Early Release: Commentary on Judgment No. 34572 of 2022

Judgment No. 34572 of 2022, issued by the Court of Cassation, represents an important reference point for the regulation of early release, a fundamental institution in our penitentiary system. In this article, we will analyze the main contents of this judgment, highlighting the implications for the convicted individuals and the justice system.

The Principle of Fractional Evaluation

The Court has made it clear that, in the context of early release, the principle of fractional evaluation every six months of the convicted individual's behavior does not limit the possibility of considering crimes committed while in freedom. This aspect is crucial, as it suggests that the behavior of the convicted individual during the period of freedom can reveal their true willingness to participate in the rehabilitative program.

01 President: BONI MONICA. Rapporteur: LIUNI TERESA. Reporter: LIUNI TERESA. Defendant: ONORATO RICCARDO. P.M. LOY MARIA FRANCESCA. (Partial Diff.) Rejects, TRIB. SUPERVISION ROME, 07/06/2022 563000 PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT INSTITUTES (PENITENTIARY SYSTEM) - Early release - Fractional evaluation every six months - Evaluation of the post-detention freedom period - Negative impact on the previous period spent in detention - Possibility. In terms of early release, the principle of fractional evaluation every six months of the convicted individual's behavior for the purpose of granting the benefit does not exclude that crimes committed while free may also be relevant, as revealing elements of the lack, during the previous detention period, of the willingness to participate in the rehabilitative program.

Implications of the Judgment

The consequences of this ruling are manifold. Firstly, it underscores the importance of a comprehensive evaluation of the convicted individual's behavior, not limiting itself to considering only the detention period, but also integrating the period of freedom. This implies that judges must carefully examine any unlawful behavior committed during freedom, which may indicate a lack of adherence to recovery and reintegration programs.

  • Relevance of crimes committed in freedom
  • Evaluation of the rehabilitative path of the convicted individual
  • Application of existing norms in our legal system

Conclusions

In conclusion, judgment No. 34572 of 2022 represents a step forward in the understanding and application of early release in our legal system. It highlights how the behavior of the convicted individual must be examined in a holistic manner, taking into account not only their period of detention but also their behavior while free. This offers greater guarantees of safety and justice, both for the convicted individual and for society.

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