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CvSU Vision Republic of the Philippines CvSU Mission

The premier university in CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY Cavite State University shall provide
historic Cavite recognized for excellent, equitable and relevant educational
excellence in the development
Don Severino de las Alas Campus opportunities in the arts, science and
of globally competitive and Indang, Cavite technology through quality instruction and
morally upright individuals. relevant research and development activities.
It shall produce professional, skilled and
morally upright individuals for global
competitiveness.

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Department of Criminology

COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, AY 2024-2025

Course Criminal Procedure and Lecture: ✓ Credit

Course Code CLAW 6 Type 3
Title Court Testimony Laboratory: Units
This course deals with the rules of court on criminal procedure and cases covering the law of arrest, search and seizures, rules of preliminary
Course investigation, the granting of bail, and the rights of the accused. It also includes actual court observation, enactment and the participation of the
Description
security practitioner in the judicial processes.
Lecture: Asynchronous Schedule: (TUESDAY) 12:00NN-2:00PM;
Course Schedule: 3:00PM-6:00PM
Pre-requisites NONE
THURSDAY Synchronous Schedule (THURSDAY) 9:00 AM-1:00PM; 2:00-
8:00PM
Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets:

TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examinations, class activities and in the development of projects.

Core Values EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the students’ self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and commitment in the assigned tasks, class performance
and other course requirements.

SERVICE is manifested by the students’ respect, rapport, fairness, and cooperation in dealing with their peers and members of the community.
In addition, they should exhibit love and respect for nature and support for the cause of humanity.

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 The College shall endeavor to achieve the following goals:

1. produce morally upright and globally competitive individuals in the areas of law enforcement, scientific crime detection, crime prevention,
correctional administration, industrial security and its administration, criminological theory, research, and analytical methods.
Goals of the
2. conduct relevant, inclusive, and gender-responsive research and development activities that contribute to the theory and practice of
College
criminal justice in the country.
3. extend services to target clientele and be a partner of government and non-government entities for countryside development; and
4. establish strong linkages with local, national, and international community to enhance the existing resources and services
of the College.
The department shall endeavor to:
1. research and inquire on the nature, causes, treatment or punishment of criminal behavior and how criminal justice agencies function
Objectives of and respond to crime, criminals and victims;
the 2. prepare the students for careers in crime prevention, law enforcement, scientific crime detection, correctional administration, public
Department safety and allied fields; and
3. foster the values of leadership, integrity, honesty, accountability, responsibility, with the ability to demonstrate human relations and
respect for human rights while serving their fellowmen, community and country.
Program Educational Objectives
1. Conduct criminological research and further studies.
2. Ensure public safety and order maintenance.
3. Prevent, suppress, and control crime.
4. Investigate and detect crime.
5. Enforce laws, rules, and regulation; and
6. Protect lives and properties.
Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
Program/Student Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
The students should:
conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders
a. √ √ √ √ √ √
to include deviant behavior;
b. internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare; √ √ √ √ √ √
demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement
c. √ √ √ √ √ √
administration, public safety, and criminal justice;
d. utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime; √ √ √ √ √ √
apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal
e. √ √ √ √ √ √
procedure; and

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f. √ √ √ √ √ √
community.
Course Outcomes and Relationship to Student Outcomes
Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course Program Outcomes Code
After completing this course, the students will be able to: a b c d e f
1. Familiarize the basic concepts on Criminal Procedure / / /
2. Know Criminal Jurisdiction of Trial Courts / / /
3. Know the basic concepts of Preliminary Investigation, Arrest, Search and Seizure, Bail and
/ / /
Rights of the Accused
4. Familiarize themselves with the court testimony / / /
*Level : I-Introductory E- Enabling D-Demonstrative
COURSE COVERAGE
Teaching Outcomes-
Due date of
Intended Learning and Learning Mode of Resources based
Week No. Topic Submission
Outcomes (ILO) Activities Delivery Needed Assessment
of Output
(TLA) (OBA)
At the end of the session, the Synchrono At the end of
students will be able to us & the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ Asynchron the students
identify the following: ous will be able to
BASIC CONCEPTS know/ discuss/
• Concept of Criminal • Jurisdiction over apply/ identify
Procedure Quizzes Activity/ the following:
the subject Reference Book
• Requisites for the matter
Worksheet,
(if available), • Definition
Week 1-2 Exercise of Criminal Test/Exercis
• Jurisdiction over discussio Powerpoint of Criminal
Jurisdiction es, Case
the territory Procedure
• Criminal Jurisdiction of n and Analysis
Trial Courts • Jurisdiction over recitation • Scope of
the person of Criminal
the accused Procedure
• Criminal • Criminal
Jurisdiction of Jurisdiscti
Municipal Trial on

