Which field records the date the sentence was imposed?

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

Answer: (A)

The date the sentence was imposed is captured by the sentence date field. This field records the exact calendar date when the judge pronounced the sentence, marking the start of the term and used for calculating the term length, time served credits, and any release or parole timelines. The cause number is simply the case identifier assigned by the court, not a date. The county of conviction indicates where the conviction occurred, not when the sentence started. The maximum expiration date shows the latest possible end date of the sentence under the imposed terms, rather than the actual imposition date.