Opinion No.

Mr. Fred Toler Executive Director Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education 220-E Twin Towers Office Bldg. 1106 Clayton Lane Austin, Texas 78723

Re: Whether sheriff may reduce jail time pursuant to article 5118a, V.T.C.S., for time inmate serves prior to judgment

Dear Mr. Toler:

You ask three questions concerning a sheriff's authority and discretion to award good time credits pursuant to article 5118a, V.T.C.S., and the effect of such an award on other allowances or credits.

You first ask whether a sheriff may include a deduction based on the time an inmate is confined to jail…