Influence of EU Accession Proces on Enforcement of Criminal Sanctions: Alternative Sanctions in Serbia

Matić Bošković, Marina (2019) Influence of EU Accession Proces on Enforcement of Criminal Sanctions: Alternative Sanctions in Serbia. Journal of Criminology and Criminal Law, 57 (3). pp. 101-114. ISSN 1820-2969

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Abstract

Non-custodial measures are recognized in international instruments as useful tool for promotion of social reintegration and solution for reduction of prison overcrowding. Author provided overview of policy instruments that Serbia adopted over last ten years in order to modernize criminal sanctions and its enforcement. In addition, Serbia took obligation to take measures and promote implementation of alternative sanctions and increase capacities of probation services. The aim of the article is to examine possibilities for strengthening role of Commissioner Service in Serbia based on comparative experience and practice. Effectiveness of engagement of volunteers in Probation Services is widely recognized in some EU countries, however introduction of such solution should be carefully assessed and prepared in Serbia to ensure quality of services, oversight and control. The article is based on desk analysis of comparative legislations on probation services, competences and obligation of probation officers. One of the key functions of probation services is advisory role in pre-trial or pre-sentence phase of criminal procedure. Although, Serbian probation officers (commissioners) do not have competence to provide pre-trial advices, the article presents advantages and relevance of involvement of probation officers from the beginning of criminal procedure.

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