R. Kurlianskis, a convict whose early release was denied, has lodged a complaint with the Kaunas District Court challenging a ruling made on January 16. According to the court representative, Inga Ramanauskaitė, his lawyer Giedrius Danėlius argues that there are formal grounds for Kurlianskis' release, citing his employment, participation in rehabilitation programs, and two instances of encouragement during his sentence. The judge had, however, supported the Parole Commission’s assessment that Kurlianskis cannot yet be released due to a lack of noticeable changes in his behavior.

The judge, Gabrielė Kaktienė, emphasized that the Commission made a proper evaluation of the materials characterizing Kurlianskis and found no basis for cancelling their legitimate and justified decision. The assessment underscored the need for a more substantial behavioral transformation before considering his early release. This signifies a serious reflection on the effectiveness of rehabilitation measures and the importance of ongoing monitoring of convicts' conduct while incarcerated.

While advocating for his client, Danėlius contests the court's characterization of Kurlianskis' involvement in rehabilitation as passive. This highlights a broader issue regarding the expectations placed on inmates for active participation in their rehabilitation, as well as the complexities of the legal system handling such appeals. The outcome of this case could have implications on parole laws and rehabilitation practices in Lithuania.