AR HB1450

Allows meritorious good time to exceed the one-half limit for transfer eligibility if accumulated under the additional credits provision in § 12-29-202(d)(2)

Director may award up to 90 days of meritorious good time per program completion, not exceeding 360 days total, for GED programs, vocational programs, drug/alcohol treatment, and pre-release programs

Inmates maintaining Class I classification for at least 6 consecutive months may earn additional meritorious good time: 180 days for GED completion, 180 days for vocational certification, 90 days for avoiding infirmary abuse, 90 days for remaining discipline-free for 180 days, and up to 90 days for job training completion

Additional meritorious good time credits are immediately credited to the inmate's parole eligibility date calculation

Meritorious good time is forfeited upon escape and may be partially or fully removed by the Director for rule violations including sexual-related infractions, possession of illegal substances or contraband, and smuggling or trading contraband