Post-institutional treatment as the last stage in the process of reintegration of convicts, in our practice has been long neglected, primarily because of the underdeveloped system of post-institutional assistance. That situation compromised the modest results of custodial treatment. This is best evidenced by the high rate of recidivism, which in our institutions within the ranges of 60-70%. In recent years Serbia has made a major breakthrough in this area by adopting a series of laws and of particular importance is the establishment of a Commissioners' Service. The general objectives of Commissioners' services in addition to protection of the community, and efficient implementation of alternative sanctions, and are reducing recidivism rates...