People v. Grazhidani

In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether a defendant sentenced to prison for a probation violation is entitled to credit for time not served because of an early release from jail due to overcrowding. We hold that a defendant is not entitled to credit for time not served.

Defendant pleaded guilty of third-degree criminal sexual conduct 1 and was initially sentenced to five years’ probation, with the first year being served in the county jail. After his release from the county jail, defendant violated various conditions of his probation. The trial court revoked defendant’s probation and…