Truth-In-Sentencing Statutes Generally Require Convicted Offenders to Serve ____ Percent

question 19

Multiple Choice

Truth-in-sentencing statutes generally require convicted offenders to serve ____ percent of their sentence before being released.

• A)100
• B)85
• C)75
• D)50

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