Can inventing things in prison really reduce the sentence?

It is really possible to reduce the sentence, which is clearly stipulated in the criminal law and the prison law. Prisoners can get the reward of commutation if they get the invention patent, because prisoners who serve their sentences in prison can get the commutation as long as they make meritorious deeds, and inventions or major technological innovations can be regarded as meritorious deeds, so inventing things in prison can really reduce the sentence.

Conditions of commutation

Criminals who have rendered meritorious service during their prison term can get their sentences reduced. There are many acts that can be called meritorious service, such as stopping other people's major criminal activities while serving a sentence, or reporting major criminal activities inside and outside the prison. Those who are verified by investigation can be reduced in sentence and regarded as meritorious service. Those who have made inventions or made major technological innovations during their imprisonment, or who have sacrificed themselves to save others in their daily production and life, can also be regarded as meritorious deeds, which is a favorable condition for obtaining a reduced sentence.

Those who have outstanding performance or made special contributions can have their sentences reduced.

During the period of serving a sentence, those who have made outstanding performance in resisting natural disasters or eliminating major safety accidents shall be regarded as meritorious service and have the opportunity to reduce their sentences. In addition, those prisoners who have made other significant contributions to the country and society will be recognized by the prison, and they will also have the opportunity to get a reduced sentence on the premise of complying with relevant regulations. There may not be such an opportunity during the sentence, but if there is an opportunity to seize it, it is good to shorten the sentence.

Commutation procedure for prisoners

There is a professional process for prisoners to reduce their sentences during their sentences. The prison will measure them according to various meritorious deeds such as reform and reporting, and at the same time issue a proposal for commutation and submit it to the court. The court will make a ruling and determine the time limit for commutation. If a prisoner has not made significant meritorious service during his sentence, the time for commutation as stipulated by law cannot exceed 1/2 of the total sentence, and commutation can only be done once a year.

Inventing something in prison can really reduce the sentence, but the length of the sentence reduction depends on the opinions of the prison and the audit of the court. It depends on the value of the invention. The higher the value of the invention, the higher the probability of getting a reduced sentence and the longer it takes.