Justice Ministry: 605 Alternative Sentences and 45,000 Remote Court Hearings Implemented - Jordan News
As part of ongoing efforts to modernize the justice system, Jordan's Ministry of Justice has implemented 605 alternative penalties in place of imprisonment and conducted 45,256 remote court hearings. The Ministry also reported the use of electronic monitoring bracelets in 65 cases. اضافة اعلان In a statement issued Sunday, the Ministry revealed it received approximately 1,230 legal aid requests during the same period. Additionally, it issued around 155,042 certificates of good conduct between the beginning of 2025 and April 30. Regarding digital transformation, the Ministry stated that 12,965,065 judicial documents have been electronically archived, reaffirming its commitment to improving access to justice and streamlining legal services for citizens. The Justice Ministry emphasized that replacing custodial sentences aims to give first-time offenders an opportunity for rehabilitation without severing their income sources or exposing them to hardened criminals. Justice Minister Bassam Talhouni noted that the 2025 draft amendment to the Penal Code, currently awaiting final approval by the Senate, introduces broader alternatives to imprisonment. The amendment expands judicial discretion to replace custodial sentences of up to three years—previously limited to one year. The draft also introduces home confinement or restriction to a specific geographic area under electronic monitoring. This option may be used for individuals requiring ongoing medical care.
These alternatives are designed to reduce overcrowding in correctional facilities and prevent first-time offenders from mixing with habitual criminals—thus minimizing the likelihood of recidivism. They also aim to lessen the social and economic burden on individuals and support their reintegration into society, provided they are not repeat offenders. Repeat offenders will not be eligible for these alternatives.
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