Institutional

Corrections

Prepared by Lovely F. Recla, MSCrim

 Correction
-is a branch of administration of criminal
justice responsible for correction and
rehabilitation of those persons, who after
observance of due process, was found to
have violated penal law by competent
judicial authority.
 Two (2) Approaches of Correction

1. Institutional Correction (Institution-based

Correction) – rehabilitation or correctional
programs take place inside correctional
facilities or institutions such as national
penitentiaries and jails.

2. Non-Institutional Correction (Community-

based Correction) – rehabilitation or
correctional programs take place within the
community.
Agencies of the Government Charged With
Correctional Responsibility

 Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)

 Bureau of Jail Management and Penology
(BJMP)
 Board of Pardon and Parole (BPP)
 Parole and Probation Administration (PPA)
 Provincial and Sub-provincial Jails
 Punishment

-It is a means of social control. It is a device to

cause people to become cohesive and to induce
conformity.

-It is the infliction of some sort of pain on the

offender for violating the law.

-Penalty imposed, as for transgression of law any

pain, penalty, forfeiture, or confinement imposed
by the court for a wrong doing.
CORPORAL FORMS OF PUNISHMENT

Garotte Guillotine
Premature Burial Electric Chair
Hanged, Drawn, and Quartered
Firing Squad Flogging
The Brazen Bull Wheels
Branding Mutilation
 Public Humiliation

Banishment, Exile or Transportation

 CONTEMPORARY FORMS OF PUNISHMENT

 Imprisonment
 Payment of Fine
 Parole
 Conditional pardon
 Probation
 Death penalty
 Corporal Punishment
 Banishment
 Community Service
Theories Justifying Imposition of Penalty

1. Prevention Theory – the state must punish

the criminal to prevent or suppress the danger
to the state arising from the criminal acts of
the offender.

2. Self-Defense Theory – the state has the

right to punish the criminal as a measure of
self-defense so as to protect society from the
threat and wrong inflicted by the criminal.
3. Reformation theory – the object of
punishment is to correct and reform the
offenders.

4. Exemplary theory – the criminal is

punished to serve as an example to deter
others from committing crimes.

5. Justice theory – the crime must be

punished by the state as an act of retributive
justice, a vindication of absolute right and
moral law violated by the criminal.
 Judicial Conditions of Penalty

1. Must be productivity of suffering –

without however affecting the integrity of the
human personality.

2. Must be commensurate with the offense

– different crimes must be punished with
different penalties.
3. Must be personal – no one should be
punished for the crime of another.

4. Must be legal – it is the consequence of a

judgment according to law.

5. Must be certain – no one escape its effect.

6. Must be equal to all

7. Must be correctional
 AUBURN AND PENNSYLVANIA
PRISON SYSTEMS

 Auburn Prison System

Established in 1819, and the main feature of this

prison system is the confinement of the prisoners
in a single cell at night and congregate work in
shops during the day.
  Pennsylvania Prison System

Established in 1829 and this prison system

requires solitary confinement of the prisoners in
their own cells day and night, where they lived,
slept, received religious instructions and read the
bible, and were given work.
 THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT

The 18th Century is a century of change. It is

the period of recognizing human dignity. It is the
movement of reformation, the period of
introduction of certain reforms in the correctional
field by certain people, gradually changing the old
positive philosophy of punishment to a more
humane treatment of prisoners with innovative
programs.
 Jails

These are institutions for the confinement of

persons who are awaiting final disposition of their
criminal cases and also the service of those
convicted and punished with shorter sentences,
usually up to three (3) years.
Jail Structure
 BUREAU OF JAIL
MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

also referred to as the Jail Bureau was created
pursuant to Section 60, RA 6975, and initially
consisting of uniformed officers and members of
the Jail Management and Penology Service as
constituted under PD 765.
On January 2, 1991, the Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology was created thru
Republic Act 6975 as a line Bureau under
the Department of Interior and Local
Government. The Jail Bureau is the
upgraded version of its forerunner, the Office
of Jail Management and Penology of the
defunct PC/INP last headed by BRIG GEN
Arsenio E. Concepcion.
 Starting from scratch with 500 personnel in
1991 the BJMP weaned from its mother
PC/INP as a mere component to become a
full-fledged bureau. Director Charles S.
Mondejar took his oath of office on July 1 of
1991 as the first Chief of the BJMP.
VISION - The BJMP envisions itself as a
dynamic institution highly regarded for its
sustained humane safekeeping and
development of inmates.

MISSION - The Bureau aims to enhance

public safety by providing humane
safekeeping and development of inmates in
all district, city and municipal jails.
 CORE VALUES

The BJMP’s officers and staff are guided by

the following core values:

a. Commitment
b. Respect for Human Rights
c. Efficiency/Competence
d. Cooperation
e. Teamwork
 Organization and Key Positions of the
BJMP under RA 9263

The BJMP shall be headed by a Chief who shall

be assisted by two deputy chief, one for
administration and one for operation, all who shall
be appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Secretary of DILG from
among the qualified officers with at least the rank
of senior jail superintendent.
Note:

 In no case shall any officer who has retired or to

be retired within six months from his/her
compulsory retirement age be appointed as
Chief of Jail Bureau.

 The chief of the Jail Bureau shall serve a tour of

duty not to exceed four years.

 BJMP is under the Department of Interior and

Local Government.
Regional Office

The BJMP operates and maintains Regional

Offices in each of the administrative regions of the
country, headed by a Regional Director for Jail
Management and Penology, with the rank of at
least Senior Superintendent.

The Regional Director is assisted by an Assistant

Regional Director for Administration, Assistant
Regional Director for Operations, and Regional
Chief of Directorial Staff, who are all officers with
the rank of at least Superintendent.
Jail Provincial Administrator's Office

In every province, the BJMP operates and

maintains a Provincial Jail Administrator’s Office
headed by a Provincial Administrator, to oversee
the implementation of jail services of all district,
city and municipal jails within its territorial
jurisdiction.
District Jail

Within large cities or a group of clustered

municipalities, a District Jail headed by a District
Warden may be established.

City and Municipal Jails

The BJMP operates and maintains City and

Municipal Jails, each headed by a City or
Municipal Warden, as the case may be.
 JAIL OFFICES AND OPERATING UNITS
FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Office of the Warden – the warden is responsible

for the direction, coordination and control of the
personnel, the inmates and the programs of the
institution.

Under the Office of the Warden are the following:

 Intelligence and Investigation Team

 Jail Inspectorate Section
 Public Relations Office
Office of the Assistant Warden – He undertakes
the development of a systematic process of the
treatment for these individual inmates and
determines the degree of custody for such
individuals in his capacity as chairman of the
Classification Board. He also automatically
serves as chair of the Disciplinary Board.
 ADMINISTRATIVE GROUP

Personnel Management Branch – task for the

assignment of personnel, procedures of selection,
preparation of personnel reports and individual
record files.

Records and Statistics Branch – keep and

maintain booking sheets and arrest reports, keep
an orderly record of fingerprints and photographs,
prepare and present statistical data of inmates.
Property and Support Branch – take charge of
the safekeeping of equipment and supplies and
materials needed for the operation of the jail.

