§ 12-41-102 - Good time -- Classification of inmates. - Arkansas Statutes

12-41-102. Good time -- Classification of inmates.

(a) There is established a classification committee consisting of such persons as the county sheriff or chief of police may designate.

(b) The committee shall meet as often as necessary to classify the inmates into one (1) of three (3) classes according to behavior, good discipline, and job responsibility.

(c) (1) Inmates in Class I shall be allowed to earn ten (10) days' reduction for each month served;

(2) Those in Class II shall be allowed to earn five (5) days' reduction for each month served; and

(3) Those in Class III shall not be entitled to earn meritorious good time.

(d) Inmates of the county or city jail may be reclassified as often as the committee deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter and to maintain good discipline and efficiency at the county or city jail.

(e) Those inmates sentenced to the county or city jail under this subchapter shall not receive more than ten (10) days of meritorious good time for each month served.