What does concurrent sentencing mean on a docket?

Concurrent sentencing refers to a legal arrangement where multiple sentences are served at the same time rather than consecutively. This means that if a person receives multiple sentences for different charges, they will only serve the longest sentence, with the others running simultaneously. This approach can reduce the overall time a person spends in prison compared to consecutive sentences, where each sentence would be served one after the other. Concurrent sentences are often used to reflect the severity of the offenses while promoting judicial efficiency.