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imposed by the court before being eligible for release. Previous policies which reduced the
amount of time an offender served on a sentence, such as good time, earned-time and parole
board release, are restricted or eliminated under truth-in-sentencing laws.The definition of
truth in sentencing laws and amount of time required to be served are primarily governed by
state laws, which vary by state. How does the Truth in Sentencing approach fit in with the
rehabilitative approach to crime and recidivism? If you believe in one can you believe in the
other?