NCJ Number
74340
Date Published
1980
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Objectives and processes of the correctional system in Indonesia are described, with emphasis on alternatives to institutionalization.
Abstract
Indonesian corrections is divided into two branches -- intramural and extramural treatment -- with the heavier workload for the time being on the intramural side. The correctional process recognizes four stages of custodial procedure, ranging from maximum, medium, and minimum security to parole and finally unconditional release. The progression from one security stage to another hinges on the time served in addition to the prisoner's amenability to treatment programs and the disposition of the prison administrator, who is advised by a council of correctional officers. For the duration of maximum and medium security, all inmates are strictly required to remain within the walls of the institution. Prisoners in minimum security enjoy the privilege of leaving the prison for short periods of time for special reasons or on 48-hour furloughs. Prerelease treatment leave (maximum 6 months) is granted to offenders sentenced to more than a year of imprisonment. Open prison camps exist in Bali and Java for mimimum security prisoners to be trained in agricultural skills. Expansion of work release and halfway house programs, in the community are projected for the near future. Reassimilation of prisoners into the community is considered desirable and to this end citizens are encouraged to visit security institutions and mingle with the inmates. Parole programs are designed for prisoners who have reached the fourth stage of the correctional process. They live and work in the community under supervision until the date of their unconditional release. All inmate programs are oriented toward assimilation of prisoners into the community; lectures on the national ideology and morality, advisor-inmate relationships, and prison rules and inmates' rights and privileges aim to keep prisoners in tune with the rhythms of society were while serving their terms. No references are given.