What is the meaning of the conditional release that Jessica Wongso received today?

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Convicted in the case of the murder of Wayan Mirna Salihin by mixing cyanide into Vietnamese iced coffee, Jessica Kumala Wongso, parole today, Sunday (18/8).

He has been in custody since June 30, 2016 and sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder case.

This contractual release was confirmed by Jessica’s lawyer, Otto Hasibuan, and the Head of Public Relations of the Director General of Corrections, Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Ditjen Pas Kemenkuham) Deddy Eduar Eka Saputra.

Jessica was declared free on parole based on the Letter of the Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Number: PAS-1703.PK.05.09 and Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 7 of 2022 regarding the Second Amendment to the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 3 of 2018 regarding Conditions and Procedures for granting amnesty, assimilation, permission to visit family. Parole, Pre-release Leave, and Conditional Leave.

However, he still has to report to the Class I Correctional Center in Northeast Jakarta. Jessica will also be under supervision until March 27, 2032.

Jessica was seen leaving Pondok Bambu class IIA women’s prison, East Jakarta at around 09.37 WIB today.

Furthermore, what exactly does parole mean?

According to Article 1 of Permenkusham Number 7 of 2022, conditional release is a development program to integrate criminal prisoners and children into community life after fulfilling the specified conditions.

Parole is also a type of right granted to prisoners. The gift must benefit the prisoner and his family.

Granting parole must also take into account the interests of security, public order and the community’s sense of justice.

Not only that, the implementation of parole also aims to encourage and give opportunities to prisoners to gain social welfare, education and skills while they mix with society.

Conditions of parole

Prisoners who receive parole must meet the following criteria:

1. Having served at least 2/3 (two thirds) of the criminal period, as long as 2/3 (two thirds) of the criminal period is not less than 9 (nine) months;

2. Be of good behavior while serving the criminal period for at least the last 9 (nine) months measured by 2/3 (two thirds) of the criminal period;

3. Follows the building program well, diligently and enthusiastically and;

4. The community can accept prisoner development activity programs

5. For state children: can be released with a contract after receiving training for at least 1 (one) year;

Prisoners who get their release must also attach several documents, viz

1. A copy of an excerpt from the judge’s decision and minutes to implement the court’s decision;

2. A development progress report prepared by the correctional custodian or the results of a risk assessment and needs assessment conducted by the assessor.

3. A community research report prepared by a community leader known to the Bapas leader;

4. A letter of notification to the district attorney regarding the plan to release with a contract for the offender and the delinquent child;

5. Copy (List of Letter F) from the Head of Correctional Institutions (Head of Correctional Institutions);

6. Copy of the change list from the Head of Prisons;

7. Letter of statement from prisoners and juvenile delinquents who do not commit illegal activities.

8. A letter of promise from the family known to the head of the village or the head of the village or another name stating:

– Criminals and juvenile delinquents do not run away and/or commit illegal activities; And

– Assist in the supervision and supervision of offenders and juvenile offenders while participating in the parole program.

(nsa/gil)

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