The Organic Statute of Reform Schools is defined pursuant to the provisions of Article 52, Paragraph 2 of the Juvenile Accident Act.

Reform schools for juveniles are established to provide the reformatory education ruled by the justice system under the purpose of reforming juvenile delinquents’ behaviors and foster reformation of character through the teaching of life skills that may become sources of livelihood. Moreover, supplementary education programs are offered to cater to the actual requirements of the juveniles and provide them with opportunities to seek further education.

Juveniles receiving reformatory education in reform schools shall be called as students. Male and female students shall be placed under segregate administration; however, for teaching convenience purposes, male and female students may attend integrated classes.

The Ministry of Justice or the highest local administrative office commissioned by the Ministry of Justice sees to the establishment and operation of reform schools for juveniles; all operations are subject to the supervision and surveillance of the Ministry of Justice.