Scribd
Upload
142 views3 pages

Prosecution Division: Any Ias Concern?

The document outlines the duties and functions of the Prosecution Division of the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) concerning investigations and prosecutions of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel. Key responsibilities include investigating complaints, evaluating evidence to determine probable cause, undertaking prosecution of administrative cases before hearing officers, assisting in criminal prosecutions, and maintaining accurate records of cases. The division consists of an Administrative Support Section, Complaints Evaluation Section, and Prosecution Section, each with their own roles in processing complaints and cases involving PNP members.

Uploaded by

Elma Malagiona
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
142 views3 pages

Prosecution Division: Any Ias Concern?

The document outlines the duties and functions of the Prosecution Division of the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) concerning investigations and prosecutions of Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel. Key responsibilities include investigating complaints, evaluating evidence to determine probable cause, undertaking prosecution of administrative cases before hearing officers, assisting in criminal prosecutions, and maintaining accurate records of cases. The division consists of an Administrative Support Section, Complaints Evaluation Section, and Prosecution Section, each with their own roles in processing complaints and cases involving PNP members.

Uploaded by

Elma Malagiona
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

PROSECUTION DIVISION

ANY IAS CONCERN?

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS 

1. Investigate complaints and gathers evidence in support of an open investigation; 

2. Evaluate evidence to determine existence of probable cause, prepare Pre-Charge


Investigation Report (PCIR), recommend for dropping/closing of complaints for lack of
probable cause or file formal charges before Summary Hearing Officer after finding
probable cause; 

3. Undertake prosecution of administrative cases involving PNP members before


Summary Hearing Officers; 

4. Gather/evaluate evidence and assist in the finding of appropriate criminal complaints


before the courts as evidence warrants including the prosecution thereof; 

5. Provide assistance to the Office of the Ombudsman in cases involving PNP


personnel; 

6. Undertake/initiate motu-proprio investigation against PNP personnel involved in


irregularities, anomalies, misconduct or serious crimes even without formal complaint
filed; 

7. Maintain accurate docket/records/files of PNP personnel subject of complaint. 

8. Prepare/submit monthly or other periodic reports as required; and 

9. Performed such other tasks as the Inspector General may direct.

 
Administrative Support Section 

1. Serve as the Division’s coordinating unit for administrative, personnel and finance
matters including its supplies and logistics requirement; 

2. Maintain efficient recording/filing system and manage accurate statistical data; 

3. Receive written complaints and other pleadings for recording in the Docket Book; 

4. Receive incoming communications and recording the same in the Record Book; 

5. Record outgoing communications in a separate Record Book for dispatch; 

6. Prepare/Submit monthly or other periodic reports; 

7. Provide clerical support to the Divisions; and 

8. Perform such other assignments as the Chief of Divisions may require. 

Complaints Evaluation Section 

1. Conduct interviews of complaining witnesses, prepares documentations and


validation of complaints; 

2. Evaluate complaints, serve notices to PNP members complained against, conducts


clarificatory questioning in an open pre-charge investigation; 

3. Prepare Pre-charge Investigation Reports (PCIR) for review and approval of Chief of
Division; 

4. Conduct motu-proprio investigation in coordination with IID IAS and other police
operating units from within and without the IAS upon prior approval of the Inspector
General; 

5. Assist/coordinate with Prosecution Branch in the prosecution of the administrative


cases before Summary Hearing Officers and assist in the prosecution of criminal cases
involving PNP personnel; 

6. Maintain separate files of administrative complaints filed against PNP members for
reference and cross reference purposes; 

7. Attend to such other duties as the Chief of Division may require.

 
Prosecution Section 

1. Receive/evaluate Pre-Charge Investigation Reports (PCIR) after finding of probable


cause for preparation of proper charge; 

2. Participate in the active prosecution of administrative cases before Summary Hearing


Officer; 

3. Coordinate with and assist in the prosecution of criminal complaints initiated by IAS
against PNP members before the OMBUDSMAN, Sandiganbayan or other courts of
law; 

4. Prepare appropriate pleadings as may be required in the prosecution of


administrative cases; 

5. Maintain separate case records of administrative and criminal cases against PNP
members for reference and cross-reference purposes; 

6. Attend to such other duties as may be required by the Chief of Division.        

You might also like