Application of Incarceration Under Electronic Monitoring for Convicts Instead of Traditional Imprisonment
Keywords:
Imprisonment, Inmates, Electronic Monitoring, Judicial Procedure, ConvictsAbstract
Incarceration under electronic monitoring has been recognized as an alternative method to conventional imprisonment in various judicial systems and offers numerous advantages for convicts, their families, and society at large. Currently, in many countries, including Iran, this form of supervision is predominantly applied to individuals who, after entering prison and serving part of their sentence, become eligible for this system. This study aims to investigate the application of electronic monitoring for convicts without the requirement of initial physical imprisonment, examining the benefits and challenges of this approach. The findings of this research, conducted using a descriptive–analytical method, indicate that this form of supervision can reduce the negative impacts of prison entry, including stigmatization and reinforcement of criminal identity, while also contributing to the improvement of the rehabilitation process. The use of electronic monitoring systems can help maintain the convict’s social and familial ties, reduce the risk of recidivism, and encourage successful reintegration into society. From an economic standpoint, this method lowers the costs associated with inmate maintenance and enhances the efficiency of public financial resources. The results of this study underscore that allocating electronic monitoring to convicts from the outset of sentencing can promote criminal justice, relieve pressure on prisons, and improve the overall efficiency of the judicial system. It is recommended that policymakers pay greater attention to implementing this method and facilitating its legal conditions.
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