Abstract: The problem of the correctional system for prisoners after returning to society is something that must be addressed in the form of state policy in this case the government. A complicated problem that must receive the governments attention is the issue of the Prisoners Independence Principle . The problems in this study are related to (1) the nature of the regulation of the principle of independence in prisons in Indonesia. (2) Implementation of guidance based on the principle of independence of prisoners in Indonesia. (3)