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c. incarceration
PART 2 -Q AND A d. ordeal
1. It is the branch of criminology which deals with the
management and administration of inmates: Punishment – general term; redress given to a wrongful
a. Criminal justice – study of government act incarceration – imprisonment; confinement; legal
agencies dealing with crime prevention and term: commitment; isolation.
control Ordeal – test of guilt thru miraculous decision (dei
b. Penology indicum / divine intervention)
c. Victimology – study of the role and
participation of victim (Benjamin Mendelsohn) 5. It is one of the earliest devices for softening brutal
d. Jail Management – “Penal Management – severity of punishment through a compromise with
the church
manner or practice of managing jails or prison”
A. Benefit of Clergy
B. None – securing sanctuary
3 BRANCHES OF CRIMINOLOGY
C. Rehabilitation
a. Sociology of laws – nature and administration of
D. Retribution
criminal law
b. Etiology of Crimes – origin and causes of crime
3 Powers of the Church related to Penology
c. Penology – penal science and the science of
a. Inquisition – investigation conducted by church
rehabilitation
b. Benefit of clergy – power of the church to
2. A Latin word which means punishment:
conduct 3445trial and give judgment
a. Penology
(ecclesiastical court)
b. Poena – latin word meaning pain or suffering
c. Securing sanctuary – power of the church to
c. Poenalis forgive sins thru service to the church for 40
d. All of the abovementioned days
3. It is a means correcting an offender by placing him 6. Thqis were the former (abandoned) warships
to an institution where he can be treated well until used to house prisoners in the 18th century and
he becomes fully recovered and accepted by the 19th century as means of relieving congestion of
community. prisoners refers to
A. Institutional Corrections a. Galleys
B. Non Institutional Correction – community based b. Hulks
rehabilitation program; community based c. Gaols
correction; deinstitutionalized correction d. Warships
C. BJMP – Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology (Sec 60, RA 6975)
Galleys – low single deck ships used to transport inmates
D. Parole – conditional release granted by BPP to
Gaol – pre trial facility / detention facility (French: jail)
a qualified prisoner after the serving minimum
(Act 4103 – Indeterminate Sentence law;
December 5, 1933)
7. According to this ancient law that was practice in
4. It is the suffering inflicted by the state against an the areas of Babylon, The killer is answerable not
offending member of the society for the to the family but to the king:
transgression of the law a. Code of Hammurabi – 1st codified law; lex
a. Penalty talionis; tit for tat
b. Punishment b. Roman twelve tables – 1st codification of roman
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 law; Lex Decemviri Tabulae 3 Escapees of Alcatraz
c. Pharaoh’s law – Egypt 1. John Anglin
d. Burgundian code – France; give penalty 2. Clarence Anglin
according to social class 3. Frank Morris

