Kattia Carballo

Kattia Carballo is a judge in Alajuela, Costa Rica, known for her commitment to upholding the rights of prisoners. Recently, she ordered the Ministry of Justice to reassess the placement of inmates in high-security units, highlighting concerns over arbitrary transfers and inadequate conditions for prisoners. Her ruling emphasizes the necessity for adherence to established criteria regarding inmate transfers, advocating for the humane treatment of individuals in the correctional system.