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 Court, Municipal
Circuit Trial
Court and
Metropolitan
Trial Court
• Criminal
Jurisdiction of
the Regional
Trial Court
• Criminal
Jurisdiction of
Sandiganbayan

At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of

students will be able to Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ Approach the students
identify the following: [Synchron will be able to
PROSECUTION OF know/ discuss/
ous &
• Institution of Criminal OFFENSES apply/ identify
Asynchron the following:
Actions (Rule 110) ous]
• Prosecution of the
Criminal Action Quizzes • Criminal
Reference Book Activity/ Actions
• Intervention of the (if available), Worksheet,
Week 3 Offended Party in • Private
discussio Powerpoint Test/Exercis Crimes
the Prosecution of es
n and • Complaint
the Criminal Action
recitation • Informatio
• Prosecution of
n
Private Crimes
• Venue
• Complaint and • Amendme
Information nt
• Venue of Criminal • Substitutio
Acitons n

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 • Amendment or
Substitution of the
Complaint or
Information
At the end of the session, the At the end of
students will be able to PROSECUTION OF the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ CIVIL ACTION the students
identify the following: (Rule 111) will be able to
know/ discuss/
• Civil Liability apply/ identify
• Effect of death of the the following:
Quizzes
accused on his criminal Reference Book Activity/
liability Flexible (if available), Worksheet, • Civil
Week 4 Learning
• Effect of death of the discussio Powerpoint Test/Exercis liability
accused on his civil Approach es • Effect of
n and
liability [Synchron death of
recitation
• Prejudicial Question ous & the
Asynchron accused in
ous] civil and
criminal
liability

At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of

students will be able to PRELIMINARY Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ INVESTIGATION Approach the students
identify the following: (Rule 112) Quizzes [Synchron will be able to
Reference Book
ous & Activity/ know/ discuss/
(if available),
• Definition of Preliminary Worksheet, apply/ identify
Week 5 Asynchron Powerpoint
the following:
Investigation discussio Test/Exercis
ous] es
• Probable Cause n and
• Reasonable Certainty of • Preliminar
recitation
Conviction (DOJ y
Circular) Investigati
on

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 • When preliminary • Reasonabl
investigation is not e
required Certainity
• Procedure of of
Preliminary Investigation Conviction
• Inquest Proceedings

At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of

students will be able to Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ Approach the students
identify the following: Quizzes will be able to
[Synchron
know/ discuss/
ous &
• Warrant of Arrest ARREST, SEARCH apply/ identify
Asynchron Reference Book Activity/ the following:
• Warrantless Arrest (in AND SEIZURE ous] (if available), Worksheet,
Week 6-7 flagrante delicto, hot (Rule 113 and Rule
pursuit, fugitive from Powerpoint Test/Exercis • Warrant of
126) es
prison) Arrest
• Search Warrant • Search
discussio warrant
• Exceptions to the
n and • Exception
search warrant
requirement recitation s

At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of

students will be able to BAIL Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ (Rule 114) Approach the students
identify the following: [Synchron will be able to
Quizzes
Reference Book Activity/ know/ discuss/
ous &
• Meaning, Nature, (if available), Worksheet, apply/ identify
Week 8 Asynchron the following:
Purpose of Bail Powerpoint Test/Exercis
discussio ous]
• When Bail is not es
n and
required • Bail as a
recitation matter of
• When Bail is not allowed
• When Bail is a matter of right
Right

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 • Cancellation of Bail • Bail as a
matter of
discretion

