The Process of Execution in Westland
After irrevocability, as referred to in article 557 CCP, the execution of criminal judgments commences in the Westland region. The public prosecutor (OVJ) at the Rotterdam District Court, District Public Prosecutor's Office The Hague, issues this order. Local agencies such as the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) in surrounding prisons such as Ter Apel or Zoetermeer, and the CJIB in The Hague, proceed with execution for residents from Westland.
For prison sentences, detention follows in a DJI facility; for fines, collection via CJIB. Conditional sentences take effect upon breach of the probationary period, with supervision by the Probation Service in Westland, active in municipalities such as Naaldwijk and Monster.
Specific Sentence Types in Westland
Prison sentences for convicted persons from Westland, often related to local offences such as traffic violations on the N213 or greenhouse crime, are executed directly. Possible suspension for appeal no longer applies after irrevocability. Monetary fines are handled via CJIB with coercive measures such as attachment on horticultural investments. TBS or suspension subject to conditions requires multidisciplinary follow-up by the Westland Probation Service, in collaboration with mental health institutions in the region.
The convicted person from Westland receives a summons or order by post or via the Haaglanden police. Opposition is limited; only via complaint to the examining magistrate in Rotterdam.
Rights and Protection for Westlanders
Convicted persons are entitled to conditional release after two-thirds of the sentence (art. 15 Penitentiary Principles Act), with return options to Westland subject to conditions. In case of errors in the procedure, such as delays due to local logistics, the court may suspend execution. This process balances sentence enforcement with humane treatment, taking into account the agricultural context of Westland.
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