§ 12-41-101 - Good time allowance. - Arkansas Statutes

12-41-101. Good time allowance.

(a) An inmate committed by any court in Arkansas to a county or city jail in the State of Arkansas may be entitled to a reduction, to be known as "meritorious good time", from his or her maximum term of up to ten (10) days for each month served in the county or city jails maintained in the State of Arkansas by the various counties and municipalities.

(b) (1) Meritorious good time shall be awarded under the rules and regulations promulgated by the county sheriff or chief of police and approved by the county quorum court of the various counties or the city legislative body of the various cities.

(2) It shall be administered by the county sheriff or chief of police, subject to the provisions of this subchapter, for good discipline, good behavior, work practices, and job responsibilities within the county or city jail.