Budget and Finance Branch – take charge of all

financial matters such as budgeting, financing,
accounting and auditing.

Mess Service Branch – prepare the daily menu,

prepare and cook the food and serve it to the
inmates.
General Services Branch – maintain and repair
jail facilities and equipment. It is also a task with
cleanliness beautification of the jail compound.

Mittimus Computing Branch – receive court

decisions and compute the date of the full
completion of the service sentence of the inmate.
SECURITY GROUP – provides a system of sound
custody, security and control of inmates and their
movements and also responsible to enforce prison
or jail discipline.

Escort Section – produce inmates under proper

guard, to Prosecutor’s authority upon proper
summons. Transfer the prisoner to a penal
institution on proper order of the court or authority.

Subpoena Section – receives, distributes and/or

serve subpoenas, notices, orders summons and
other court processes directed to inmates confined
in jail.
Custodian Section – conduct regular custodial
functions over inmates.

 When conducting routine custodial, guarding

ratio of 1:7 or one guard for every seven
inmates shall be observed.

 When an inmate is in transit the ratio of 1:1+1

every inmate shall be observed.
Admitting and Releasing Section –It is tasked
with receiving persons committed to the jail and
the proper release of prisoners who have served
prison sentences or are released on orders of
competent courts or authority.

Process of Admitting Person in Jail:

 Booking
 Identification
 Property Receiving and safekeeping
 Briefing
REHABILITATION GROUP – provides service
and assistance to prisoners and their families to
enable them to solve their individual needs and
problems arising from the prisoner’s confinement.

 Medical and Health Services

 Work and Education Therapy Services
 Socio-Cultural Services
 Chaplaincy Services
 Guidance Counselling Services
 Appointment of BJMP Personnel

a) Jail Officer I to SeniorJail Officer IV.

— Appointed by the respective Regional Director
for Fire Protection and Regional Director for Jail
Management and Penology for the regional office
uniformed personnel or by the respective Chief of
the Fire Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau for
the national headquarters office uniformed
personnel, and attested by the Civil Service
Commission (CSC);
b) Jail inspector to Jail Superintendent
— Appointed by the respective Chief of the Fire
Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau, as
recommended by their immediate superiors, and
attested by the CSC;

c) Jail Senior Superintendent

— Appointed by the Secretary of the DILG upon
recommendation of the respective Chief of the Fire
Bureau and Chief of the Jail Bureau, with the
proper attestation of the CSC; and
d) Jail Chief Superintendent to Jail
Director.

— Appointed by the President upon,

recommendation of the Secretary of the
DILG, with the proper endorsement by the
Chairman of the CSC.
 TYPES OF JAILS

1. The lock-up - This is a security facility, usually

operated by the police department.

2. The Ordinary Jail - In most instances this

institution houses both offenders awaiting court
action and those serving short sentences, usually
up to three years.

3. The Workhouse, Jail-Farm or Camp

 Types of Jail Based on Inmate Population

 Type A – with population of 100 inmates or

more
 Type B – with population of 21 – 90 inmates
 Type C – with population of 20 inmates or less
 Types of Jail based on its Jurisdiction

 Municipal Jail – this jail is under the

supervision of the BJMP. Inmates or prisoners
here are those sentenced to a term of one day
to six months.

 City Jail – this jail is also under the supervision

of the BJMP. Inmates or prisoners here are
those sentenced to a term of one day to three
years.
 District Jail – a cluster of small jails, each
having a monthly average population of ten or
less inmates, and is located in the vicinity of the
court.

 Provincial Jail – this jail is under the Office of

the Governor. It is a facility for those who are
sentenced to a prison term of six months and
one day to three years.
 CATEGORIES OF INMATES

 Prisoner - inmate who is convicted by

final judgment; and

 Detainee - inmate who is undergoing

investigation/trial or awaiting final
judgment.
 CLASSIFICATION OF DETAINEES

 Undergoing investigation;

 Awaiting or undergoing trial; and

 Awaiting final judgment.

 CLASSIFICATION OF PRISONERS

 Insular Prisoner - one who is sentenced

to a prison term of 3 years and 1 day to
reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment;

 Provincial Prisoner - one who is

sentenced to a prison term of 6 months
and 1 day to 3 years;
 City Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a
prison term of 1 day to 3 years; and

 Municipal Prisoner - one who is

sentenced to a prison term of 1 day to 6
months
 INMATES SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

High Profile Inmate - those who require

increased security based on intense media
coverage or public concern as a result of their
offense.

High Risk Inmate - those who are considered

highly dangerous and who require a greater
degree of security, control and supervision
because of their deemed capability of escape, of
being rescued, and their ability to launch or
spearhead acts of violence inside the jail.
High Value Target (HVT) - a target, either a
resource or a person, who may either be an
enemy combatant, high ranking official or a civilian
in danger of capture or death, typically in
possession of critical intelligence, data, or
authority.

Security Threat Group - any formal or informal

inmates’ group, gang, organization or association
consisting of three or more members.
Subversive Group - a group of persons that
adopts or advocates subversive principles or
policies tending to overthrow or undermine
an established government.

Terrorist Group - a group of persons that

commits any of the following: piracy and
mutiny in the high seas or in the Philippine
waters, rebellion or insurrection, coup d’état,
etc.
Violent Extremist Offender (VEO) - a
person whose political or religious ideologies
are considered far outside the mainstream
attitudes of the society.
COURTS AND OTHER ENTITIES AUTHORIZED
TO COMMIT A PERSON TO JAIL

 Supreme Court;
 Court of Appeals;
 Sandiganbayan;
 Regional Trial Court;
 Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Court;
 Municipal Circuit Trial Court;
 Congress of the Philippines; and
 All other administrative bodies or persons
authorized by law to arrest and commit a person
to jail.
 RULE III OF BJMP OPERATING MANUAL

One of the Guiding Principles of the United

Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the
Treatment of Prisoners states that:

―Imprisonment and other measures which result in

cutting off an offender from the outside world are
afflictive by the very fact of taking from a person the
right of self-determination by depriving
him/her of his/her liberty. Therefore, the prison system
shall NOT, except as incidental to justifiable
segregation or the maintenance of discipline,
aggravate the suffering inherent in such a situation‖.
 RECEPTION PROCEDURES

A. Gater - He or she checks the credentials of the

person bringing the inmate/the committing officer
to determine his/her identity and authority.
Additionally, he shall subject the person to be
committed and his/her escorts for search and
inspection as prescribed.

