Christmas in freedom: 12 prisoners of the JVA Rohrbach receive amnesty

19. November 2024

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Christmas is a time of the family, the gathering and joy. This year, twelve people have the opportunity not to spend the holidays behind grids, but to be with their loved ones again. Thanks to the so -called Christmas amnesty, ten men and two women are released prematurely from the correctional facility (JVA) in Rohrbach near Wöllstein.

This measure, which has been a tradition in Rhineland-Palatinate since 1989, is supported by the Ministry of Justice. Overall, a certain group of prisoners get the chance to get part of their punishment, provided that their regular detention period ends between November 20 and January 6th. However, it is not the case that every inmate automatically benefits from this amnesty. Rather, the decision on the pardon lies with the public prosecutor, who acts as a grace authority.

less stress for the dismissed

The Christmas amnesty not only has an emotional aspect, but also practical reasons. Integrating many people back into society can be a challenge, especially at Christmas time when numerous authorities and advice centers are closed. The prisoners should get the opportunity to take care of an apartment or a workplace while the use of resources is optimized.

It is also important that the prisoners are not homeless when they return to life. Therefore, certain conditions must be met before discharge. For example, it is checked whether possible deportation or expulsion is threatened. Furthermore, these people may not have committed any further crimes during their imprisonment and should not be regarded as endangers. The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that these precautions serve to enable the released a smooth restart.

A look at the future

Christmas amnesty is practiced in all federal states in Germany, with the exception of Bavaria. In Wöllstein, the preparations for the possible discharge of further inmates have already started to move. The public prosecutor is currently examining the situation of seven other prisoners to determine whether they can also be released before Christmas. This procedure shows that the consideration of the comfort and reintegration of prisoners is constantly being pursued, which underlines the relevance of this regulation in the Rhineland-Palatinate judicial system.

For more details on the background and specific regulations of the Christmas Amnesty, take a look at the comprehensive reporting www.swr.de .