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Allowance for persons released from serving a sentence who are in need of medical and social assistance

Persons entitled to the allowance

Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan, stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan who, after being released from serving a sentence in penitentiary institutions of other states, returned to the Republic of Azerbaijan for permanent residence within three months.

In what cases is the allowance granted?

The allowance is granted to persons released from serving a sentence who are in need of medical and social assistance - on the grounds established by law, persons released from serving a fixed-term imprisonment sentence and a life imprisonment sentence - upon submission of a certificate issued by a penitentiary institution

Amount of the allowance

An amount equal to four times the minimum monthly wage (1600 manats).

List of required documents

  • A copy of the applicant’s identity card;
  • A copy of the legally effective court judgment on the person’s conviction to imprisonment;
  • A certificate from the penitentiary institution confirming the person’s release from serving the sentence;
  • A copy of the court decision releasing the person from serving a fixed-term or life imprisonment sentence on the grounds established by law.

Application processing period

An application for the appointment of the allowance is considered and an appropriate decision is made no later than 10 (ten) days from the date of its registration. If a decision is made to refuse the appointment of the allowance, the applicant is officially informed within 5 (five) days, stating the reasons for the refusal. The applicant has the right to appeal this decision administratively to the higher competent authority (official) and to the court.

Payment of the allowance for a previous period

Social allowances are paid, where there is an entitlement to receive them, for a period of no more than three years preceding the date of application.

Relevant legislation

  1. Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Social Allowances”

https://e-qanun.az/framework/11508 

  1. “Rules for the Appointment, Payment, Suspension of Social Payments and Protection of Social Payment Files” approved by Resolution No. 368 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 30, 2024

https://e-qanun.az/framework/57687   

  1. Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan “On Social Adaptation of Persons Released from Serving Sentences in Penitentiary Institutions”

 https://e-qanun.az/framework/13556