DIGITALIZACIJA U SISTEMU IZVRŠENJA KRIVIČNIH SANKCIJA REPUBLIKE SRBIJE

Abstract

In the paper, the authors consider the use of modern technology in various aspects of the system of execution of criminal sanctions in the Republic of Serbia. On the one hand, the different forms of digitalization present in institutions for the execution of criminal sanctions are analyzed, where prison sentences and other criminal sanctions of an institutional nature are carried out, as well as the measure of detention, which is a measure to ensure the presence of the accused and the smooth conduct of criminal proceedings. In this regard, the authors analyze the differences in the use of advanced technology in the control of prisoners that exist in different prisons, taking into account the division of prisons according to the level of security. The authors start from the assumption that the most advanced type of digitalization is present in closed type prisons with special security (supermax prisons) in which prison sentences are served by persons convicted of the most serious crimes, including persons serving prison sentences in accordance with the Law on Execution of Prison Sentences for Organized Crime. On the other hand, the authors consider the issue of digitalization in the execution of non-custodial sanctions and measures with an emphasis on those sanctions and measures where the application of electronic surveillance comes into play, such as house arrest or house prison. In connection with all the mentioned aspects of digitalization in the system of execution of criminal sanctions of the Republic of Serbia, the authors analyze the available statistical and other data, all with the aim of critically analyzing the current situation and defining possible proposals for improving the situation.