 Commitment Order;
 Medical Certificate - recent medical certificate taken
within 24 hours prior to admission;
 Complaint/Information;
 Police Booking Sheet; and
 Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI.
B. Records Unit- This unit examines the
completeness and authenticity of the
requirements for Commitment (Commitment
Order, Booking Sheet, Arrest Report and
Information) before it refers the inmate for
physical examination by the Health Unit.
C. Health Unit- Checks the authenticity of
the entries in the medical certificate;
conducts thorough physical examination of
the inmate to determine his or her true
physical condition. If no discrepancy is found
during physical examination, the inmate shall
be referred back to the Records Unit.
D. Records Unit -Receives the inmate and the
documents from the committing officer and
conducts the following:

1. Start the booking procedures:

 Accomplish the jail booking sheet;

 Strip-search the inmate to check for any
birthmarks, tattoos, etc;
 Encode the inmate's information to the NIMS;
 Fingerprint and photograph the inmate with mug
shot background; and
 List the names of the visitors authorized by the
inmate.
2. Apprise the inmate in a dialect that he/she
understands of the provisions of Art 29 of the
RPC which was further amended by R.A.
10592;

ART. 29. Period of preventive imprisonment

deducted from term of imprisonment

A. Offenders or accused who have undergone

preventive imprisonment shall be credited full
time.
Except in the following cases:

1. When they are recidivists, or have been

convicted previously twice or more times of any
crime; and (habitual delinquents, escapees and
persons charged with heinous crimes)

2. When upon being summoned for the

execution of their sentence they have failed to
surrender voluntarily
B. If the detention prisoner does not agree to
abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed
upon convicted prisoners, he shall do so in
writing with the assistance of a counsel and
shall be credited in the service of his sentence
with four-fifths of the time during which he has
undergone preventive imprisonment.

C. In case the maximum penalty to which the

accused may be sentenced is Destierro, he
shall be released after thirty (30) days of
preventive imprisonment."
3. Facilitate the signing of the Detainee’s
Manifestation if he/she agrees to abide by
the same disciplinary rules imposed upon
convicted inmates. Otherwise, the warden
issues a certification under oath manifesting
that the inmate was apprised of the provision
of Art 29 of the RPC as amended and
refused to abide by the same; and

4. Store all documents in the Inmate’s

Carpeta
E. Property Custodian- Takes all cash and
other personal properties from the inmate,
lists them down on a receipt form with
duplicate, duly signed by him/her and
countersigned by the inmate. The original
receipt should be given to the inmate and the
duplicate be kept by the Property Custodian.
F. Desk Officer - books the newly
committed inmate in the jail blotter; assigns
the inmate to a reception area, if any, where
he/she shall be scheduled for orientation on
jail rules and regulation, and shall undergo
risk assessment and classification.
G. Assistant Warden or Officer of the Day
- Orients the newly committed inmates on jail
rules and regulations using the Inmate’s
Orientation Sheet.

H. Jail Warden - Coordinates with

concerned agencies regarding the case of
inmates for speedy disposition and to furnish
them with copies of the available needed
documents.
The following agencies/persons shall be
notified by the warden upon commitment
of the inmate:

 Presiding Judge - (monthly submission of list of

committed inmates to the presiding judge is
mandatory)
 Executive Judge/Clerk of court - (monthly
submission of committed inmates is mandatory)
 PNP – mandatory
 NBI – mandatory
 Family – mandatory
 PAO lawyer - in case of indigent inmate
 IBP legal Aide - in case of indigent inmate and
unavailability of PAO lawyer
 Private lawyer - upon request
 Priest or religious minister - upon request
 Private physician - upon request
 Commission on Human Rights - as needed/to
submit list of committed inmates monthly
 Public physician - as needed
 Psychologist/Psychiatrist - as needed
 Embassy - mandatory in case of foreign
national/alien
 DSWD - mandatory in case of CICL
 Court/Other branches - in case of multiple
cases
 Composition of the Classification Board

Conduct background investigation of inmates to

determine the work assignment, type of
supervision and degree of custody and restrictions
under which an inmate must live in jail.

● Chairman – Deputy Warden

● Members:
1. Chief, Custodial/Security Office
2. Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
3. Jail Chaplain
4. Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
 CLASSIFICATION PROCESS

1. Admission of Inmate - Once the inmate

has undergone the registration process;
he/she will be temporarily housed at the
Inmate Classification and Counseling
Unit (ICCU) in jails where it is available.
The inmate shall stay at the ICCU for a
minimum period of thirty (30) days but not
exceeding sixty (60) days or until the
completion of the classification process.
2. Medical Examination
3. Dental Examination
4. Psychological Examination
5. Social Case Study
6. Risk Assessment
7. Psychiatric Evaluation
8. Case Management
9. Inmate Orientation and Counselling
10. Inmate Evaluation and Classification
11. Proper Cell Assignment and Development
Plans
12. Monitoring
 Composition of the Disciplinary Board

The Disciplinary Board shall be organized and

maintained by jails for the purpose of hearing
disciplinary cases involving any inmate who violate
jail rules and regulations.

● Chairman – Deputy Warden

● Members:
1. Chief, Custodial/Security Office
2. Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
3. Jail Chaplain
4. Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
5. Inmates’ representative
 DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
DISCIPLINARY BOARD

The Board is tasked to investigate the facts of an

alleged misconduct referred to it. It shall hold
sessions as often as necessary in a room, which
may be provided for the purpose. All cases
referred to it shall be heard and decided within
forty-eight (48) hours from the date of receipt of
the case.
 AUTHORIZED DISCIPLINARY
ACTIONS/MEASURES FOR INMATES

1. For Detainees:
 Admonition or verbal reprimand;
 Restitution or reparation;
 Temporary or permanent cancellation of all or
some recreational privileges;
 Reduction of visiting time;
 Close confinement in a cell for a period not
exceeding seven (7) days; and
 Transfer to another BJMP jail in the area, in
coordination with the Court.
2. For Prisoners:
 Admonition or verbal reprimand;
 Restitution or reparation;
 Additional job functions/community service
within the jail premises;
 Temporary or permanent cancellation of some
or all recreational privileges;
 Reduction of visiting time;
 Close confinement in a cell for a period not
exceeding seven (7) days
 Transfer to another BJMP jail in the area in
coordination with the Court;
 Suspension of visiting privileges for a period not
exceeding one (1) month, provided that this
sanction shall not apply to the lawyer, physician
or religious minister serving the needs of the
prisoner.
 Permanent cancellation of visiting privileges
with respect to persons not included in the
definition of immediate family under RA 7438,
provided that this sanction shall not apply to the
lawyer, physician or religious minister serving
the needs of the prisoner.
 Partial or full forfeiture of good conduct time
allowance (GCTA).
 REPUBLIC ACT No. 10592
Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA)

1. First two years - twenty days for each month

2. Third to the fifth year - twenty-three days
3. Following years until the tenth year- twenty-five
days
4. During the eleventh and successive years- thirty
5. At any time during the period of imprisonment, he
shall be allowed another deduction of fifteen days, in
addition to numbers one to four hereof, for each
month of study, teaching or mentoring service
time rendered.
 LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY
PUNISHMENT FOR INMATES

 No female inmate shall be subjected to any

disciplinary punishment which might affect her
unborn or nursing child;

 No infirm or handicapped offender shall be

meted out punishment, which might affect
his/her health or physical well-being;
 Corporal punishment, confinement in dark or
inadequately ventilated cells and any form of
cruel, unusual, inhumane or degrading
punishment are absolutely prohibited;

 When necessary, the jail physician shall visit the

detainee/prisoner undergoing punishment and
shall advise the warden of the need for the
termination of the punishment imposed upon
the inmate on grounds of the inmate's physical
or mental health;
 Instruments of restraint, such as handcuffs, leg
irons and straitjackets are not to be applied as a
form of punishment.

