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Why are inmate sentences reduced from what was announced by the court?

April 26, 2017announced Court inmate reduced sentences

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Why are inmate sentences reduced from what was announced by the court?

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Legislation allows most inmates to earn a reduced sentence by participating in approved programming. Since sentence reduction is mandated under Massachusetts Law, the Department of Correction is responsible for recording and calculating such credits.