Jimma Zone Prisoner Information System

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* Our facility (Jimma Prison Administration) has launched a new prisoner information system. It is accessed through a website. The developed system shows the facility's eagerness to modernize and automate how a prisoner information is stored and accessed.

Parole

Parole is a system of releasing prisoners before they have served their full sentences. When an individual is granted parole, they are allowed to serve the remainder of their sentence outside of prison, under certain conditions and supervision. These conditions often include regular meetings with a parole(Descipline) officer, adhering to a set of rules, maintaining employment or participating in rehabilitation programs, and refraining from criminal behavior. The primary goals of parole are to facilitate the reintegration of offenders into society, reduce prison overcrowding, and provide opportunities for rehabilitation and supervision. Parole decisions are typically made by a parole board or a similar authority based on factors such as the nature of the offense, the individual's behavior and progress while incarcerated, and the likelihood of successful reintegration into the community.

Parole Points

Parole points are a system used to assess the eligibility of prisoners for parole. These points are typically awarded based on various factors such as the severity of the crime, the behavior of the prisoner while incarcerated, participation in rehabilitation programs, and other relevant criteria. Prisoners accumulate or lose points based on their actions and behavior during their time in prison. These points can influence parole decisions, with prisoners who have accrued a sufficient number of points being considered for parole earlier than those with fewer points. The specific criteria and point system can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the policies of the parole board or governing authority. Parole points serve as a tool to evaluate the readiness of prisoners for reintegration into society and to assess the level of risk they may pose if released on parole. They help parole boards make informed decisions about whether an individual should be released early from prison and under what conditions.

Parole points in Jimma Zone Prison Administration

In Jimma Zone Prison Administration, we give a well deserved attention to parole points.
At our facility, parole points are collected for a prisoner based on the behaviour improvements they show. Inmates are pursued by Descipline officers and the points are also updated by Descipline officers. If a prisoners has accumulated a total of 500 points, after 7 days of further examination, they are given a year of mercy after the parole boards agree.
After relese due to mercy years, these inmates are followed further and if they live by the examining standards, they will be released from prison permanently. The prisoner should serve atleast 65% of their sentence years before being a mercy release.

World prison facts:

1. There are more than 2.2 million prisoners in the United States of America and more than 1.65 million in China.
2. The world prison population rate, based on United Nations estimates of national population levels, is 144 per 100,000.
3. Since the year 2000, the world prison population has grown by almost 20%.
4. The highest prison rates in the world are in the United States, at 724 people per 100,000. In Russia, the rate is 581.
5. Just 23% of released prisoners stay out of prison.
6. The first 72 hours after a person is booked into jail is when they're at the highest risk of death.
7. In Brazil, some inmates have the opportunity to reduce their sentences by reading books and writing book reports. They can reduce their sentence by up to 4 days (up to 48 days per year) for each book they read.
8. In China, rich people can hire body doubles to serve their prison sentences.