 Breaches of discipline shall be handled without

anger or emotionalism and decisions shall be
executed firmly and justly; and

 As a general rule, any violation of jail rules and

regulations or misconduct committed by the
inmate shall be dealt with accordingly.
 MODES OF RELEASE

a. Service of sentence;
b. Order of the Court;
c. Parole;
d. Pardon; and
e. Amnesty.
 PROCEDURE ON RELEASING

1. Desk Officer- Upon receipt of release order,

the desk officer shall coordinate with the paralegal
officer for verification of the authenticity of said
order.

2. Paralegal Officer- Verifies the authenticity of

the release order.
3. Records/Admin Officer

a. Starts processing inmate’s release.

b. Checks inmate records to ensure that the data
in the release order coincide with the data in the
inmate’s carpeta (spelling of name, offense,
Criminal Case Number, etc.).
c. Checks that the inmate has no other pending
case/s.
d. Routes the release paper to different
signatories.
4. Property Custodian

1. Checks on the receipt of property and returns to

the inmate his/her deposited items.
2. Makes sure that returned items of the inmate
are duly received and properly recorded.

5. Desk Officer- Records the release of inmate

and the condition of the inmate upon his/her
release.
6. Jail Warden- Reports to concerned
agencies/persons the release of inmate for
aftercare program. Upon release of the inmate, the
warden shall notify the following
agencies/persons:

-Barangay Captain - mandatory

-Priest or religious minister - mandatory
-Family - if release is not witnessed by any
member of immediate family
-Court - in case of convicted inmate
TREATMENT OF INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

1. Female
2. Drug Users/Dependents/Alcoholics
3. Mentally-ill
4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
5. Sex Offenders
6. Suicidal Inmates
7. Sex Deviates
8. Escape-Prone Inmates
9. Inmates with Disability
10. Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)
11. Senior Citizen Inmates
12. Infirm Inmates
13. Pregnant Inmates/Female Inmates with Infants
14. Inmates of Other Nationalities
 MOVEMENT/TRANSFER OF INMATES

 To appear, as witness before any court of

justice or prosecutor’s office during preliminary
investigation, arraignment or hearing of a
criminal case;

 To appear as witness in any investigation or

formal inquiry being conducted by a government
agency;
 To view the remains of a deceased relative
within the second degree of affinity or
consanguinity; and

 To undergo medical examination or treatment in

a hospital or clinic.
 Serious illness where hospitalization is
necessary, and the inmate has to be
immediately taken to the nearest hospital upon
recommendation of the health officer.

The jail warden, or in his/her absence, the

officer in-charge, shall immediately notify the
regional director and the court concerned within
six (6) hours after the inmate is brought to the
hospital or within six (6) hours from the first hour
of the following day.
 In the case of inmates classified as high-
risk/high-profile and detained in small and
remote jail facilities or in jails not
considered as high security facility, their
transfer to a better secured jail shall be
effected provided a prior request is made
from the executive judge who has
administrative supervision over the court.
 In any emergency like riot or other jail
disturbance that happens on a weekend and
when the immediate transfer to other BJMP-
manned jails of inmates involved is necessary
to ensure the safety of other inmates and
security of the jail, the warden, under such
compelling situation, can recommend to the
regional director, verbally or in writing, their
immediate transfer to another jail, provided
that, on the first hour of the following working
day, the court concerned must be informed of
the said transfer and a commitment order
must be issued, otherwise, the return of the
transferred inmates is imperative.
 Provided, however, that those inmates who
instigated and led, and those involved in the
disturbance or violence, disruptive and/or
riotous actions so created shall be classified as
high-risk detainees and shall be immediately
transferred to a more secured facility;
  The same classification shall be applied to
inmates who:

(a) have escaped, attempted to escape or

committed acts to facilitate an escape from
custody;

(b) demonstrated physically or sexually

assaultive behavior resulting in either attempt to
sexually assault any person, serious physical
injury or death of any person;
(c) assaulted or attempted to assault another with
a deadly weapon;

(d) compelled or attempted to compel another

to perform sexual acts, engage in sexual
conduct or sexual contact, or submit to sexual
contact all by means of force or threat of force; or

(e) compelled or coerced another, by force or

threat of serious physical harm or death, to
provide anything of value, to perform any act, or to
violate any statute or jail rule;
 Inmates who wish to view the remains of a
deceased relative within the second
degree of consanguinity or affinity and
whose motion for that purpose was
approved by the court as proven by a valid
court order issued to the warden shall be
required to submit a written request to
the warden at least three (3) days
before the date of viewing and which
request should be accompanied by
relevant documents.
a. Spouse - marriage contract;
b. Children - birth certificates of the deceased
child and marriage certificate of the inmate and
his/her spouse;
c. Father or Mother - birth certificates of the
inmate and his/her deceased parent;
d. Brother or Sister - birth certificates of the
inmate and his/her deceased sibling;
e. Grandparent - birth certificates of the inmate
and his/her parent who is the child of the
deceased grandparent; and
f. Grandchild - birth certificates of the inmate and
his/her child who is the parent of the deceased
grandchild
 Immediately upon receipt of the court
order, and with the inmate's written
request yet to be submitted, the warden
shall order the Jail Intelligence Unit to
conduct reconnaissance operation in
the area where the remains of the
deceased still lie in state, to assess any
threat against the inmate and/or his/her
security escorts, to locate the place of
burial, and to conduct route survey to
establish a safer and better route for the
escorts;
 In case of Muslim inmates, it shall be
ascertained whether the date
indicated in the Court Order for the
inmate or inmates to view the remains
their deceased relative/s within
twenty-four (24) hours from the
time of the death of his or her/their
relatives.
  The warden shall timely oppose the
request and timely notify the court of his or
her inability to comply with the order
allowing the inmate to be escorted out of
the jail to view the remains of a deceased
relative in any of the following cases:

1. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a

place beyond thirty kilometer radius from the
jail or, in any case, where the inmate cannot
return to said place during daylight hours;
2. The inmate has a record of escape or
attempted escape;

3. The inmate has two (2) or more pending

criminal cases or is a material witness in a
pending criminal case;

4. The inmate is classified as high risk,

high profile, high value or violent extremist
offender;
5. The inmate cannot be assured
of his safety and security, or his
escape is highly possible; and

6. There is an intelligence report

that the inmate will escape or will
be rescued.
If approved, the inmate shall not be allowed
to stay more than three (3) hours in the place
where the remains of the deceased relative
lie in state. Further, in no case shall the
inmate be allowed to join the funeral cortege.

