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§ 4571. Computation of good conduct allowances

(a) Each prisoner confined in a prison or jail in the Virgin Islands for a definite term other than for life, whose record of conduct shows that he has faithfully observed all the rules and has not been subjected to punishment, shall be entitled to a deduction from the term of his sentence beginning with […]

§ 4572. Discharge

A prisoner shall be released at the expiration of his term of sentence less the time deducted for good conduct. A certificate of such deduction shall be entered on the commitment by the officer in charge of the prison or jail.

§ 4573. Released prisoner as parolee

A prisoner having served his term or terms less good time deductions shall, upon release, be deemed as if released on parole until the expiration of the maximum term or terms for which he was sentenced less 180 days.

§ 4574. Forfeiture and restoration of good conduct allowances

(a) If during the term of imprisonment a prisoner commits any offense or violates the rules of the institution, all or any part of his earned good time may be forfeited. (b) The Police Commissioner may restore any forfeited good time or such portion thereof as he deems proper.