Guidance

Sentence Calculation Policy Framework: determinate sentenced prisoners

Guidance for calculating the release dates of determinate sentences imposed by the courts.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 15 June 2022
• Last updated: 17 April 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Sentence Calculation Policy Framework: determinate sentenced prisoners

PDF, 386 KB, 15 pages

Annex A: Operational Guidance

PDF, 1.32 MB, 144 pages

Annex B: Sheet Templates

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Annex C: completed examples

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Annex D: Schedules

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Details

This policy framework sets out what information is required and how to calculate the release dates for determinate sentenced prisoners in accordance with the relevant legislative release provisions.

It explains the process to be followed, timings of required actions and who can carry out the relevant calculations and checks

The framework replaces Prison Service Instruction 03/2015.

Published 15 June 2022
Last updated 17 April 2024 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2024

   Framework, Annex A and D updated.

2. 15 June 2022

   First published.