8. What governing law of Aklan and Panay based on the 12. The early Roman place of confinement which was built
beliefs, customs and practices, it is also reflects the under the main sewer of Rome in 64 BC refers to
level of uprightness and morality of the people? a. Town Gates
A. Commonwealth Act No. 3203 b. Walnut Street Jail – Philadelphia, USA
B. Law of the Talion – lex talionis – Code of c. Bridewell Workhouse – London, England
Hammurabi d. Mamertine Prison
C. Kalantiaw Code Another option: Carcere Mamertino
D. Penitentiary Act of 1779 – Author: John
Howard (father of prison reform; great prison 13. He introduced the progressive stage system. It
reformer) was also referred to as the Irish System:
a. Evelyn Ruggles Brise – Borstal Institution (England)
4 Reforms made by John Howard (ASSS) Boys 16- 21
A – abolish fee system b. Manuel Montesinos – Prison Companies with
S – single cell for sleeping (1:1) Petty officers
S – sanitation c. Sir Walter Crofton
S – segregation d. Alexander Maconochie – father of parole; he
established the “Marks System”
9. Existed 350 years before Hammurabi or 2100 years
before Christ was born, the king ruled the City of Ur 3 Stages of Irish System
in ancient Sumeria: Solitary confinement – 9 months
Prison Labor (Spike Island) – Penal servitude
a. King Ur Nammu (Sumerian Law – Myth)
Intermediate Prison (no guards) – test for honesty
b. king Herodes
c. Emperor Justinian – author of the Justinian Code that Ticket of leave – permit for early release
amended the code of the 12 tables
d. None of the above 14. He was the superintendent of the Elmira
Reformatory in New York. He introduced a system of
grades for prisoners:
10. The most popular workhouse in London which was built a. Zebulon Brockway
for the employment and housing of English prisoners. b. Alexander Maconochie
A. Bridewell – 1st English prison c. Manuel Montesinos
B. Hospicio de San Michelle – 1stjuvenile d. Domets of France – he established the
reformatory made by Pope Clement XI Agricultural colonies of delinquent boys
C. Saint Bridget Well – origin of the word (Frederick August Demets) Headed by House
bridewell fathers
D. Walnut Street Jail – Philadelphia, USA
15. He is the first leader to prescribe imprisonment as
11. It was opened in 1876, was the first penal institution correctional treatment for major offenders also
to remodel its philosophy away from punitive and responsible for the abolition of death penalty and
retributive practices and veered towards reformation and torture as a form of punishment.
treatment. educational and vocational are imparted to A. John Howard – “ASSS”
the prisoner as a way to treat his lack of life skills to B. Charles Montesquieu – harsh punishment
survive according to the rules of the outside society: will weaken morality
a. Elmira reformatory C.William Penn
b. Sing-sing prisons – Elam Lynds – Cold Shower D. Jeremy Bentham
Bath; 1st Electrocution (otherwise known as
“Auburn System” Note: Bestie take note mo yung mga contribution ni
c. Alcatraz – “The Rock”; Hardest Prison; Super Maximum Bentham sa ibaba with corresponding acronym
Prison para di kana mahirapan
d. Walnut street jail – 1st American Penitentiary
Contributions of Jeremy Bentham (PHUFP)
Zebulon Reed Brockway
- The Hill P – Panopticon – Cylindrical Prison
- 1876 (1870 – 1880) – Golden Age of Penology H – Hedonism – people seek pleasure and
- 1st – prison education – cornerstone of avoid pain U – Utilitarianism – greatest
rehabilitation - 1st – parole in USA happiness for greater
- Forerunner of modern penology numbers.
F – Felicific Calculus – imaginary math formula to
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 compute pleasure and pain II. John Anglin
P – Penal Pharmacy – the amount of pleasure III. Clarence Anglin
must be commensurate with the amount of IV. Frank Morris
pain a. 1 2 3
b. 2 3 4
16. An agricultural colony for male juveniles was c. 4 3 1
established by Domets of France. The boys were d. 1 2 4
confined in cottages with an appointed ___ to
supervise them: 21. Which of the following are the major goals of correction?
a. Penal guards – former names for Correctional
a. Punishment, confinement, retribution, treatment
Officers
b. Retribution, deterrence, incapacitation,
b. Immediate supervisors
rehabilitation
c. House fathers
c. Deterrence, punishment, incapacitation,
d. Big brothers treatment
d. Deterrence, retribution, punishment,
17. The first juvenile reformatory which was opened in treatment
January 1824 and located in New York City.
A. Borstal Institution – located ito sa LondonJustifications of Penalty (RADIRR)
England a. Retribution – personal vengeance
B. Elmira Reformatory – forerunner of modern
b. Atonement – expiation; group vengeance
penology ginawa ni Zebulon Brockway
c. Deterrence – fear of punishment
C. New York House of Refuge – 1stjuvenile
d. Incapacitation – removal of ability to commit
reformatory in USA
crime
D. Panoptican Prison – design made by Bentham e. Rehabilitation – reformation
f. Reintegration – return to community
18. It refers to a Prison System whereby prisoners are
confined in their own cells during the night and 22. It is then known as Carcel y Presidio.
congregate work in shops during the day also known as A. Old Bilibid Prison
“Congregate System”. B. Manila City Jail
A. Auburn Prison System C. NBP
B. Custody Oriented Prison D. May Halique Estate
C. Pennsylvania Prison System
D. Treatment Oriented Prison Note:
Carcel Y Presidio (1st Filipino Prison)
Pennsylvania System Location: Oroquieta St. Azcaraga, Mayhalique, Manila
S – solitary system (Recto)
S – separate system Date: 1847 – 1865
S – silent system (reading of bible in complete Law: Spanish Royal Decree
silence) Capacity: Carcel = 600 ;
Presidio = 527;
Note: Total = 1, 127
• Kapag ang question ay sa umaga sama Current name: Manila City Jail
sama, sa gabi hiwahiwalay ang mga prisoner
= Auburn System 23. The so-called “prisons without bars” are referred to as the
____.
• Kapag naman sa umaga at gabi ay
A. Provincial jails
magkakahiwa hiwalay = Pennsylvania
C. Penal colonies
B. New Bilibid Prison
19. This prison is known as the “ROCK” built in San
D. Probation
Francisco Bay.
• Kapag ang hinahanap ay specific answer ang sagot
A. New York Prison
C. San Francisco Prison ay Iwahig
B. Alcatraz Prison
D. New Gate Prison Creator: FBI Dir. John Edgar Hoover Note: avoid answering penal colonies instead use
“Prison and Penal Farm”
Closed by: Warden James Bennet
Probation – disposition underwhich a defendant after
conviction and sentence is released subject to the
20. Who are the three (3) famous escapees of Alcatraz
conditions imposed by the court and to the
Prison?
supervision of a probation officer. (PD 968)
I. Al Capone – “The Outfit Gang” – he popularized
the crime called “bootlegging” – illegal sale and
manufacture of liquor; tobacco products = buttlegging”; 24. This penal establishment is formerly known as the Luhit
died due to HIV/AIDS Penal Settlement.
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 A. Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
B. San Ramon Prison . In 1936, the City of Manila exchanges its Muntinlupa
C. Sablayan Prison property with the Bureau of Prisons originally intended
D. New Bilibid Prison as a site for boys’ training school. Today, the old Bilibid

25. Which of the following is an open correctional Prison Location Date Are Product
institution known to be the best and prison without a
walls? (Has.)
a. Davao penal farm
b. Sablayan penal colony San Zamboan 1869- 1,546 Copra
Ramon ga del 1870
c. San Ramon prison and penal farm Sur
d. Iwahig penal colony
Iwahig PPP 1904 36,000 Rice and
26. It is an institution intended to detain or house Corn
political offenders. a. Iwahig Penal farm
b. Davao Penal Farm CIW Mandaluyong 1929 18 Dress
– Making,
c. San Ramon Prison and Penal farm 1931 beauty
d. Sablayan Prison Farm culture

27. The Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm, a National Davao DDN 1932 30,000 Banana /
Penitentiary in the Philippines under the BUCOR is abaca
located in ____.
A. Palawan NBP Muntinlupa 1936- 552 Handicrafts
1941
B. Zamboanga
C. Oriental Mindoro Sablayan Occ. Mindoro 1954 16,000 Rice, corn,
D. Occidental Mindoro livestock

28. Filipino female national prisoners are confined at the Leyte Abuyog, 1973 Max of Agriculture
A. Mental hospital leyte 500
B. CIW Prison is now being used as the Manila City Jail, famous
C. Manila City Jail as the :
D. Iwahig Penal Colony A. “May Halique Estate”
B. “Tandang Sora State”
Prison Sub-colonies Persona Others C. New Bilibid Jail
D. Muntinlupa Jail
San Ramon None Ramon Oldest,
Blanco moros,
30. The following are the sub colonies of Sablayan Prison
political
offender,
and Penal Farm.
“Pepe” I. Central III. Pusog
II. Pasugui IV. Yapang
Iwahig Central, Luke E. Best, Finest V. Panabo VI. Kapalong
Inagawan, Wright / & prison VII. Sta. Lucia VIII. Inagawan
Sta. Lucia Gov. w/o walls
& Montible
IX. Montible X. Central
Forbes

