Credits

Presentence credits

PC2090.5

If a defendant gets picked up in other state on a California warrant, the defendant gets credits for the out-of-state custody. (In re Watson (1977) 19 Cal.3d 646.) However, if a defendant gets picked up for reasons other than a California warrant, such as committing an out-of-state crime, then the defendant gets no credit for the time he is in custody due to the out-of-state stuff. (In re Joyner (1989) 48 Cal.3d 487.)

Jail Conduct Credits

PC4019 1-for-1 2-for-2

Prison Credits

PC2933

Limitations on Credits

Murder and Sex Offenses

People v. Moon (Cal. Ct. App. - March 29, 2011) People v. Lara (Cal. Supreme Ct. - July 19, 2012)