At the wake, two (2) escorts shall

accompany the inmate while other escorts
shall secure the place to prevent any
untoward incident;
Inmate must wear only yellow t-shirt marked
with BJMP Detainee and his handcuff shall
not be removed while at the wake and as
much as possible, communication between
him and his relatives, friends or other
civilians shall be brief and limited.
 RULES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN
TRANSPORTING INMATES

a. First hour in the morning, as daily routine,

official drivers shall observe ―BLOW BAGETS‖
procedures;

b. While en route, the driver should not stop in any

place along the way unless, there is a reason to
do so. However, he has slow down when
approaching check points or detachments put up
by authorities;
c. When re-routing is inevitable, the official
driver must be familiar with the street or
place he is traversing and must be sure that
the route is safe; and d. He must drive at a
reasonable speed while transporting
inmates. He should drive carefully, prudently,
and defensively all the time.
 SPECIAL TACTICS AND REPONSE
(STAR) TEAM

It is an elite tactical unit trained to perform high-

risk operations that falls outside the operational
abilities of the regular BJMP personnel and is
equipped with specialized skills and sophisticated
firearms and equipment. A ready force is
composed of highly trained BJMP personnel and
experts in dealing with high risk, high profile
inmates and VEO’s, as well as in controlling
critical jail disturbance and incidents
 Scope of Jurisdiction

1. The BJMP-NHQ STAR Team shall be under

the direct command and supervision of the
Director, Directorate for Operations.

2. The BJMP Regional STAR Team shall be

under the direct command and supervision of the
Regional Director.

3. Upon deployment of the STAR Team,

commands/orders shall emanate from the Team
Leader.
 Duties and Responsibilities

1. Shall serve as the last resort in addressing

crisis in jail.

2. Shall augment the force during court hearings of

high risk/high profile inmates and other similar
tasks.

3. Escorts high ranking/key officers and other

dignitaries of state.

4. Performs other task/functions as the Chief,

BJMP/Regional Director may direct.
 QUICK RESPONSE TEAM (QRT)

It is created purposely to respond

immediately and efficiently and to contain,
control, and solve in the shortest possible
time any form of jail incidents/disturbance
while waiting for the arrival of reinforcement
from the National/Regional STAR team/s
and friendly forces
 Duties and Responsibilities

Acts as first responder to any jail incidents.

1. Alarm -gives the alarm through siren,

whistle, shouting, etc.
2. Contain - isolates/cordons the affected
area.
3. Report - provides correct and precise
information about the situation.
4. Evaluate - evaluates damage to
equipment and facilities; evaluates
personnel/inmates situations.
 GREYHOUND FORCE

- It aims to eliminate in all BJMP manned

facilities any form of contrabands that could
have adverse implications on overall
administration of the facilities and to
ultimately establish order in all jails, promote
operational efficiency and encourage
adherence to prescribed operating policies.
 Crisis Management Group

They shall be responsible in taking measures to

abate the tension in the event of crisis situations
until the intervention of crisis response authorities.

1. Negotiations Team - establish meeting points

to neutralize the situation. In deteriorating crisis
situations it will be their role to sustain making
arrangements until the intervention of crisis
response authorities.
2. Liaison Team - They shall be responsible
in providing for tasks or errands incidental to
the crisis situation/operations.

3. Tactical Response team - In the event

that a crisis deteriorated beyond the
capabilities of the BJMP to handle, the aid of
an ally tactical response team will be sought.
 USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM

The use of force continuum is an escalating level

of force commencing from no force, to non-
deadly force and ultimately, to deadly force. In
dealing with the use of force continuum, the
following rules shall be observed:
 RIOT

No Force

 Use of negotiation, persuasion and verbalization

to contain, pacify, subdue, and control incident.

 Assessing the danger of the situation by

considering the number of inmates involved in
the riot.
 RIOT

Non-Deadly Force

Open Field Riot

 With continued verbalization, ascertain whether

inmates are armed or not to determine the
appropriate force to be used.

 Isolate and secure non-participating inmates.

 If inmates are unarmed but resistant, use

impact weapons.
 Close Field Riot

 Carefully assess the situation to minimize the

risk to inmates and responding personnel.
 Physical contact may be discouraged since this
is a close field incident and it might endanger
the life of the responding jail officer.
 Determine whether the use of chemical weapon
is appropriate.
 Impact weapons shall only be applied by trained
personnel.
 Use other means of non-deadly force in a
proper and considerate manner.
 RIOT

Deadly Force

 Deadly force shall be used if inmates are armed

and uncontrollable or;

 When negotiation fails and lives are in grave

and imminent danger.

 Shall be used only after non-participating

inmates are properly isolated and secured.
 NOISE BARRAGE

No Force Continuum

 Lock up inmates to ensure perimeter security.

 Dialogue and negotiate with inmates. If inmates
are compliant, gather all inmate leaders for
further dialogue and open forum.
 Never resort to any use of force as long as
inmates are only doing noise barrage and the
incident does not escalate into a more serious
one.
 NOISE BARRAGE

Non-Deadly Force Continuum

 At the first stage of violence, non-deadly force

shall be considered.
 CEI weapons may be used to pacify or subdue
inmates only if incident is escalating to violence.
 Non-deadly impact weapons shall be deployed
only when there is apparent threat to life and
property.
 NOISE BARRAGE

Deadly Force Continuum

Deadly force shall be employed if in case a

situation escalates into a serious condition or
other inmates have resorted to violence and
have posed grave and imminent danger to
the lives of inmates and jail personnel.
 HOSTAGE TAKING

No Force Continuum

The warden or his duly authorized representative

must consider the following factors before making any
decision regardless of the demands of the hostage
takers:

- Whether or not hostage taker/s is/are armed;

- Whether or not the victim is a fellow inmate, jail
personnel or civilian;
- Number of inmates involved in the hostage taking;
- Number of hostages; and
- Length of time.
-Maintain and establish communication with
the hostage takers.

-It is imperative that an experienced hostage

negotiator be designated as the primary
negotiator.

-The first five (5) minutes is critical, hence

the jail officer nearest the incident must
apply verbal containment techniques by
negotiating with the hostage-taker until an
experienced negotiator arrives.
-Evacuate inmates who are not involved with
the incident into a more secured place to
avoid taking advantage of the situation and
to ensure their safety.

-Contain the scene of incident by putting up

a security perimeter that will prevent other
from entering the scene except the
responder.
 HOSTAGE TAKING

Non-Deadly Force Continuum

 If the hostage-taker is unarmed, use of non-

deadly force may be authorized. However, try to
minimize the risk of injury.

 If the hostage-takers are armed, impact

weapons might be utilized to subdue the
inmates. Careful evaluation of the situation is
needed to determine whether impact weapons
are sufficient or not.
 HOSTAGE TAKING

Deadly Force Continuum

 Deadly force may be used if there is total failure

of negotiation and the inmates remain non-
compliant despite the use of non-deadly force;
 If the hostage takers are armed;
 A hostage or hostages had been killed; and
 Immediately discontinue use of deadly force if
there are signs that the use of force is not
already appropriate such as when hostage
takers already show signs of surrender.
 LOCKDOWN

No Force Continuum

 Immediately contain the controlled facility.

 Immediately conduct a dialogue with the

inmates.

 Ensure tight security of perimeter fence to avoid

inmates taking advantage of the situation.
 LOCKDOWN

Non-Deadly Force Continuum

 Determine how long do the inmates have

controlled the facility.

 If inmates are unarmed, physical force is

possible by individual restraint.

 If inmates are armed, use chemical, electrical

and other inflammatory agents to control
inmates.
 Notwithstanding the use of non-deadly
force, negotiation should be continuous.

