At the initiative of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, a new electronic control mechanism for probationers will be launched.The Probbox - a system created using latest technologies, will control and register probationers without municipal affiliation, said Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze today.

According to the Minister, the Probbox system will be equipped with video recording and dactyloscopic (fingerprint comparison) equipment. Appearing of a probationer at the probbox as well as his / her schedule violation is automatically reflected in the case officer database. Probboxes will be located at the public service halls, community centers and local municipalities across the country.

"The new mechanism of electronic control of probationers will make it easier for convicts to fulfill their obligations and at the same time save human resources," added Rati Bregadze at the presentation of the action plan the Justice Ministry.