What does "being released on time served" mean?

"Being released on time served" signifies that the inmate has completed the total duration of their sentence, thereby fulfilling their punishment as determined by the court. This means that the time they spent in custody prior to the release is equivalent to or has satisfied the sentence imposed. In this context, the judicial system acknowledges that the time already served meets the requirements for their release from incarceration.

This terminology is commonly used in the legal and correctional systems to indicate that no further time is required to be served in prison, effectively allowing the individual to return to the community. The conditions leading to such a release can vary, including the nature of the original crime, good behavior while incarcerated, or any sentencing agreements made in court.