A. I, II, III, IV
CIW None Act 3579 Branch:
Davao B. V and VI – Davao Prison and Penal Farm
C. VII, VIII, IX & X – Iwahig Prison and
Davao Panabo & Gen. Highest Penal Farm
Kapalong Paulino Income D. Either of these
Santos earner
31. It is considered as the highest income earner
NBP Main – Max MLQ NHQ of among the Philippine Correctional Institution.
Sampaguita BuCor
-med Budget: 1m A. Iwahig Penal Colony
B.Liwayway B. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
-Min C. Davao Penal Colony
D. Sablayan Prison and Farm
Sablayan Central Ramon Nearest
Pusog Magsaysay Penal
Yapang colony in 32. A penalty having its minimum and maximum duration
Pasugui NCr is referred to as
a. Determinate sentence – Fixed sentence
Leyte None Ferdinand Youngest b. Capital punishment – Death penalty
Marcos Prison c. Corporal punishment – physical torture
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 d. Indeterminate sentence 37. Ronald “Graba” Dela Rosa was arrested by the police for
theft in the amount of P5,000.00. He was brought to the police
station and an administrative record of the arrest was
• What is the indeterminate sentence law? prepared. He was fingerprinted, photographed, interrogated
Ans. Act 4103 and placed in a line-up for identification by witnesses. What
• What is the purpose of indeterminate process did he undergo?
sentence? a. Preliminary hearing
Ans. To allow the prisoner to apply for parole / b. Booking
early release. c. Trial
d. Indictment
33. This refers to the act of prisoner trying to convert
or induce another to change his religious beliefs
• What is the purpose of booking? To
sect or the like to another while under
establish identity of inmates. Prevent the
confinement is referred to as
west case.
A. Proselytizing
B. Proselyte – newly converted
38. Which of the following is a minor offense in jail?
C. Fraternization
a. Rendering personal services to fellow inmate
D. Inducement
b. Loitering or being in an unauthorized place
(less grave)
34. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they
c. Keeping or concealing keys or locks of places
were granted the time for their marital sexual
in the jail where it is off- limits to inmates
obligation. What do you call this affair?
(grave)
a. Sexual relation
d. Making untruthful statements or lies in official
b. Conjugal partnership
communication, transaction or investigation (grave)
c. Conjugal privilege
d. Conjugal visitation
39. How many hours should the jail disciplinary
• Conjugal Visit can only be availed by a male board hear and decide the case brought before
prisoner it?
• What will happen if a female inmate gave birth a. 24 hours
inside jail or prison? b. 12 hours
Ans. She will be let to have her children with her. c. 48 hours
• BJMP: 1 month and may be extended d. 72 hours
• BUCOR: 1 year
• What is the purpose of Conjugal Visit? • BJMP – 48 hours
Ans. To maintain normal sex life. • BUCOR – 72 hours

Note: Jail Disciplinary and classification board is

35. What institution conducts the training program headed by Asst. Warden
for uniformed personnel of the BJMP?
a. Jail National Training Center 40. What is the lowest authorized disciplinary
b. Philippine National Jail Academy punishment imposable to inmates?
c. BJMP Training Center A. Close Confinement – solitary confinement, lone
d. National Jail Training Institute wolf, disciplinary cell (bartolina) (BJMP – 1-7 days;
BuCor 30-60 days)
• NJTI is under what agency of the DILG? PPSC B. Extra-Fatigue Duty
• NJTI is offering what training course? C. Reprimand – verbal warning
JSBRC – JO1 D. Temporary cancellation of recreational privileges

41. Close confinement in a cell in BJMP shall be between

36. Robin Pinadilla was convicted and ready to serve his ___ in any calendar month provided that this
sentence inside the prison. Why was he punishment shall be imposed only in the case of an
photographed at the Directorate for Reception and incorrigible prisoner when other disciplinary
Diagnostics? measured had been proven ineffective.
a. He is an actor and photogenic A. 30-60 days – BuCor
b. It is rare opportunity to have his photograph B. 1-7 Days
c. To have a souvenir photo of the actor C. 1 day
d. Photographing the inmate is part of the D. NONE
reception procedure Note: Irish System ➔ 9 months

• what do you call this procedure? Booking 42. Head count of inmates shall be conducted _ times a
day or as often as necessary to ensure that all inmates

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are duly accounted for: returned but after 48 hours = evasion +
mitigating (voluntary surrender)
a. Two o Rule 4: RA 10592 – stayed in prison = -2/5
b. Four o Rule 5: STAL and GCTA are not applicable
c. Three for Heinous crimes, habitual delinquents,
d. Five escapees and recidivist.
BuCor = 4x a day
BJMP = 5 to 6x a day 46. An offender who surrenders from escaping
because of calamity 72 hours after the
Rule: stand and speak pronouncement of the passing away of calamity shall
Headcount – inmate count; jail / prison accounting be granted
43. It is regarded as the most important program that A. 1/5 reduction of sentence – return within
aids in the rehabilitation or prisoners and known to 48 hours
be the “cornerstone of rehabilitation” B. 2/5 reduction of sentence – decided to stay
a. Recreational program – sports to ease the C. 1/3 reduction of sentence
boredom D. none
b. Religious program – faith based program
c. Educational program 47. Jose Sotto was convicted by final judgment to serve
d. Employment of prisoners – livelihood the term of imprisonment for 20 years. While serving
program; prison industry note: ½ - go the his sixth year of imprisonment, an earthquake rocked
prisoner; ½ - savings the prison and several inmates escaped. Jose returned
the following day (24 hours), how many years would
44. Person who are deemed instrumental on the be deducted from his sentence?
reformation of prisoners due to their daily contact a. 4 years
with inmates? b. 8 years
a. Chaplain c. 9 years
b. Warden d. 11 year
c. Psychologist
d. Jail / Correction Officers Solution:
20 / 5 = 4 x 1 = 4
8 COMPOSITIONS OF DRD/RDC
• Medical officer – maintain inmate’s health Formula:
• Psychologist – check for inmates behavior and • Step 1 – divide the whole number by the
personality denominator
• Psychiatrist – check inmates mental and emotional • Step 2 – the answer must be multiplied by the
state numerator
• Sociologist – check for inmates social case
• Chaplain – check for the spiritual aspect
• Educational counsellor – check for his educational 48. A powerful earthquake destroyed a prison where
background W,X,Y & Z are inmates. All, except Z, escaped (stay). W
• Vocational officer – check for life skills surrendered after 24 hours (stal), X surrendered after
• Custodial officer – maintain security and classify 2 days (no) and Y surrendered after 3 days (72 hours).
inmates as to their risk (max, med or min) Who among them are not entitled to Special Time
Allowance for Loyalty under Art. 98.
45. It is a deduction given to prisoners who have A. X
returned to their places of confinement within 48 B. W
hours after a calamity. C. Y
D. X AND Y
a. Good conduct time allowance Z - deduction of 2/5 (RA 10592)
b. Special time allowance for loyalty
c. Commutation of Sentence 49. Prisoners are awarded ________ off from their
minimum or maximum term for maintaining good
d. Special Time Allotment for loyalty
behavior or participating in various types of
vocational, educational and treatment programs.
Summary of STAL
• Applicability: during destructive calamity a. Good time
o Rule 1: Art 98, RPC – escape but returned b. Credits
within 48 hrs after passing of calamity a c. Days off
prisoner will be granted -1/5 d. Vacation
o Rule 2: Art 158, RPC – escape and did not
return within 48 hours = evasion of service 50. Mario is in prison for the past 48 months (4 years)
of sentence and has never been involved in any trouble, no matter
o Rule 3: Art 158, RPC – escape and how minor. If you were the prison director, how many
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 days for each month would you approve as Mario’s clemencies such as pardon, amnesty, reprieve and
good conduct time allowance? commutation.
A. 5 days
B. 8 days 52. It shall exercise supervision and control over all
district, city and municipal jails to ensure “a secured,
clean and sanitary and adequately equipped jail for the
Difference Jail Prison
custody and safekeeping of city, municipal prisoners, any
fugitive from justice or persons detained awaiting for
Agency BJMP BUCOR
investigation or trial and/or transfer to the National
Departme DILG DOJ Penitentiary:
nt a. Bureau of Corrections
b. DILG
Laws RA 6975 / RA Act 1407 / RA c. Bureau of Jail Management and
9263 10575 Penology
d. Provincial Jails
C. 20 days
D. 23 days

