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.
POLICY AND PROCEDURES. POLICY: ! Time off should be requested at least two weeks in advance of the requested day(s) off. ! When requesting time off, please consider the time of year, program/activities. scheduled and other time off requests when making a request. PROCEDURE: 1. Complete a Time off Request and forward to Supervisor for approval.