AMMAN — In a move to reform its justice system, the Ministry
of Justice has begun implementing alternative penalties as an alternative to
traditional incarceration.
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Recent data released by the ministry reveals a increase in
court rulings opting for alternative penalties instead of imprisonment, with
175 cases recorded in April alone, a local media outlet reported.
Electronic braceletsAmong the alternative penalties imposed, the justice
ministry's figures highlight the utilization of electronic bracelets in 18
cases last month.
This form of supervision, often referred to as
"electronic censorship," involves the wearing of electronic bracelets
by individuals who have been sentenced. The bracelets serve as a monitoring
device, allowing authorities to track the movements and activities of the
wearers.
Remote sessions and archivesThe courts have also adopted remote trial sessions. The data
provided by the ministry shows that approximately 8.1 thousand remote trial
sessions were conducted across various regions of the Kingdom in April.
The ministry also disclosed that a staggering 2.4 million
judicial documents were archived during the same period.
Community punishmentsBuilding upon its commitment to justice reform, Jordan
introduced a system of community punishments in 2022 as an alternative to
traditional incarceration.
These community
punishments encompass a range of options, including community service,
community and electronic monitoring, and restrictions on the convict's access
to specific locations.
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