Estimate actual time served based on IDOC statutes
50% – Level 6 Felony / Misdemeanor (Class A Credit)
75% – Level 1-5 Felony (Class B Credit)
85% – Sex Offenses / Specific Violent Crimes
100% – No Credit Time Eligibility
Based on Indiana Code 35-50-6-3.1
Total Sentence (Days):0
Statutory Requirement:0%
Adjusted Sentence (Before Credits):0 days
Total Credits Applied (Jail + Edu):0 days
Estimated Actual Time to Serve:0 Years, 0 Days
Total Days Remaining:0
Understanding Indiana Credit Time Calculations
The Indiana criminal justice system utilizes a "Credit Time" system, governed primarily by Indiana Code 35-50-6. This system allows offenders to reduce their actual time incarcerated based on good behavior and the severity of the offense. Unlike a simple subtraction, credit time acts as a percentage modifier to the executed sentence.
1. Credit Classes and Statutory Requirements
Since the revisions to the criminal code in 2014, credit time is largely determined by the level of the felony or misdemeanor:
50% Requirement (Class A Credit): Typically applies to Level 6 Felonies and Misdemeanors. For every day served with good behavior, the offender earns one day of credit. Effectively, the offender serves 50% of the sentence.
75% Requirement (Class B Credit): Applies to Level 1 through Level 5 Felonies committed after June 30, 2014. For every three days served, the offender earns one day of credit. Effectively, the offender serves 75% of the sentence.
85% Requirement: Applies to certain sex offenses and violent crimes as designated by statute. The offender must execute at least 85% of the sentence.
2. Jail Time Credit
Under Indiana law, any time spent confined as a result of the charge for which the defendant is being sentenced counts toward the sentence. This "Jail Time Credit" is subtracted from the adjusted sentence. It is crucial to ensure that pre-trial detention days are accurately calculated in the Abstract of Judgment.
3. Educational and Program Credits
Offenders can earn additional credit time reductions by completing specific reformative programs. Common examples include:
High School Diploma or GED: Can result in a credit time award (e.g., 6 months).
Substance Abuse Treatment: Successful completion of clinically approved programs.
Vocational Education: Certification in specific trades.
Note: There are statutory caps on the maximum amount of educational credit an individual can earn during their incarceration.
Legal Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and provides an estimate based on standard Indiana credit time statutes. It does not constitute legal advice. Actual release dates are determined by the Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) and may be affected by disciplinary actions ("deprivation of credit time"), parole violations, or specific judicial orders. Consult with a qualified criminal defense attorney for case-specific advice.
function calculateIndianaCredit() {
// 1. Get Inputs
var years = document.getElementById('sentYears').value;
var days = document.getElementById('sentDays').value;
var percentage = document.getElementById('creditClass').value;
var jailCredit = document.getElementById('jailCredit').value;
var eduCredit = document.getElementById('eduCredit').value;
// 2. Validation and Parsing
years = (years === "" || isNaN(years)) ? 0 : parseFloat(years);
days = (days === "" || isNaN(days)) ? 0 : parseFloat(days);
percentage = parseFloat(percentage);
jailCredit = (jailCredit === "" || isNaN(jailCredit)) ? 0 : parseFloat(jailCredit);
eduCredit = (eduCredit === "" || isNaN(eduCredit)) ? 0 : parseFloat(eduCredit);
if (years === 0 && days === 0) {
alert("Please enter a sentence length (years or days).");
return;
}
// 3. Logic Implementation
// Convert sentence strictly to days (Approximation 365 days/year)
var totalSentenceDays = (years * 365) + days;
// Calculate the "Adjusted Sentence" – This is the time required to serve based on the % rule
// Example: 1000 days sentence @ 75% req = 750 days must be served.
var adjustedSentenceDays = totalSentenceDays * percentage;
// Subtract Jail Credit and Edu Credit
// These are typically "day for day" reductions off the time the person MUST serve
// Note: Educational credit logic can be complex in Indiana (sometimes capped),
// but for this calculator we treat input as raw days deducted from time-to-serve.
var totalCredits = jailCredit + eduCredit;
var remainingDays = adjustedSentenceDays – totalCredits;
// Handle negative result (time served exceeds sentence)
if (remainingDays 0) {
timeString += resultYears + " Year" + (resultYears !== 1 ? "s" : "") + ", ";
}
timeString += resultDays + " Day" + (resultDays !== 1 ? "s" : "");
if (remainingDays === 0) {
timeString = "Immediate Release / Time Served";
}
document.getElementById('resFinalTime').innerHTML = timeString;
document.getElementById('resDaysRemaining').innerHTML = Math.round(remainingDays).toLocaleString();
// Show result area
document.getElementById('result-area').style.display = 'block';
}