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avräkning (in this context)

English translation: parole credit; good time allowance

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Swedish term or phrase:avräkning (in this context)
English translation:parole credit; good time allowance
Entered by: stephen mewes

16:44 Feb 8, 2008
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law (general)
Swedish term or phrase: avräkning (in this context)
Kriminalvården har lämnat domstolen en underrättelse o
m att det finns uppgifter hos KV som är av betydelse för avräkning
stephen mewes
United Kingdom
Local time: 14:09
parole credit; good time allowance
Explanation:
If the correctional or detention centre etc. is referring the case back to the sentencing or case-reviewing court, it is likely to be Christian's second thoughts: a parole application for early release, whilst a 'disposal of the case' only in the widest sense of the term.

Though good time allowance is US/Can, there should be little problem understanding it in the UK etc.







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Note added at 1 day22 hrs (2008-02-10 15:09:58 GMT)
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Correction: Christian's and/or Larry STI's thoughts.
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Adrian MM. (X)
Local time: 15:09
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Summary of answers provided
4settlement
Monica Corrigan (X)
4calculation of time (served or to be served)
Larry Abramson
4parole credit; good time allowance
Adrian MM. (X)
3determination of the case
Christian Schoenberg
1 +1settlement
Magnus Ølmheim


Discussion entries: 3





  

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45 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5 peer agreement (net): +1
settlement


Explanation:
Very unsure. I'm not sure if this is even used in law..

Magnus Ølmheim
Italy
Local time: 15:09
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Monica Corrigan (X): Magnus, I definately agree.
3 mins
  -> Thanks. I've used the word a great deal in different contexts, and I remember it's Swedish equivalent being 'avräkning' on a number of occasions. It's settled then ;)
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48 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
settlement


Explanation:
Settlement in this case.

Monica Corrigan (X)
Local time: 09:09
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
determination of the case


Explanation:
I think you may want to consider rewording the phrase instead. My suggestion would be:

Kriminalvården har lämnat domstolen en underrättelse o
m att det finns uppgifter hos KV som är av betydelse för avräkning

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has notified the Court that it has information of significance to the Court's determination of [or ruling; or decision in] the case.

Christian Schoenberg
United States
Local time: 09:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 18
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20 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
calculation of time (served or to be served)


Explanation:
This appears to be dealing with early release. So avräkningen can be of time served, or in the case of a lowering of the sentence, with time to be served.

Larry Abramson
United States
Local time: 09:09
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 48
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1 day 22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
parole credit; good time allowance


Explanation:
If the correctional or detention centre etc. is referring the case back to the sentencing or case-reviewing court, it is likely to be Christian's second thoughts: a parole application for early release, whilst a 'disposal of the case' only in the widest sense of the term.

Though good time allowance is US/Can, there should be little problem understanding it in the UK etc.







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Note added at 1 day22 hrs (2008-02-10 15:09:58 GMT)
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Correction: Christian's and/or Larry STI's thoughts.

Example sentence(s):
  • ... judge's claim to have taken into account the time already served "kept a promise ... Ruling that "a prisoner may not be denied credit for time served, ...
  • The good time allowance is available for eligible offenders during the time .... DOC 1.5.1 (A) Adult Offender Good Time Allowance and Computation of Time ...

    Reference: http://www.cor.mt.gov/resources/POL/1-5-1.pdf
    Reference: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,842756,00.h...
Adrian MM. (X)
Local time: 15:09
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 266
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