Which field indicates the latest expiration date of the sentence term?

• A. Maximum expiration date
• B. Sentence date
• C. County of conviction
• D. Cause number

Answer: (A)

The key idea is understanding how the end of a sentence is tracked in the system. The field that shows the latest possible end date of the sentence term is the maximum expiration date. This date represents the furthest date the sentence could expire, taking into account all components that can affect term length (the base term, any applicable credits or enhancements, time served, and potential reductions). It’s used to plan and monitor the longest possible time a term could remain in effect, not the date the sentence actually starts. The sentence date is simply when the sentence begins, while the county of conviction and the cause number are case identifiers used for locating the record. Hence, the maximum expiration date is the correct field for the latest expiration date.