 Non deadly force shall be immediately

discontinued when it is apparent that the
inmates are ready to give up the controlled
facility.
 LOCKDOWN

Deadly Force Continuum

 When the erring inmates have assaulted fellow

inmates who refused to participate in the
lockdown.

 If there is a reasonable ground to believe that

there is grave and imminent danger to the lives
of inmates and personnel in the facility.
 RESCUE

No Force Continuum

The warden or his duly authorized representative

must consider the following factors in decision-
making:

- The firepower and number of rescuers; and

- In rescue while in transit, presence of civilians
and danger of cross-fire.
 Negotiation must be used to pacify,
control, and subdue the situation. It is also
used to ascertain the goal of the rescuers
and may help the warden or his duly
authorized representative arrive at a better
decision.

 Secure the rest of the inmates who are not

involved in the incident.
 RESCUE

Non-Deadly Force Continuum

 Immediately alert the proper authorities as

regard the rescue.

 In case of rescue inside the jail facility and the

rescuers are heavily armed, use CEI weapon to
incapacitate the rescuers and rescue inmates.
The ventilation and the space must be taken
into consideration when using chemical
weapons.
 Never use CEI weapon in case of rescue while
on transit if there are innocent civilians who
might be affected.

 As much as possible, in cases of rescue while

on transit, the nearest police station or the jail
must be immediately informed of the incident for
proper back up.

 Physical force and impact weapons shall be

used only when rescuers are armed.
 RESCUE

Deadly Force Continuum

 In case of rescue by outside forces or in any

situation during rescue where lives of inmates
and personnel are on grave and imminent
danger, or when it is established that the
rescuers are determined to inflict harm or injury.
 If part of the facility is destroyed or if the
jail security is severely jeopardized by
rescue attempt.

 Never use firearms in case of rescue while

on transit if it such would pose grave and
imminent danger to the lives of the people
living in the area.
 ASSAULT

No Force Continuum

The warden or his duly authorized representative

shall consider the following factors in decision-
making:

- Whether or not inmates are armed; and

- Whether or not the victim is a civilian, jail
personnel or fellow inmate.

 Negotiation must be used to pacify, control, and

subdue the situation.
 ASSAULT

Non-Deadly Force Continuum

 CEI weapon may be used to temporarily incapacitate

the assaulting inmate, and to rescue the victim.
Authorities may also use this to control the situation.

 Use physical restraint if the assaulting inmate is not

armed.

 Use impact weapons if inmates remain non-compliant

after several hours of negotiation and if they are
unarmed.
 ASSAULT

Deadly Force Continuum

When use of deadly force is authorized to

incapacitate the assaulting party and prevent
him from attacking other people.
 WARNING SHOT

a. The shot should not be aimed at the fatal parts of

the body nor at a particular person.
b. Since they constitute deadly force, warning shots
must be exercised with due diligence and only if the
jail personnel reasonably believes that the
inmate/inmates pose grave and imminent threat to the
lives of innocent civilians, inmates and jail personnel
in the area.
c. Warning shots are authorized in open field but not
in close field. In giving a warning shot, extra prudence
must be exercised to ensure that it will not cause any
injury to any person or damage to property.
 DECISION MAKING IN THE USE OF
FORCE CONTINUUM

- The decision on the appropriateness of the level

of force to be used in a given situation depends
entirely on the judgment of the incident
commander, if any, or the warden or his duly
authorized representative or other jail personnel
confronted with the situation requiring the use of
force.
 RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

In May 1984, the United Nations Economic

and Social Council approved the
procedures for the effective implementation
of the Standard Minimum Rules for the
Treatment of Prisoners.
 RIGHTS OF INMATES

1. The right to be treated as a human being,

and not to be subjected to corporal
punishment;

2. The right to be informed of the regulations

governing the detention center;

3. The right to adequate food, space and

ventilation, rest and recreation;
4. The right to avail himself/herself of
medical, dental and other health services;

5. The right to be visited anytime by his/her

counsel, immediate family members, medical
doctor or priest or religious minister chosen
by him or by his immediate family or by his
counsel;

6. The right to practice his/her religious

beliefs and moral precepts;
7. The right to vote unless disqualified by
law;

8. The right to separate detention facilities or

cells particularly for women inmates; and

9. If a foreigner, the right to communicate

with his/her embassy or consulate.
 PRIVILEGES ALLOWED THE INMATES

A. To wear their own clothes while in confinement;

B. To write letters, subject to reasonable

censorship, provided that expenses for such
correspondence shall be borne by them;

C. To receive visitors during visiting hours.

However, visiting privileges may be denied in
accordance with the rules and whenever public
safety so requires;
D. To receive books, letters, magazines,
newspapers and other periodicals that the jail
authorities may allow;

E. To be treated by their own doctor and dentist at

their own expense upon proper request from and
approval by appropriate authorities;

F. To be treated in a government or private

hospital, provided it is deemed necessary and
allowed by the rules;

G. To request free legal aid, if available;

H. To sport hair in their customary style, provided
it is decent and allowed by the jail rules;

I. To receive fruits and prepared food, subject to

inspection and approval by jail officials;

J. To read books and other reading materials

available in the library, if any;

K. To maintain cleanliness in their cells and

brigades or jail premises and perform other work
as may be necessary for hygienic and sanitary
purposes;
L. To be entitled to Good Conduct Time Allowance
(GCTA) as provided by law; and

M. To be utilized as jail aides as designated by the

warden himself, with the CONSENT OF THE
INMATE/INMATES or upon the recommendation
of the personnel
 BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS

-was known as the Bureau of Prisons from 1905 to

1989.
-is an agency of the Department of Justice which
is charged with the custody and rehabilitation of
national offenders, commonly known as Persons
Deprived of Liberty or PDL, who have
been sentenced to more than three years
of imprisonment.
-The agency has its headquarters in the New
Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa.
The Bureau was renamed from PRISONS to
CORRECTIONS on November 23, 1989 under
Section 26 of the Administrative Code of 1987,
to emphasize rehabilitation as the primary goal of
the Bureau.

On 24 May 2013, the Republic Act No. 10575,

otherwise known as the Bureau of Corrections
Act of 2013 was signed into law, which provides
for the modernization, professionalization and
restructuring of the Bureau.
 FACILITIES OF THE BUCOR

Dormitory – refers to the facility exclusively used

as confinement area of all inmates within the
prison camp.

Classification of Dormitory
 Type A Dormitory – above 500 inmate capacity and
lot area of more than 1.5 hectares
 Type B Dormitory – 101 to 500 inmate capacity and
lot area of 1.5 hectares
 Type C Dormitory – 1 to 100 inmate capacity and lot
area of 3,000 sq. m.
-The recommended lot area per inmate is 30 sq. m.
The BuCor shall maintain the:

-custodial personnel-to-inmate ratio of 1:7 for

three (3) shifts

-reformation personnel-to-inmate ratio of

1:24 for one (1) shift.
The reformation ratio is broken down into the
following:

a) Moral and Spiritual personnel-to-inmate ratio is

1:240;
b) Education and Training personnel-to-inmate ratio is
1:120;
c) Work and Livelihood personnel-to-inmate ratio is
1:180;
d) Sports and Recreation personnel-to-inmate ratio is
1:225;
e) Health and Welfare personnel-to-inmate ratio is
1:80; and
f) Behavior Modification personnel-to-inmate ratio is
1:150.
 Organization and Key Positions of the
Bureau of Corrections

The BuCor shall be headed by a Director who

shall be assisted by three (3) Deputy Directors:
one (1) for administration, one (1) for security and
operations and one (1) for reformation, all of whom
shall be appointed by the President upon the
recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ.

