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Netherlands

Detention issue

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Rules on Selection, Placement and Transfer of Detainees’ (Regeling selectie, plaatsing en overplaatsing van gedetineerden)The initial placement of a detainee in post-trial detention shall be in a penitentiary institution located in the district of prosecution, unless there is an increased risk of flight or a social risk. A special selection officer assesses, on the basis of the information available concerning the behaviour, person and personality traits of the convicted person, which regime is most appropriate for the convicted person, as well as whether the convicted person qualifies for placement or allocation in a special facility or department.

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