In the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the U.S. Congress offered funding to states wishing to construct or expand prison capacity. To receive funds, the states had to implement policies mandating that violent offenders serve at least 85 percent of their sentences. Such laws are called ____________.

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The policies described in the question are known as truth-in-sentencing laws, which mandate that offenders serve a specific percentage of their sentence before becoming eligible for release. Mandatory minimum sentences and presumptive sentences are different sentencing policies, and three-strikes laws refer specifically to repeat offenders receiving a life sentence after their third felony conviction.