Power 1. detainees Insular or

Summary of GCTA (PAKIBASA!!!) 2. convicted national
• New GCTA Law – RA 10592 (2013) Franklin Drillon 3 years prisoner (above 3
• Applicability: when the prisoner has no below years)
record of violation of Rules and Regulation
• Granted by: C, BJMP, Dir, BUCOR and Jurisdictio All local jails 7 prison and
Warden of PJ 1st – 2nd year = -20 days n except penal
per month provincial farms
• 3rd – 5th year = -23 days per month jails
• 6th – 10th year = - 25 days per month
National Chief BJMP Dir. Gen (rank:
• 11th – up year = -30 days per month USec / 4 stars
Head (rank:
• Study/ teach/mentoring = -15 days per / 6 years)
J/Director / 2
month from the maximum sentence
stars / 4
• OLD GCTA Law – Art 97, RPC years)
• 1st – 2nd year = -5 days per month
• 3rd – 5th year = -8 days per month Local Warden Superintendent
• 6th – 10th year = -10 days per month Heads
• 11th – up year = -15 days per month
Personnel Jail officers (21 – Cor. Officers (21 –
Tandaan: Kapag ang itinanong sa GCTA sa board 30) 40)
ay, “what should be followed o ano ang mas
susundin between sa Old or New?” ang isagot niyo Color of Yellow Max – tangerine
ay NEW LAW . Maliban na lang kung ang tanong sa inmate Med – Blue
board ay naka specific sa old law. uniform Min – Brown

Tandaan: Kapag naman walamg nakalagay sa

tanong kung anong batas be familiarize na lang 53. Mark Naculong was sentenced to serve with a penalty
yung bilang ng araw/days sa ibaba. of Reclusion Temporal who has the jurisdiction to detain
him?
• 5 8 10 15 = old
A. BuCor
• 20 23 25 30 = new
B. BJMP
• 5 8 20 23 = new C. PNP
(Nakalagay na dyan lahat babasahin mo na lang at D. AFP
isasapuso bestie)
Tandaan:
51. All except one may grant GCTA under RA 10592 to an • Newly arrested = Lock up jail
inmate for good behavior with no record of • Detainee = BJMP
disciplinary infraction or violation of prison rules and • Convicted 3 years below = BJMP
regulation. • Exactly 3 years = BJMP
A. Director of BJMP • 3 years & 1 day = BuCor
B. Warden of provincial jail
C. President 54. Baby Ama was sentenced to serve Prison
D. Director of Corrections Correctional. What is the duration of his penalty?
A. 12 Y&1D to 20 Y - RT
Tandaan: PRESIDENT can only grant executive C. 6Y&1D to 12 Y - PM

