Sentencing & Release
Last updated: 23 January 2026

Remand Credit

Also known as: “Time served” “Remand time”

Time spent in custody before sentencing that counts towards your prison sentence. Also called "time served on remand". This is usually stated by the judge at sentencing and is recorded on your warrant.

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Remand Credit

Tagged Bail Credit

If you were on tagged bail (electronic monitoring) before sentencing, half of that time may count as credit towards your sentence. The court must specify this at sentencing for it to apply.

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