40-35-502 - Conversion of fractions in calculations. - Tennessee Statutes

40-35-502. Conversion of fractions in calculations.

(a)  For purposes of calculating the release eligibility date, a fraction of a month is construed to mean:

     (1)  For one tenth (.1) of a month, three (3) days;

     (2)  For two tenths (.2) of a month, six (6) days;

     (3)  For three tenths (.3) of a month, nine (9) days;

     (4)  For four tenths (.4) of a month, twelve (12) days;

     (5)  For five tenths (.5) of a month, fifteen (15) days;

     (6)  For six tenths (.6) of a month, eighteen (18) days;

     (7)  For seven tenths (.7) of a month, twenty-one (21) days;

     (8)  For eight tenths (.8) of a month, twenty-four (24) days; and

     (9)  For nine tenths (.9) of a month, twenty-seven (27) days.

(b)  For purposes of calculating the release eligibility date for a sentence of less than one (1) year, a fraction of a day is construed to mean that the next day is the release eligibility date.

[Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 6.]