Week 9 MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Flexible
At the end of the session, the Learning At the end of
students will be able to RIGHTS OF THE Approach the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ ACCUSED [Synchron the students
identify the following: (Rule 115) ous & will be able to
know/ discuss/
Asynchron
• Presumption of apply/ identify
Innocence (Sec. 14, ous] the following:
Article III of the 1987
Constitution) • Right of
• Proof beyond the
Reasonable Doubt accused
• Equipoise Rule Quizzes Reference Book
Activity/
• Right to be informed (if available),
Worksheet,
Week 10 of the nature and Powerpoint
Test/Exercis
cause of accusation discussio es
• Right to Counsel n and
• Right to Speedy Trial recitation
• Right to Speedy
Disposition of Cases
• Right against self-
incrimination
• Right of the accused
to defend himself
• Right to testify as
witness
• Right to confront and
cross-examine

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 witnesses against
him
• Right to compulsory
process
• Right to appeal

At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of

students will be able to Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ ARRAIGNMENT AND Approach the students
identify the follow: PLEA [Synchron will be able to
(Rule 116) ous & know/ discuss/
• Arraignment apply/ identify
Quizzes Asynchron Reference Book
the follow:
• Plea of guilty to a Activity/
ous] (if available)
lesser offense MOTION TO QUASH Worksheet,
Week 11-12 Powerpoint
• Plea Bargaining (Rule 117) Test/Exercis • Arraign
discussio es ment
• Searching Inquiry
n and • Plea
• Improvident Plea of
recitation • Motion
Guilt
to
• Nature of Motion to Quash
Quash
• Omnibus Motion
At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of
students will be able to PRE-TRIAL, TRIAL, Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ DEMURRER TO Approach the students
identify the follow: EVIDENCE, [Synchron will be able to
JUDGMENT Quizzes know/ discuss/
ous & Reference Book Activity/
• Stages in Criminal apply/ identify
Asynchron (if available), Worksheet,
the follow:
Week 13-14 Procedure
discussio ous] Powerpoint Test/Exercis
• Pre-Trial (Rule 118 to 120) es
• Trial n and • Stages in
• Presentation of Witness recitation Criminal
(Court Testimony) Procedure
• Promulgation • Court
Testimony

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 At the end of the session, the Flexible At the end of
students will be able to MOTION FOR NEW Learning the session,
know/ discuss/ apply/ TRIAL AND MOTION Approach the students
identify the follow: FOR [Synchron will be able to
RECONSIDERATION know/ discuss/
Quizzes ous &
• Grounds for New Trial (Rule 121) Reference Book Activity/ apply/ identify
Asynchron the follow:
• Neypes Rule (if available), Worksheet,
Week 15-17 ous]
• Who may appeal Powerpoint Test/Exercis
discussion • New Trial
• Statutory Privilege APPEALS es
and • Reconside
• Notice of Appeal (Rule 122, 124 and recitation
• Provisional Remedies in 125) ration
Criminal Cases • Appeal

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

18 weeks / 54 hours
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Lecture Requirements:
1. Midterm Examination
2. Final Examination
3. Long Examination/Quizzes
4. Laboratory Activity
5. Academic Papers
6. Facts Sheet
7. Recitation
8. Class Reporting/Reaction Paper
9. Assignments
10. Class or Group Project (Term Paper/Project Design/Case Study/Feasibility Study/Culminating Activity/Portfolio)
11. Class Attendance

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*All exams must follow a Table of Specifications (TOS) and Rubrics for evaluation of student’ performance or projects.
GRADING SYSTEM
A. Grading system for 2 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory (i.e FOSC 1; 3 units; Lec – 2 hrs & Lab – 3 hrs)
Lecture – 60%
Laboratory – 40%

Lecture (60%)
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
Attendance 10%
Outputs/ Portfolio 25%
Quizzes/ Long Exams 15%
Class Participation 10%
TOTAL 100%

Laboratory (40%)
Laboratory Reports 50%
Exam (Practical/Written) 30%
Attendance/Participation 20%
TOTAL 100%
B. Grading system for 3 units lecture and 2 units laboratory (i.e CHEM 5; 5 units; Lec – 3 hrs & Lab – 6 hrs)
Lecture – 70%
Laboratory – 30%