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 B. 6M1D to 6 Y commitment order
D. 1M&1D – 6 M – A. Mayor b. Sentenced prisoner – carrying a mittimus order
c. Safekeeping – confined for personal
Tandaan: protection and welfare
d. National prisoner – convicted of more
Duration of Penalty than 3 years
• Arresto Menor – 1 day to 30 days
• Arresto Mayor – 1 month & 1 day up to 6 months 59. Which of the following are classified as detention
prisoner?
• Prision Correccional – 6 months & 1 day
up to 6 years Destierro – Distance of 25 1. Accused person who is confined in jail while
– 250 km undergoing criminal probe (yes)
• Prision Mayor – 6 years & 1 day up to 12 years 2. Accused person who is confined in jail while
• Reclusion Temporal – 12 years & 1 day up to undergoing trial (yes)
20 years Reclusion Perpetua – 20 years & 1 3. Accused person who is confined in jail while
day up to 40 years (RPC) Life imprisonment – awaiting final judgment (yes)
for violation of SPL 4. Accused person who is confined in jail and already
• Death Penalty – Capital punishment convicted to serve a prison term (no)
a. 3, 4 and 1
55. Mr. Bill Ibid a person convicted to serve 6 years b. 2, 3 and 4
imprisonment would be classified as what kind of c. 4, 1 and 2
prisoner? d. 1, 2 and 3
a. Municipal prisoner
b. Insular prisoner – National prisoner 60. What law was passed during the Aquino
c. Provincial prisoner administration that renamed the Bureau of Prisons
d. Detention prisoner to Bureau of Corrections?
a. E.O. 292
Types of Sentenced Prisoners b. E.O. 929
• Municipal Prisoner – 1 day – 6 months; MJ ➔ BJMP c. A.O 229
• Provincial Prisoner – 6 months & 1 day up to 3 years; d. E.O. 229
PJ ➔ prov gov Tandaan:
• City Prisoner – 1 day up to 3 years: CJ ➔ BJMP • EO 292 – Revised Administrative Code of 1989
4. • President – Corazon C. Aquino
• Insular Prisoner – above 3 years; prisons and
farms ➔ BuCor 61. J/Supt. Armando Rukot a warden is responsible in
seeing to it that he continually motivates his staff and
56. Mara has duration of penalty of 6 years and one day personnel to perform at their best. This function is
to 12 years. What correctional facility she should be known as ____
incarcerated? a. Decision making – problem-solving
A. Bureau of Correction b. Control of prison operation and activities –
B. Lock-up Jail supervision
C. CIW c. Personnel program – salary, promotion,
D. BJMP benefits and training
d. Executive leadership
57. Where Jayson shall be confined if his sentence is
0- 6-0?
a. National prison 62. Its task is to conduct a more effective rehabilitation of
b. Municipal jail prisoners through a more scientific study and
c. City jail diagnoses of each and every prisoner committed to
d. Provincial jail the Bureau of Corrections. It was established by virtue
of Administrative Order No. 11 issued by the Secretary
Tandaan: of Justice as amended by RA 10575
• 0-6-0 A. Camp Bukang Liwayway – minimum security
1st number – year B. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics
nd
2 number – month C. Reception and Diagnostic Center (old name)
3rd number – days D. Camp Bagong Diwa - NCRPO
Note: what process is being done inside the DRD?
58. Maru is an offender who is committed to the jail Treatment Planning
or prison in order to serve his sentence after Note: how long is the total number of days under
final conviction of a competent court is known DRD? 60 days Quarantine ➔ 5 days
as _________ Diagnostic ➔ 55 days
a. Detention prisoner – under trial, investigation Note: where does the DRD located? Camp Sampaguita
or waiting for final judgment – carrying a 63. Place wherein a newly convicted prisoner is housed for
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the conduct of medical examination, vaccination, x-rays D. 21st century – current era
to prevent physical contamination
a. Reception diagnostic center 71. The Panopticon is a type of prison building designed
b. Medical center by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham in 1785. The
c. Quarantine unit – 5 days concept of the design was derived from the word
d. None of the above meaning of “pan” (all) and “opticon”. “Opticon’
means:
64. Alvin Tangero is a newly arrived inmate in the BuCor. A. to allow an observer to observe
What is the ideal number of days for an inmate to be B. without the prisoner
placed in the quarantine unit at the Reception and C. avoid watching
Diagnostic Center. A. 55 days B. 5 days D. To walk in military manner
C. 60 days D. 15 days
72. Operation conducted by the BJMP where a prisoner
65. What satellite of NBP does RDC is situated? maybe checked at any time and also known to as a
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway surprise invasion of a cell for possession of
B. Camp Sampaguita contrabands.
C. Main building a. Search and seizure
D. Medium Security Compound b. Prison Raid
c. Inspection
66. Involves the formulation of a tentative treatment d. Operation greyhound
program best suited to the needs of the individual
prisoner, based on the findings of RDC. Tandaan: kapag ang nakalagay sa board question ay
A. treatment planning regular search lang at hindi tumutukoy sa pasorpresang
C. Diagnostics – 55 inspeksyon ang tawag don ay SHAKEDOWN
B. Execution of treatment Plan
D. Quarantine – 5 • Types of Shakedown
o PAT search
67. Peter is a prisoner confined in RDC, which one of the o RUB search
components of RDC/DRD which is responsible in the o STRIP search
examination of the prisoner’s mental and emotional o CAVITY search
make-up.
A. Medical Center 73. When an inmate is given a “shakedown” before
B. Sociologist admission it meant
C. Psychologist a. Process of Identification, Record,
D. Psychiatrist Fingerprint and Photograph – Booking
b. Examination for Contraband
68. A writ ordering the temporary confinement of a c. His Commitment Paper are Delivered to
person in penal institution while undergoing trial. Record Clerk – carpeta
a. Detention order d. All of These
b. Commitment order
c. Mittimus Order – convicted prisoner 74. Strip search (naked search) should be conducted:
and about to serve the sentence. a. In the presence of other inmates so that there are
d. None of the above witnesses
b. At the warden’s office
69. It is the national record of a prisoner at New Bilibid
Prison which contains his commitment order or c. At the admission office in the presence of other
mittimus, information and decision of a trial court. jail personnel
A. Mittimus d. Private room where it will be out of the view of
B. Carpeta the others to avoid further embarrassment
C. Commitment Order
D. Prison Record 75. What is the standard ratio in escorting a non-
Tandaan: Kung walang carpeta sa choices and may bailable (high risk) inmate?
nakalagay na Inmate Jacket, magkapareho lang yun lodi ito a. One is to one security officer
isagot mo. b. One is to three security officers
• Prison Record: record of previous convictions c. One is to two plus one security officers
d. One is to one plus one security officer
70. It is known as the “Age of Reason or Age of
76. When the offender is in transit, in case of ___ that
Enlightment”
demands extra precaution additional guards
shall be employed
A. 1870 – 1880 – golden age of penology
A. High Profile offender
B. 18th century
B. Female Offender
C. 19th century
C. High-risk offender
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 D. Either of these BUCOR MANNING LEVEL (RA 10575 – IRR)

