A State Has Adopted Determinate Sentencing, but Quickly Finds Its

Multiple Choice

A state has adopted determinate sentencing, but quickly finds its prisons becoming crowded. To reduce the number of inmates, the legislature passes provisions for awarding good-/gain-time credits. An inmate is originally sentenced to five years. He accrues two years of good-/gain-time credits. Thus, at the end of three years, he receives:

A) A commutation
B) Discretionary parole
C) Executive clemency
D) Mandatory supervised release
E) Unconditional release