Lecture (70%)
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 20%
Attendance 10%
Outputs/ Portfolio 25%
Quizzes/ Long Exams 15%
Class Participation 10%
TOTAL 100%

Laboratory (30%)

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 Laboratory Reports 50%
Exam (Practical/Written) 30%
Attendance/Participation 20%
TOTAL 100%

C. Grading system for 3 units lecture

Class Participation – 60%
Major Exam – 40%

Midterm Exam 20%

Final Exam 20%
Attendance 10%
Outputs/ Portfolio 25%
Quizzes/ Long Exams 15%
Class Participation 10%
TOTAL 100%

STANDARD TRANSMUTATION TABLE

96.7 – 100.0 1.00

93.4 – 96.6 1.25
90.1 - 93.30 1.50
86.7 – 90.0 1.75
83.4 – 86.6 2.00
80.1 – 83.3 2.25
76.7 – 80.0 2.50
73.4 – 76.6 2.75
70.00 – 73.3 3.00
50.0-69.9 4.00
Below 50 5.00
INC Passed the course but lack some requirements.
Dropped If unexcused absence is at least 20% of the Total Class Hours.
Total Class Hours/Semester: (3 unit Lec – 54 hrs; 2 unit Lec – 36 hrs)
(1 unit Lab – 54 hrs; 2 units Lab – 108 hrs; 3 units Lab – 162 hrs)
CLASS POLICIES

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A. Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more unexcused absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as “DROPPED”.

B. Classroom Decorum

Students are required to:

1. wear identification cards at all times;
2. wearing of face mask is voluntary;
3. observe physical/social distancing at all times;
4. clean the classroom before and after classes;
5. avoid unnecessary noise that might disturb other classes;
6. practice good manners and right conduct at all times;
7. practice gender sensitivity and awareness inside the classroom; and
8. come to class on time.

CCJ Policy Resolution No. 1 series of 2019

1. Wearing of slippers, flip-flops, sandals and open shoes are not allowed.
2. Wearing of skin tight leggings, tokong, shorts, muscle shirts, sleeveless t-shirts/blouses is strictly prohibited.
3. Long and/or colored polished fingernails are not allowed.
4. Tattoos and body piercings are strictly prohibited.
5. Wearing of ID lace, t-shirts/polo-shirts, jackets bearing the name of other schools/offices is not all allowed.
6. For both male and female CCJ students, colored/dyed hair is not allowed.
For male CCJ students, the following is required:
a. 3x4 crew cut
b. Clean shaven. No side burns, mustaches, goatee, beard.
c. Hair should not touch the collar of the uniform.
d. Wearing of earrings for male CCJ students is strictly prohibited.
For female CCJ students, the following is required:
a. Hair should be tied at the back with black bands and held in place by a hair net.
b. Face should be free from falling/dangling hair.
c. Female CCJ students are allowed to wear stud earring only and heavy make-up is discouraged.

C. Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Mid-term and Final Examinations are scheduled.

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 3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of ”0” for the first offense. For the second offense, the student
will be automatically given a failing grade in the subject.
4. Students who will miss a mid-term or final examination, a laboratory exercise or a class project may be excused and allowed to take a special
exam, conduct a laboratory exercise or pass a class project for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity;
b. due to illness or death in the family; and
c. due to force majeure or natural calamities.
REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS
References:
Books
• Criminal Procedure (Willard B. Riano)
Electronic Sources
• The Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
Other Supplementary Sources
• 1987 Philippine Constitution
• Criminal Procedure Cases
• Circular No. 016
• DOJ Circular No. 020
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date of Revision Date of Implementation Highlights of Revision
Number
001 Revision of Curriculum
September 2024 September 2024- February 2025

Prepared by: Evaluated by: Approved:

ATTY. JULIETTE A. ESPINELI V-JAY S. EUSEBIO DR. MARISSA C. LONTOC - IKAN

Instructor Chair, BSC Program Dean
CP # 09752752453 College of Criminal Justice College of Criminal Justice
E-mail Address: juliette.espineli@cvsu.edu.ph Date Approved: _______________ Date Approved: ________________________
Consultation Schedule:
Date Prepared: September 16, 2024

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