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Keeshalyn J. Gallarte
05/21/2016
HISTORY OF PROBATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES
Any first time convicted offender who is eighteen (18) years old
or above.
DISQUALIFIED OFFENDERS
• Who have been once on probation under the provisions of this Decree;
and
• Who already serving sentenced at the time the substantive provisions of
the Decree became applicable pursuant to section 33 hereof.
WHEN SHOULD BE FILED?
• Anytime before the offender starts serving his sentence but within fifteen
(15) days from the promulgation or notice of the judgment of conviction.
• However, under Section 42 of R.A 9344, the JJWC act of 2006, the court
may, after it shall have sentenced a CICL and upon application at anytime
placed the child on probation in lieu of service of his sentence.
MAY AN OFFENDER BE RELEASED FROM
CONFINEMENT WHILE HIS APPLICATION FOR
PROBATION IS PENDING?
• YES, the applicant may be released under the bail he filed in the criminal
case, or under recognizance.
HOW LONG IS THE PERIOD OF PROBATION?
• Not more than two (2) years if the sentence of the offender is one (1) year
or less; and
• Not more than six (6) years if the sentence is more than one (1) year.
CONDITIONS UNDER PROBATION
• To report to the probation officer within seventy two (72) hours after he
receives the order of the court granting probation;
• To report to his probation officer at least once a month;
• Not to commit any other offense while on probation.
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