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 5 years. He accrues 2 years of good/gain time credits. Thus, at end of 3 years, he receives:

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