before your credits are removed.

Credits for Completing Vocational, Educational, and Other Programs

If an inmate participates in a vocational, educational, or related program (e.g., earning a GED), then it is possible to seek additional credits towards reducing the prisoner’s overall sentence. However, it is important to note that not all inmates are eligible for this credit. If, for example, an inmate caused significant damage to the prison or was involved in another serious infraction, they could be deemed ineligible for this credit.

Credits for Completing a Treatment Program for Alcohol or Drug Abuse

For receiving a certificate for the completion of a treatment program for alcohol or drug abuse,

you’ll receive five additional days off your sentence. If you complete it with exceptional of

meritorious achievement, you’ll have yet another five days credited toward the end of your

sentence.