Provided, that the Director and the Deputy

Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of duty
not to exceed six (6) years from the date of
appointment.
The Head of the BuCor, with the rank of
Undersecretary, shall have the position and title of
Director General of Corrections.

The second officers in command of the BuCor,

with the rank of Assistant Secretary, shall have the
position and title of Deputy Directors of
Corrections.
The third officer in command of the BuCor, with
the rank of Chief Superintendent, shall have the
position and title of Corrections Chief
Superintendent.

The fourth officer in command of the BuCor, with

the rank of Senior Superintendent, shall have the
position and title of Corrections Senior
Superintendent. The fifth officer in command of the
BuCor, with the rank of Superintendent, shall have
the position and title of Corrections
Superintendent.
 Appointment of Personnel to the BuCor

· Corrections Officer I to Corrections Chief

Superintendent – Appointed by the Director
General of Corrections, and attested by the Civil
Service Commission (CSC); and
·

· Director General of Corrections and Deputy

Director of Corrections – Appointed by the
President upon the recommendation of the
Secretary of the DOJ, with the proper
endorsement by the Chairman of the CSC.
 Professionalization and Upgrading of
Qualification Standards in the Designation of
Personnel of the BuCor to Key Positions

· Sub-Colony Supervisor –Senior Inspector,

finished at least-second year Bachelor of Laws
or earned at least 12 units in a master’s degree
program.

· Colony Assistant Superintendent –Chief

Inspector, finished at least second year
Bachelor of Laws or earned at least 24 units in a
master’s degree program.
· Colony Superintendent –Superintendent,
graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a holder
of a master’s degree.

· In prison and penal farms with an inmate

population of 2,000 but below 3,000, the
Colony Superintendent shall have the rank
and qualification of a Colony Senior
Superintendent;
· Regional Superintendent – Should have the
rank of Senior Superintendent or Chief
Superintendent, who must be a graduate of
Bachelor of Laws or a holder of a master’s
degree

-Inmate population of 3,000 but below 5,000, the

Regional Superintendent shall have the rank and
qualification of a Colony Senior Superintendent:

-Inmate population of over 5,000, the Regional

Superintendent shall have the rank and
qualification of a Chief Superintendent.
 The 7 operating units of BUCOR

 Correctional Institution for Women (CIW)

in Mandaluyong / and The CIW Mindanao, Santo
Tomas, Davao del Norte
 New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa
 Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm in Occidental
Mindoro
 Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm in Puerto Princesa
City, Palawan
 Leyte Regional Prison in Abuyog, Leyte
 San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm in Zamboanga
City
 Davao Prison and Penal Farm in Braulio E.
Dujali, Davao del Norte
 The New Bilibid Prison

• Constructed in 1847 and officially opened in

1865 by virtue of a Royal Decree of the Spanish
Crown.
• Was known as the ―Carcel y Presidio
Correccional‖
• On November 15, 1940, all inmates of the Old
Bilibid Prison in Manila were transferred to the
new site. The new institution had a capacity of
3,000 prisoners and it was officially named the
New Bilibid Prison on January 22, 1941. The
prison reservation had an area of 587 hectares,
part of which was arable.
• At present the New Bilibid Prison operates two
satellite units – Bukang Liwayway Camp and
Sampaguita Camp. They are located about a
few hundred meters back to the New Bilibid
Prison compound.

• Bukang Liwayway Camp- houses 1,500

minimum security prisoners who work in the
institution.

• Camp Sampaguita- is where the Reception and

Diagnostic Center can be located, the Medium
Security Unit and the Youth Rehabilitation
Center.
 San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm

• Named after its founder, Ramon Blanco, a

Spanish Captain in the Royal Army.
• It was built and established in August 21, 1869
by virtue of Sec. 1720 of the Revised
Administrative Code
• for the confinement of Muslim rebels and
political offenders opposed to Spanish rule
• It has an area of 1,524.6 hectares.
• The oldest penal facility
 Iwahig Penal Colony

• Established in Nov. 16, 1904 by virtue of Sec.

1709, Revised Administrative Code
• Gov. Luke E. Wright envisioned it to be an
institution for well-behaved and tractable
inmates.
• Lt. George Wolfe was the First Prison Director
• Iwahig Penal Colony enjoys the reputation of
being one of the best open institutions in the
World.
• It has an area of around 45,000 hectares.
The area was divided into four sub-colonies:

Sta. Lucia sub-colony – 9,685 hectares

Inagawan sub-colony – 13,000 hectares
Montible sub-colony – 8,000 hectares
Central sub-colony – 14,700 hectares

The term ―Iwahig‖ has evolved from the term

―Iuhit‖ the name of the place before the penal
facility was founded.
 Correctional Institution for Women

• Established by virtue of Act No. 3579 in Nov.

27, 1929.
• Located in Mandaluyong with an area of 18
hectares
• It is managed by the female personnel, except
the perimeter guard who are male.
• First and only prison for women in the
Philippines.
• September 18, 2007, the CIW in Mindanao was
established by virtue of a DOJ Order within the
sprawling prison reservation of Davao Penal
Colony in Eastern Mindanao.
 Davao Prison and Penal Farm

• Established in accordance with the Act No.

3732 on January 21, 1932 in Panabo City
• The opening of the colony was led by General
Paulino Santos, the founder and first Director
of DAPECOL.
• It has an area of 18,000 hectares.
• The institution is now the main source of income
of the Bureau from its vast abaca, banana, rice,
and other farm industries.
The colony is divided into two sub-colonies:

• Panabo Sub-Colony
• Kapalong Sub-Colony

The Colony also operates the Tanglaw

Settlement
 Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm

• Established by virtue of Proc. No. 72 on

Sept. 26, 1954
• The area has 16,000 hectares of the virgin
land of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.
• Rice is the principal product of the colony.
 Leyte Regional Prison

• Established by virtue of Proc. No. 1101 on

January 16, 1973.
• Located in Abuyog, Southern Leyte
 ADMISSION OF INMATES TO BUCOR

An inmate shall be admitted to Directorate for

Reception and Diagnostic formerly Reception and
Diagnostic Center to study and classify inmates
and detainees committed to the BuCor after the
presentation of the following documents:

• Mittimus/Commitment Order of the court;

• Information and court decision in the case;
• Certificate of detention, if any; and
• Certificate that the case is not on appeal
Register the inmates to the registry book
containing:

• Name of the inmates;

• Reason for the commitment and authority
thereof;
• Sentence;
• Date and hour of admission; and
• Date and hour of discharge or transfer and
basis thereof
After registration, the inmate shall be
photographed, front and side view, fingerprinted
and assigned a permanent prison number. The
male inmate shall then be given a regulation
haircut and his beard/moustache, if any shall be
shaven off.

