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A reduction in an inmate's prison sentence for good behavior, which helps to maintain order in the correctional facility, is called:

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A reduction in time of an inmate's prison sentence for good behavior is called "good conduct time" or "time off for good behavior". The amount of time off is determined by the prisoner's conduct and a calculation of time under US federal law. A prisoner serving more than 1 year can get 54 days off for good behavior on the anniversary date.
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