This study is aimed at examining the legislative framework regulating the probation service in the Republic of Armenia, with the objective of identifying the gaps and shortcomings that hinder the effective functioning of the service. Based on the findings, the study identifies key obstructive factors and proposes priority directions for reform.
It also raises specific concerns regarding the regulation of the Probation Service’s role in the processes of conditional non-application of punishment and early conditional release, as well as regarding the legally prescribed but not yet implemented mechanisms of electronic monitoring and mediation. These issues highlight the fact that, since the introduction of probation in Armenia, no systemic or adequate legislative reforms have been carried out—reforms that would be essential to ensure the full implementation of the functions prescribed by law.
This work is both important and timely, as it not only addresses a range of pressing issues but also examines advanced international practices in the field and offers targeted recommendations for improving and reforming the probation sector in the Republic of Armenia.
