The execution of the criminal decision is the final stage of the criminal proceedings, but not of importance. It is a logical continuation of the previous stages and aims to implement the provisions of court decisions, which can be materialized both in final decisions, but also in cases of decisions, which are not final, but are criminal court decisions with immediate execution. Execution is undoubtedly a basic element of jurisprudence, given that, as long as there is a criminal court decision, there is also a stage of execution of this criminal decision given by the court. Execution of a criminal decision means the implementation of orders contained in a final criminal decision and decisions that, according to the Code of Criminal Procedure, have immediate execution, with the aim of re-educating convicts, restoring the rights of persons who have been unjustly prosecuted and the rights of legal entities affected by the criminal offense, influencing their prevention.

The execution of criminal decisions aims to explain, theoretically and practically, the procedures for implementing criminal court decisions according to their types. Students will be explained the ways of executing the criminal decision, the execution order as the main instrument for execution. The method of execution of alternative punishments, the reasons for the suspension of the execution of the punishment, the procedure for the execution of fine punishments will also be addressed. Requests related to the execution phase of the criminal decision, cases of postponing the execution of the decision will be handled. The method of calculating the time of punishment, the execution of decisions with a combination of punishments, the theories and systems of punishment will also be addressed. A special importance will be given to international legislation that regulates the execution of decisions, such as the case of the supervision of convicted or paroled persons regulated by the European Convention for the supervision of convicted or paroled persons.