www.mediafax.ro/social/500-de-noi-locuri-de-detent

The Ministry of Justice is reorganizing the National Probation Directorate within the National Administration of Penitentiaries, with a deadline for legislative changes by December 1, 2026. Additionally, the ministry aims to create at least 500 new detention places by the end of the year and expedite electronic monitoring of inmates. A working group has been established to assess the legal, administrative, and operational implications of this reorganization. The report on the analysis must be submitted to the Ministry's leadership by the deadline. The ministry also discussed measures for penitentiary infrastructure development and digitalization of activities, ensuring compliance with European standards.