In which Cases Can You File an Appeal with the RSJ?
As a detainee, you can appeal certain decisions to the RSJ. This is an appeals committee from the Council for the Administration of Criminal Justice and Protection of Juveniles. For example, you have filed a complaint about a decision of the prison director and you disagree with the ruling of the complaints committee. It is also possible that you disagree with the decision of the selection officer on your request for (re)placement or detention phasing. Appeal to the RSJ is also open if you have objected to a decision of the selection officer, but you are not satisfied with the outcome of that objection procedure. Furthermore, appeal to the RSJ is possible if you disagree with the decision about your leave or sentence interruption.
How Can You File an Appeal with the RSJ?
If you want to appeal to the RSJ, you need to prepare a notice of appeal. This notice of appeal must be submitted no later than seven calendar days after you have been informed of the decision. This means you need to act quickly. If your notice of appeal is submitted too late, you will almost always be declared inadmissible. In addition, the law requires that your notice of appeal is “substantiated”. This means that your appeal must be well-motivated. Our lawyers are experienced in this area and know which legal arguments have a chance of success. Feel free to contact us.
Why is it Advisable to Engage a Lawyer when Filing an Appeal with the RSJ?
The ruling of the RSJ is binding. You can no longer challenge the outcome of this procedure. If you want to appeal to the RSJ, it is advisable to contact one of our criminal law attorneys promptly. We can advise you on the possibilities in your case. Moreover, we help you submit a legally substantiated notice of appeal within the appeal period of seven days. Through years of experience in these procedures, we know how we can significantly increase your chances of success in this procedure. You can contact us at any time without obligation.
