Investigating probation in the Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Probation is an opportunity given to convicts before the imprisonment and conviction term ends, so that the convicts can enjoy absolute release if they show acceptable behaviors and do in compliance with the commmands given by the court during the time that the court determines. In other words, probation is a right predicted by the legislator to be granted to those having its conditions and is considered a stage in the implementation of educational and correctional methods on culprits so that they can be prepared to return to social life. This right is for all prisoners, including men and women of all ages. However, different procedures are used for the implementation of this right. Due to the chaged terms of probation in Article 58 of the Islamic Penal Code of 2013, and their being lighter in comparison with Article 38 of the Islamic Penal Code of 1991, and considering the importance and necessity of its implementation in the case of qualified convicts, it is necessary that this article be scrutinized

Keywords:

correction of convicts , probation , reduction of the criminal population of prisons , mitigation , correction and rehabilitation