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good behavior
noun
satisfactory, proper, or polite conduct.
conduct conformable to law; orderly conduct.
The convict's sentence was reduced for good behavior.
proper fulfillment of the duties of an office, especially a public office.
The incumbent could not be discharged during good behavior.
Example Sentences
In a statement issued at the time, Newsom pointed out that Krenwinkel was young at the time of the killings, 21, and she had a record of good behavior in prison, but ultimately decided it was not enough to grant her a release.
Still officials said, most of the transferred prisoners are showing a decline in disciplinary points on their records, which means “they’re engaging in programming options and have generally good behavior.”
State prisoners often end up serving less time because of credit for rehabilitative programs and good behavior, but the suggestion that Ortega-Anguiano could walk free riled Trump administration officials.
His good behavior and work to rehabilitate himself and support other felons led to a reduced sentence.
Julie Chrisley was resentenced in 2024 to the same amount of time behind bars, despite asking for a shorter sentence because of good behavior in prison.
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