The concept and goals of executive probation in Russia

The subject of this study is the institute of executive probation in the context of an analysis of the legislative definition of this type of probation and its goals, as well as the possibilities and prospects for achieving these goals in practice.The purpose of the article is to identify the main trends in the development of the institute of executive probation in Russia by analyzing the concept and objectives of this type of probation, and based on this, to propose directions for further improving the institute of probation and solving certain practical problems.The research is based on a set of general scientific methods, such as systemic, functional and structural methods and private scientific methods (formal-legal and sociological methods).Main results. Firstly, the author proposed a definition of the concept of executive probation, which includes a subjective feature (an indication of the categories of clients of executive probation), as well as an indication of the measures that can be applied to this type of probation. Secondly, the article defines the goals of executive probation, which include, in addition to those mentioned in the law, the goal of improving living conditions and the goal of stimulating law-abiding behavior among persons subject to probation. It is proposed to exclude the purpose of social rehabilitation.Conclusions. The provisions of the Law on executive probation are valid for one year. The study of legislative regulation and law enforcement practice over this period of time made it possible to define the concept and goals of executive probation and, based on this, to establish those elements of the mechanism for the application of executive probation that primarily require qualitative study and improvement. Further study and development of the institute of executive probation is certainly necessary and justified, since it is socially significant and, in achieving the goals of probation, should lead to an improvement in the living conditions of probation clients and a reduction in recidivism.