Houses of Justice open in Georgian jails

22:35, 12.06.2023

Houses of Justice have been opened in penitentiary institutions, offering inmates to get services while in jail, the government administration announced on Monday.

According to the government’s readout, the innovative project has no analogs in the globe. The first branch was opened in the 16th penitentiary institution today.

More than 50 services are available to inmates now, including obtaining IDs, birth certificates, consent-linked issues regarding minors, citizenship, single-parent status, divorce registration, and many others. The branches will also serve the penitentiary service employees.

The second branch was also opened at Women’s Prison No. 5 in Rustavi.

By - Marika Kartozia

Society

Houses of Justice in jails