Note:
• An inmate may not wear a wig or artificial
hairpiece, unless medical authorization to do is
approved by the Superintendent
• The admission of an inmate shall be made in an
area that is physically separated from the
general population.
Upon admission, the inmate shall be searched
thoroughly. He shall be allowed to retain in his
possession only such articles as are authorized.
All lists of articles taken from the inmate shall be
entered in the inmate’s record and received for by
the officer in charge. These items shall be
returned to the inmate upon his discharge unless
previously disposed of at the inmate’s request or
ordered condemned by the Superintendent after
the lapse of two (2) years.
Inmate shall be issued two (2) regulation uniforms
and two (2) t-shirts, and when practicable, he shall
also issue one each of the following and be
responsible for such items issued to him:

• Blanket;
• Mat;
• Pillow with pillow case;
• Mosquito net;
• Set, mess kit; and
• Pair of slippers
The following are the color-coded uniform
based on security classification:

• Tangerine/orange – maximum security inmates

• Blue – medium security inmates
• Brown – minimum security inmates
• Gray – detainees
The superintendent may allow the inmates to bring
electrical equipment like television sets, radio,
video players, electrical fans and similar items
provided the same is for common use with other
inmates

Luxurious items such as air conditioners, carpets,

sofas, beds, sleeping mattresses, washing
machines and the like are prohibited

Wearing of jewellery is not allowed. However, an

inexpensive watch and the like are permissible.
 QUARANTINE

Upon the admission in the DRD, an inmate shall

be placed in quarantine for at least five (5) days
during which he shall be:

• Given physical examination to determine any

physical illness or handicap or mental ailment
and to segregate those suspected of having an
infectious or contagious disease. If found sick,
the inmate shall be immediately confined in the
medical facility;
• Oriented with the rules of the facility; and

• Interviewed in private by the counsellor, social

worker or other program staff officers.

• After the quarantine period, the inmate shall

remain in the DRD for a period of not exceeding
fifty-five (55) days to undergo psychiatric,
psychological, sociological, vocational,
education and religious and other examinations.
 Security Risk Classification for BuCor
Inmates

Maximum Security – for dangerous or high

security risks inmates as determined by the
Classification Board who require a high
degree of control and supervision. Under this
category are:
• Those sentenced to death;

• Those whose minimum sentenced is

twenty (20) years imprisonment;

• Remand inmates or detainees whose

sentences are under review by the
Supreme Court of the Court of Appeals;

• Those with pending cases;

• Recidivist, habitual delinquents and
escapees;

• Those confined for Reception and

Diagnostic;

• Those under disciplinary punishment or

safekeeping; and

• Those who are criminally insane or those

with severe personality or emotional
disorders that make them dangerous to
fellow inmates or the BuCor personnel
Medium Security – for inmates who cannot be
trusted in less secured areas and those whose
conduct for behavior require minimum
supervision. Under this category are:

• Whose maximum sentence is less than 20

years of imprisonment

• Remand inmates or detainees whose sentence

are below 20 years
• Those who are 2 or more records of escapes if
they have served 8 years since they were
recommitted. Those with one (1) record of
escape must serve five (5) years; and

• First time offenders sentenced to life

imprisonment if they have served five (5) years
in the maximum security facility or less, upon
recommendation of the Superintendent.
Minimum Security – for those who can be
reasonably trusted to serve their sentence under
less restricted conditions such as:

• With severe physical handicap as certified by

the chief of the medical services of the
institutions;
• Who are sixty-five (65) years of age and above,
without pending case and whose convictions
are on appeal
• Who have only six (6) months more to serve
before the expiration of their maximum
sentence
 APPLICATION TO VIEW THE REMAINS OF
DECEASED RELATIVE: SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS

– a minimum or medium security PDL may, upon

written application, be allowed by the
Superintendent to view the remains of the
following relatives upon written application and
submission of the original or certified true copies
of the death certificate, the burial permit and the
documents specified hereunder:
• Wife or husband (marriage certificate);
• Child (birth certificate of child and marriage
certificate of the PDL);
• Brother/sister (birth certificate of brother/sister
and birth certificate of the PDL);
• Father/mother (birth certificate of the PDL);
• Grandchild (birth certificate of grandchild and of
the latter’s parent who may be son or daughter
of the PDL); and
• Grandparent (birth certificate of the PDL and of
his/her parent who is the son/daughter of the
deceased grandparent).
When to file an application – the
application to view the remains of the
deceased relative and all his supporting
documents shall be filed with the
Superintendent at least two (2) days
before the enjoyment of the privilege
sought.
In case of an NBP or CIW PDL, the
application and its supporting
documents, together with the prison
record of the PDL and the favourable
recommendation of the Superintendent
thereof and the Director shall be
forwarded to the Secretary for final
action at least one (1) working day
before the privilege is to be enjoyed.
Duration of privilege – the PDL may
be allowed, more or less, three (3) hours
to view the deceased relative in the
place where the remains lie in state but
shall not be allowed to pass any other
place in transit, or to join the funeral
cortege.
Distance of travel – the privilege may be
enjoyed only if the deceased relative is in a
place within the radius of thirty (30)
kilometres by road from the prison. Where
the distance is more than thirty (30)
kilometres, the privilege may be extended if
the PDL can leave and return to his place of
confinement during the daylight hours of the
same day.
 PDL Headcount

● A headcount of PDL shall be conducted four (4)

times a day or as often as necessary to ensure
that all PDL are duly accounted for.

▪ Visiting days and hours - PDL may be visited

from Sunday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00
pm. Visitors shall not be allowed to stay overnight
in prison. There shall be no visits on Friday and
Saturday.
 Discharge

Basis of release of PDL – PDL may be

released from prison:

• Upon the expiration of his sentence;

• By order of the court or of competent
authority; or
• After being granted parole, pardon,
amnesty.
Delay in the Delivery of detained persons
to the proper judicial authorities

(Art. 125, PRC), A felony committed by a

public officer or employee who shall detain
any person for some legal ground and shall
fail to deliver such person to the proper
judicial authorities with in the period of:
12 hours - for crimes or offenses punishable
by light penalties,

18 hours – for crimes or offenses

punishable by correctional penalties;

36 hours – for crimes or offenses

punishable by afflictive or capital penalties.
 Arbitrary Detention

The crime of Arbitrary Detention is committed

when the detention of a person is without legal
ground.

The legal grounds of detention are:

 Commission of a crime; and

 Violent insanity or other ailment requiring
compulsory requirements.
 Delaying Release

This is committed by a public officer or

employee who delays for the period of time
specified in Art. 125, the performance of any
judicial or executive order for the release of a
prisoner or unduly delays the services of the
notice of such order to said prisoner.
 Delivery of Prisoners from Jail

Elements:

 The offender is a private individual

 He removes a person confined in jail or a penal

institution or helps in the escape of such person

 The means employed are violence, intimidation,

bribery, or any other means.
 The prisoner may be a detention or sentenced
prisoner and the offender is an outsider to the jail.
If the offender is a public officer or a private
person who has the custody of the prisoner and
who helps a prisoner under his custody to escape,
the felony is conniving with or consenting to
Evasion and Escape of Prisoner under the
custody of a person not a public officer
respectively.
End of Presentation.