Special Categories of Inmates • Moral and Spiritual personnel (chaplain)-to-

• Female prisoners – should be given task in inmate ratio is 1:240;
accordance with their gender • Education and Training personnel (teachers) -to-
• Alien prisoner – foreign prisoner inmate ratio is 1:120;
• Escape prone – natural tendency to evade • Work and Livelihood personnel (vocational
custody officer) -to-inmate ratio is 1:180;
• Pregnant prisoner -requires special • Sports and Recreation personnel (sports instructor) -
attention of a physician. to-inmate ratio is 1:225;
• Sex Deviate – abnormal sexual behavior • Health and Welfare personnel (Doctor)-to-inmate
• High profile – well known; celebrities, politicians, ratio is 1:80; and
• businessmen, sports personalities, • Behavior Modification personnel (Psychologist)-to-
government high ranking officials, drug inmate ratio is 1:150.
lords
• High risk – highly dangerous; heinous Sample problem: The BUCOR has a total inmate
crimes, habitual delinquents, members population of 12, 000 inmates. How many?
of OCG • teachers (12,000 / 120) = 100 teachers
• Ordinary inmates – nothing special; theft, • priest = (12,000 / 240) = 50 priests
physical injuries, burikat sa gedli, rugby • psychologist (12,000 / 150) = 80
boy sa walaki • doctors (12,000 / 80) = 150

77. If escorting an inmate a guard shall keep (Pakitandaan ang formula at ratio ng bawat personnel)
distance of not less than ____ paces from his
charge. 80. To compute for the ideal capacity of a certain jail
A. 10 for every inmate, you must divide the
B. 30 measurement of the cells floor area by:
C. 15 A. 2.5 sq. meters
D. 45 C. 3.5 sq. meters
B. 4.7 sq. meters
Tandaan: transit van/vehicle D. 4.5 sq. meters

78. The ideal ratio or escort is____ prison guard for 81. The U.N. Standard Minimum Rules for the
every number of inmates. treatment of offenders prescribes that penal
a. 1:2 facilities should not exceed _____ inmates.
b. 1:4 A. 1000
c. 1:12 B. 1500
d. 1:7 C. 1200
D. 2000
BJMP MANNING LEVEL
82. In line with the formula stated above, what is the
• Custodial ratio – 1 : 7
maximum capacity of Valenzuela City Jail if the
• Court room ratio – 2 : 1 or 1 : 2 total cell floor is 2,300 sqm.
• Transit ratio – 1 : 1 + 1 (in case of high risk)
• Reformation ratio – 1 : 24 a. 591
• Cell floor area ratio – 1 : 4.7 b. 489
c. 498
Sample problem: Guimaras City Jail has a total cell floor d. 476
area of 6, 798 sqm.
2,300 ÷ 4.7sqm = 489.36
• How many is the maximum
capacity? 1,446 inmates 83. When different crimes should be punished
• How many custodial officers are with different penalties, punishment should
required? 207 therefore be
a. Correctional
79. The ideal ratio of educational program b. Legal
(teachers) is _____ officers for every _____ c. Productive of suffering
inmates. d. Commensurate with the offense
a. 1:180
b. 1:120 7 JURIDICAL CONDITIONS OF PENALTY
c. 1:225 ACRONYM = CCCLEPP
d. 1:1 • Certainty – the penalty must be applied to all
and no one is excused
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 • Correctional – reformative – nakakatulong sa
pagpapago
• Commensurate – Balanced – ang bigat ng krimen at 90. Who provides the security system of sound
katumabas ng bigat ng parusa. custody, security and control of inmates and their
• Legal – penalty must be a product of due process. movements and also responsible to enforce jail or
• Equal – same crime must have the same penalty prison discipline
(parehas na krimen ay dapat makatanggap ng a. Administrative Group – office works, budget,
parehas na parusa) planning, training, recruitment and records
• Personal – no one can assume the penalty (buntot management.
mo hila mo) b. Custodial Group ➔ 1 : 7
• Productive – humane / makatao c.Rehabilitation Group – reformation and
change of behavior
84. One of the juridical conditions of Penalty, The d. Medical Group – inmate’s health
consequence must be in accordance with the law it is
a result of a judgment rendered by a court of justice. 91. Refers to the head of Bureau of Correction.
a. Equal a. C, BuCor
b. Legal b. Director – head of a bureau
c. Commensurate w/ the offense c. Director General
d. Personal d. Commander
85. A justification of penalty which states that nobody Tandaan: What is the highest rank in the BUCOR? USEC
can assume the suffering for a crime committed by
others. 92. Who appoints the Director General of BuCor who
a. Justice shall be the Head of the Bureau?
b. Personal a. Chief BJMP
c. Legal b. Sec. of DILG
d. Certain c. Chief Executive
86. An institution for the imprisonment of persons d. Sec. of DOJ
convicted of major offenses refers to
a. Jail 93. BUCOR has three (3) Assistant Directors, one for
Administration, one for Rehabilitation and one for:
b. Prison
a. Health and Care services
c. Penitentiary
b. Prisons Operation and Security
d. All of the above
Tandaan: c. Correction and Rehabilitation
d. Custody and Security
• penitentiary – old English term for prison
• penitent – prisoner
Tandaan:
• penance / penitence = punishment

87. The establishment of the usefulness and • Director General – 1st Asst .
responsibility of the offender as a productive individual • Dir for Admin – Asec – 2nd
is a punishment justified by • Asst. Dir for Prison Operation and Security –
ASEc – 3rd
a. Expiation - synonymous with atonement • Asst. Dir. Rehabilitation – Asec – 4th
b. Rehabilitation
c. Atonement – group vengeance
94. Early forms of Prison Discipline by means of uttering
d. Retribution – personal vengeance insulting words or languages on the part of prison
staff to the prisoners to degrade or break the
88. Which branch takes charge of the preparation of the
confidence of prisoners.
daily menu, prepares and cooks food and serve to
inmates?
a. General Service Branch – maintenance of A. Social Degradation
cleanliness B. Corporal Punishment – torture
b. Mess Service Branch C. Monotony – giving the same food
c. Budget and Finance Brach – comptrollership D. Mass Movement – mass eating and mass
d. Property and Supply Branch – logistics and bathing
equipment.
95. Maiming; Physical Torture; Electrocution; ____
89. In mess hall and dining area for purposes of A. Social degradation
precaution, the prescribe utensil for inmates shall B. Exile
be made of: C. Physical torture
A. Wood D. Death Penalty
B. Paper Tandaan:
C. Plastic • 1st electrocution used in Sing-sing prison
D. Carton by Elam Lynds
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 • 1st electrocution in the Philippines – 1926 b. Maximum penalty – longest portion of the
• Exile – banishment; ostracism; outlawry; penalty
• RPC = destierro c. Subsidiary imprisonment
d. Preventive imprisonment – detention while
96. When the death penalty was still enforced by under trial
means of lethal injection, four guards keep a death
watch, the convict is confined in an individual cell Tandaan:
___ hours prior to the scheduled time of execution • New law – 1 day ➔ highest minimum wage (NCR)
which is usually 3:00 in the afternoon. 1 day = 537

