Luxford v. Benson

Thomas D. Luxford brought an action for declaratory judgment to determine whether his “good time” was properly computed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. The district court adjudged that the Department of Corrections had properly consolidated Luxford’s sentences and calculated his “good time” under L.B. 1307, 1969 Neb. Laws, ch. 817, p. 3071. Luxford appeals and we affirm.

On September 15, 1972, Luxford was sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment. He escaped from custody on June 10, 1974, and remained a fugitive until July 5, 1979. On December 17, 1979, after his return to…