An open jail is a "prison without walls," characterized by the absence of physical barriers like high walls, barbed wire, or armed guards. It relies on the "trust and responsibility" model of rehabilitation.
Objective: To provide a transition between closed prisons and society, reducing the "prisonization" effect and encouraging self-reliance.
Legal Basis: Prisons are a State subject under the Seventh Schedule. Many states have specific Prison Rules (e.g., Rajasthan Prisoners Open Air Camp Rules) governing these institutions.
Eligibility: Generally reserved for well-behaved, long-term prisoners who have completed a substantial portion of their sentence in a closed jail.
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