A. 6 Sample computation: Fine – 50,000 / 537 = 93 days = 3

B. 24 months
C. 12
D. 36 101. Maru was placed where in the public will be
protected if he is being held in conditions where he
97. A chemical that is injected to a Death Convict that cannot harm others. He was punished by placing the
puts him into deep sleep in lethal injection. offender in prison so that society will be ensured from
A. Potassium Chloride – poison that make the heart stop further criminal depredations. This is called as _____
beating A. Deterrence – fear
B. Pancuronium Bromide – lethal drug that cause muscle B. Incapacitation & Protection
paralysis C. Retribution – vengeance
C. Sodium Thiopental – barbiturate / synthetic D. Atonement – group vengeance
depressant / deep sleep
D. Sodium chloride 102. Nami was placed in a separate cell or a special
Tandaan: Madalas ito itanong sa board pakitandaan yung building on the same site with the men prison. This is
tatlong chemicals. called as

• RA 8177 – Lethal Injection Law A. Diversification by Sex

• 1st convicted prisoner for Lethal Injection – B. Segregation
Leo Echegaray C. Diversification by Age
• RA 9346 – anti death penalty law D. Diversification by Degree of Custody

Sample Question: What happened to death penalty in Kung halimbawa wala sa choices ang diversification by
the Philippines? sex ito yung maaring ibang option:
a. Suspended • Co-Ed institution – prison or jail where male and
b. Abolished female inmates are confined in the same
building but separate cell.
c. Prohibited
d. Cancelled
103. Which of these refers to the assigning or grouping of
offenders according to their sentence, gender, age,
98. Execution by electrocution (referred to as the Electric
nationality, health, criminal record, etc.?
Chair) is an execution method originating in the United
A. None of these – classification or
States (Singsing prison, Ossining, NY) in which the
diversification
person being put to death is strapped to a specially
B. Custody
built wooden chair and electrocuted through
C. Security
electrodes placed on the body. In the Philippines, its
first use was in: D. Safe-keeping
A. 1926
104. The B.J.M.P. is under the administration of the:
B. 1976
a. Department of the Interior and Local
C. 1972 Government
D. 1918 b. Department of Interior and Local
Government
99. Commission of Art. 247 of RPC has a penalty of c. Department of the Interior and the Local
banishing a person from the place where he Government
committed a crime refers to what contemporary d. Department of Interior and the Local
forms of punishment Government
a. Atonement
b. Destierro 105. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology was
c. Exile created thru ____ as one of the Tri Bureau under the
d. Incapacitation Department of the Interior and Local Government.
A. Section 13, RA 6975 - NAPOLCOM
B. Section 53, RA 6975 - BFP
100. It is the conversion of fines into imprisonment C. Section 23 of RA 6975 – PNP
a. Straight penalty
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 D. Section 60 of RA 6975 JCSUPT – JDIR SEC. DILG PRESIDENT + CA +
CSC
Tandaan:
• PPSC – Section 66 of RA. 6975
111. Juan Tausan is a newly arrived inmate committed for
• PLEB – Section 43 of RA 6975
the first time. He classified as ____ among the
classification of inmates according to privileges.
106. All except one is included in the command
A. 1st class inmate
group of BJMP
A. Chief of Staff – Chief of the AFP B. 3rd class inmate
B. Deputy C/BJMP C. 2nd class inmate
C. Chief of BJMP – 1st D. Colonist
D. Chief of Directorial staff
4 Classes of Inmate (Ranking)
• 2nd in command – DCAadmin • 3rd class – 3x or more committed in the
BuCor. (Suki)
• 3rd in command – DCOpt.
• 2nd class – newly arrived & 1st time
107. The Jail Bureau shall be headed by a chief with a • 1st class – promoted from 2nd class due to GCTA
rank of Director, and assisted by Deputy Chief with • Colonist – promoted from 1st class provided that they
the rank of Senior Superintendent. This sentence is maintain their GCTA for 7 years
A. partially true
B. true Tanong: Ano yung Privileges ng isang Colonist
C. partially false o Reclusion Perpetua ➔ max of 40 years
D. false ➔ ➔ 30 years
o Additional GCTA of 5 days per month
Tandaan: the rank of the deputy chief must be CSupt. o An inmate can bring his Family
o Homestead land – 6 hectares
Tips: avoid choices like, partially, maybe, o Civilian clothes – “WDDWM” “Never
sometimes, partly false/true. (WAG NA WAG Give Up”
BESTIE) o Prison Facilities – library, computers
o Subsidy – allowance from the
108. What is the minimum rank required to be government
appointed as Chief Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology? 112. Bong Rebudot is colonist, when classified by the
A. Superintendent director of the Bureau of Corrections who is punished
B. C/Superintendent with reclusion perpetua will have benefit from an
C. Senior Superintendent automatic reduction from maximum term of forty
D. Director years to ___.
A. 20 Years
109. Under RA 9263, who is 2nd in B. 25 Years
command in BJMP? C. 30 Years
D. 35 Years
A. Deputy for Administration
B. Chief, Directorial Staff – 4thin command
113. Freddy is a prisoner confined in a level of security
C. Deputy for Operation – 3rdin command
facility which is usually enclosed by a thick wall about
D. Any of these 18-25 feet high, on top are catwalks in every corner, a
tower post is manned by heavily armed guards:
110. Who appoints jail Sr. Superintend?
a. Maximum security facility
a. Chief Executive
b. Medium security facility
b. DILG Secretary
c. Super maximum security facility (not
c. Chief BJMP applicable In the Philippines.)
d. Chief of BUCOR d. Minimum security facility
Tandaan:
BJMP Appointment System Security Classifications
Rank Recommended Appointed by • Maximum Security – above 20 years, life
by sentences, death penalty, heinous crimes, high
risk, habitual
JO1 – SJO4 IMMEDIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
SUPERIOR • delinquents (Tangerine)
• Medium security – 20 years below; 1st time
JINSP – JSUPT IMMEDIATE CHIEF OF BJMP offender; newly arrived. (mlue)
SUPERIOR • Minimum security – 6 months left,
JSSUPT C, BJMP SEC. DILG
handicapped(PWD), 65 yrs old. (mrown)
• Halfway House – adjustment period 30 days
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 before release; donated by Asian crime This tool is known to be a ______________
prevention foundation A. Instrument of Restraint
B. Instrument of Control
114. This group consists of chronic troublemakers but C. Leg iron
not as dangerous as the super security prisoners D. Restraining Tools Types of Instruments of
(maximum). They are not allowed to work outside the restraint
institution. o Leg iron
A. maximum security prisoners o Handcuff / finger cuff
B. super security prisoners o Straight jacket
C. minimum security prisoners o Cable tie
D. medium security prisoners
122. Inmates ____ may be excused from mandatory
115. The institution for dangerous but not prison labor.
incorrigible prisoners in the Philippines is the
A. NBP A. 60 years old – maintenance of cell clealiness
B. Medium Security Institution B. 56 years old
C. Maximum Security Institution C. 50 years old
D. Minimum Security Institution D. 21 years old

