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The Implications of Remission for The Repetition of Narcotics Inmates in Bangli Class Iia Narcotics Prison

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The remission policy is one of the instruments in the correctional system given to inmates as an award for good behavior and success in participating in the coaching program. For inmates of narcotics crimes, the provision of remission has a more complex problem because the characteristics of narcotics crimes are related to dependence, social environment, economic conditions, and the risk of repetition of crimes. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the remission policy for narcotics inmates and its implications for the recurrence of crimes in the Class IIA Bangli Narcotics Prison. The research uses normative legal research methods with a legislative, conceptual, and case approach, supported by research data on recidivist inmates in the Class IIA Bangli Narcotics Prison. The results of the study show that remission is a prisoner's right that is given based on the fulfillment of legal requirements, good behavior, and participation in coaching programs. The implementation of remission at the Bangli Class IIA Narcotics Prison is carried out through administrative mechanisms and verification in stages. However, data on 418 recidivist inmates showed that 229 people or 54.8% were first recidivists, 137 people or 32.8% were second recidivists, while 48 people or 11.5% had committed repeat crimes three or more times. The findings suggest that remission cannot be placed as a single factor in the prevention of recidivism. The effectiveness of remission is highly dependent on the quality of rehabilitation, behavior change, readiness for social reintegration, and assistance after inmates return to society. Therefore, remission policies for narcotics inmates need to be developed within the framework of remission based on coaching and social reintegration while still ensuring the principles of non-discrimination and legal certainty.

Source: International Journal of Social Science and Human Research

DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v9-i8-75

Authors: Ni Made Sukaryati Karma, I Nyoman Gede Sugiartha, Kade Richa Mulyawati, I Ketut Kasta Arya Wijaya

Institution: Warmadewa University

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Law and Policy

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7204999830