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726 inmates at Tenggarong Prison receive Independence Day remission, 15 released

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • 726 inmates at Tenggarong Prison in East Kalimantan received sentence reductions (remisi) in honor of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day.
  • Of these, 25 inmates received Remisi Umum II (RU II), meaning their sentences were reduced to completion, and 15 were immediately released.
  • The remissions are awarded to inmates who have demonstrated good behavior and participated in rehabilitation programs.

A total of 726 inmates at the Class IIA Tenggarong Penitentiary in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, have been granted sentence reductions (remisi) as part of the commemoration of Indonesia's 81st Independence Day. This gesture is intended as a recognition of the inmates' behavioral changes and adherence to prison regulations during their incarceration.

During the remission handover ceremony in Tenggarong on Monday, the Regent of Kutai Kartanegara, Aulia Rahman Basri, read a statement from the Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services, Agus Andrianto. The minister emphasized that justice within the correctional system extends beyond punishment to include rewarding inmates who exhibit positive behavioral changes, follow rules, and actively participate in rehabilitation programs.

Justice also comes through recognition of inmates and juvenile offenders who show behavioral changes, obey rules, and participate in training with sincerity.

— Aulia Rahman BasriReading a statement from the Minister of Immigration and Correctional Services regarding the purpose of remissions.

Out of the 726 inmates who received reduced sentences, 701 were granted Remisi Umum I (RU I), meaning they will still serve the remainder of their sentences. However, 25 inmates received Remisi Umum II (RU II), signifying that their sentences were reduced to completion, allowing for their immediate release if their sentence expired upon receiving the remission. Specifically, 15 of these RU II recipients were immediately freed.

The remission amounts varied, ranging from 15 days to six months. The theme for this year's 81st Independence Day celebration, "Indonesia Sovereign, Just, and Prosperous," serves as a moral foundation for the Ministry of Immigration and Correctional Services. The ministry views sovereignty, justice, and prosperity as interconnected pillars for building a legal system that is both firm and humane. The fulfillment of inmates' rights, including the right to general remission, is a key aspect of achieving legal sovereignty through professional, accountable, and integrity-driven correctional services.

The reduction in sentence they received varies, between 15 days and six months.

— I Wayan Nurasta WibawaDetailing the duration of the sentence reductions granted.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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