The Process of Execution in Amsterdam
After irrevocability, as referred to in article 557 CCP, the execution of criminal judgments in Amsterdam commences. The public prosecutor at the Amsterdam prosecutor's offices issues this order, after which agencies such as the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) in the North Holland region or the CJIB proceed with execution. In practice, these collaborate with local probation offices in Amsterdam-North and South.
For custodial sentences, detention follows in facilities such as the Bijlmerbajes (now redeveloped) or Penitentiary Institution Vught for Amsterdammers; for fines, collection via CJIB. Conditional sentences take effect upon breach of the probationary period, with intensive supervision by the Amsterdam Probation Service.
Specific Types of Penalties in the Amsterdam Context
Custodial sentences are executed directly, with possible suspension for appeal (no longer after irrevocability). Pecuniary penalties are handled via CJIB with coercive measures such as attachment of bank accounts, often applied to common Amsterdam offences such as bicycle theft or drug-related violations. TBS or suspension subject to conditions requires multidisciplinary follow-up by Probation Service Netherlands in Amsterdam, including forensic care via institutions such as Dr. C. van Epenhuysen.
The convicted person receives a summons or order by post or via the police in neighbourhoods such as the Jordaan or Bijlmer. Objection is limited; only via complaint to the Amsterdam District Court.
Rights and Protection for Amsterdammers
Convicted persons are entitled to conditional release after two-thirds of the sentence (art. 15 Penal Offences Act), with additional attention to reintegration in Amsterdam via local work programmes. In case of errors in the process, the court may suspend execution. This process balances enforcement of the penalty with humane treatment, tailored to Amsterdam's diverse urban population.
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