The impact of determinate sentencing on prisoner misconduct

► Florida's shift from indeterminate to determinate sentencing was completed in 1995. ► Indeterminate and determinate sentenced inmate rule infractions were analyzed. ► Determinate sentenced inmates were found more likely to commit rule infractions. ► An increase in violent, property, and disorderly rule infractions were found. ► A consequence of determinate sentencing policy is an increase in rule violations.