Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is the status of a dependent territory.
Depending on the state. If it's a four year federal sentence you will have to do 85% ,or they takeoff 54 days a year for good behavior. Most states abdopted the NERA Act for federal funding (No Early Release Act). Meaning if you're incarcerated for a violent crime you will be required to do 85% of your sentence.
We get 8 hours of vacation time (not PTO) each 2 week pay period. We also get 4 hours of sick time each pay period. The vacation ends up being 208 hours a year 208 / 8 = 26 days off. 208 / 12 = 17.3. 17 days at 3 days (12 hour shifts) = 5.6 weeks off / year.