JUDICIAL INDIVIDUALIZATION DURING JUVENILE PRISON SENTENCE

Abstract

The subject of this paper is the judicial individualization in the execution of juvenile imprisonment sentences. Recognizing children and youth as the future of our societies, it is imperative to nurture and protect them until they fully develop. When a young individual deviates, it becomes crucial to find the best way to guide them back on track. Hence, the individual assessment of youth in conflict with the law is pivotal. The judiciary, in its adjudicative function, plays a crucial role in directing, guiding, and concluding the process of dealing with juvenile offenders, striving to find the best ways to serve the juvenile’s best interests. The court’s role in determining guilt and individualizing criminal sanctions, especially imprisonment, is significant. Moreover, the authority of the court remains important in the implementation or execution phase of these decisions, particularly in the execution of imprisonment sentences, which are undoubtedly the most severe criminal sanctions in most criminal legislations.
To delve into the topic of judicial individualization in the execution of juvenile imprisonment sentences, it is essential to explain the concept and purpose of executing such sentences. The main part of this paper discusses the role that the court and judges play in achieving individualization. Additionally, it focuses on each role of the court individually. To conclude, it will discuss the importance of this topic.