Probation Service

The Probation Service is in charge of the enforcement of community sanctions and other activities connected to community sanctions and other non-custodial punishments.

Community sanctions are a significant part of the enforcement of sentences system.

Community sanctions include:

• the supervision of conditionally sentenced young offenders
• juvenile punishment
• community service
• supervision of parolees

One of the goals of the Probation Service is to contribute to safety in society and prevent recidivism. Community sanctions are enforced in the sphere of every-day life, assisted by co-operative networks. Enforcement comprises, besides affiliated authorities, ordinary citizens as contact persons of service places.