Public works as a form of administrative sanction

Introduction. Administrative offenses are the most common of all types committed on territory Ukraine every year. Together, they pose a significant threat to state and society. Effective in combating this is application administrative responsibility, final result which imposition fines. Among them, public works occupy special place, one relatively new The purpose paper define concepts, signs, classification conditions as type penalty, its main functions goals. Results. provides scientific analysis concept explained, features sanction clarified. socially useful given depending sphere social life. reasons for imposing penalty form community service offender have been A comparative with other enforcement carried out. defined. Conclusion. expedient definition applied guilty person by court decision aimed at exercising an educational influence, consisting obligation perform unpaid work that does not affect financial condition offender. fines imposed aim achieving following goals: exert labor influence violator; prevent commission same person; due general prevention, deter members society from illegal acts; give opportunity acquire skills knowledge field activity useful; idea justice, mutual respect legal awareness