Knoxville, TN asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Georgia

Q: I know in jails you get 2 for 1. But what about detention centers. He got 180 days. Can he get out early. Like is there

Any good credits ? Or will he serve the whole 180 days. He almost served half of his sentence already. I know GDOC is releasing early due to cornovirus. But nothing has been said about detention centers yet.

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Sean McIlhinney
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Sean McIlhinney
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Norcross, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: I do not know if the Detention Center is or is not going to release your loved one early whether it be for good behavior, 2 for 1, overcrowdedness, or the Coronavirus.

I would suggest calling the Detention Center and asking what their release policy is and if they are going to release detainees early because of the Coronavirus.

Good luck.

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