Parliament has given the go-ahead for community service to be used instead of sending people to jail.
This change is part of a plan to modernize Ghana's criminal justice system.
The goal is to help offenders become useful members of society again.
It is also expected to reduce the costs associated with keeping people imprisoned.
This new option will apply to certain types of offenses.
The Judicial Service will oversee its implementation.
Lawmakers believe this reform will offer a more constructive approach to justice.
It aims to balance punishment with rehabilitation.