Tandaan: incorrigibles – super maximum 123. Inmates’ earnings that may be used to buy
his needs.
116. The minimum security prisons provides a A. ½ of his earnings
model for those inmates who are: B. ¼ if his earnings
A. First-time offenders - medium C. ¾ of his earnings
B. In the death row – maximum D. Discretion of Warden
C. Serving life sentences - maximum
D. Near the ends of their sentences – 6 months
124. Antonio is a member of Magdaldal group and was
before release convicted of rebellion, unfortunately her mother died
and requested an authorization to be released to visit
117. What is the prescribed color of uniform for the corpse of his mother this is known as __
Minimum Security Prisoners? A. Furlough
A. Blue - med B. Prisonization
B. Brown C. Diversification
C. Tangerine – max D. Counseling
D. Gray – former color for detainees
• Prisonization – learning of jail rules and culture
118. Mario is soon to be released from camp Bukang
Liwayway. He is sent to a pre-release facility called
_______________ for counseling and therapy. RULES ON FURLOUGH
a. Recreation Center
b. Congregate Group • Requested 3 days before the release
c. Half-way House • Escort – 1 : 1 + 1
d. Diagnostic Center • Time – daytime; max of 3 hours
• Distance – 30km
119. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation • Prohibited for inmates confined in max.sec.
center for adjustment process from life in prison to • Not allowed during election period (60-30 rule)
life in free community within – • Not allowed for funeral procession and burial
A. 60 days prior to release
B. 30 days prior to release 125. Within the radius by road from the confinement
C. 90 days before release facility and the actual stay of the inmates to view the
D. 15 days prior to release remains.
A. 20 kilometers
120. Which of the following organizations donated B. 40 Kilometers
the Half-way House inside the compound of the C. 30 Kilometers = or 30 km radius
Bureau of Corrections? A. Office of the President D. 50 Kilometers
B. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
C. United Nations Security Council 126. Duration of viewing of privilege of a deceased
D. Asia Crime Prevention Foundation relative is limited to ___ hours.
A. 3
Ibang options: Nagoya, Japan B. 9
C. 6
121. Huawei De Guzman while being transported to the
D. 12
BJMP, he was handcuffed to control his movements.
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 127. How many days before election does inmate are (RA 6036)
prohibited from going out? • Indigent
A. 30 days – after election • Promise to attend hearing
B. 90 Days • Guarantor
C. 60 Days • Case less than 6 months penalty
D. 120 Days

128. Telephone calls are permitted for inmates for a 133. Which of these is known as the Release on
period not exceeding 5 minutes every ___ days. Recognizance Law providers for the release of
A. 30 offender charged with an offense whose penalty is
B. 90 not more than six (6) months and /or a fine of
C. 60 P2,000.00 or both, to the custody of a responsible
D. 120 person in the community, instead of a bail bond
A. RA 6036
129. The most common problem for national B. PD 603
penitentiaries. C. Act 2489
A. Excessive number of inmates D. RA 9262
B. Lack of funds
C. Sex problems • PD 603 – the child and youth welfare code
D. Discipline • RA 9262 – anti violence against women and
Tandaan: their children
• Food allowance = 50 pesos ➔ 70 pesos
134. What guarantees the appearance in court of a
• Salary = 14,000 ➔ 28,000 + allowances
defendant granted release on recognizance?
a. His/her promise to live a new life
130. Under RA 9344, what happens to the sentence of
b. His/her fear of being sent back to prison
a Child in Conflict with the law after conviction of a
trial Court? A. His sentence serve c. His/her ties with family, friends, employment, etc.
d. His/her capacity to raise bail
B. His sentence is suspended
C. His sentence is suspended and is sent back to 135. The following are the duties of the custodial force
his family in prison, except:
D. His sentence is NOT suspended
A. Censor offender’s mail – yes – censorship
B. Escort inmates – yes – 1:1+1
Tandaan: While under suspended sentence, the CICL
C. Inspect security devices – yes! – security
will be placed inside the BAHAY PAG ASA until the age
of 18. D. Conduct disciplinary hearing – it is a job of the
Asst. Warden
131. It is a kind of court to settle tribunal and even
individuals people conflicts: 136. It refers to the entrusting for confinement of an
A. Bodong inmate to a jail by competent court or authority for
B. Capic investigation, trial and/or service of sentence
C. Korte Supremo A. Commitment
D. Hito B. Safekeeping
C. Entrustment
• Capic – official trademark of products made D. Imprisonment
inside prison
• Hito – jargon for letters or mail Question: Ano yung 2 documents needed for a legal
commitment
Tandaan: all letters and mail will be undergoing mail or letter • In case of detention – commitment order
censorship • In case of service of sentence – mittimus order
132. Nestro Guevarra is an indigent. He is an accused
which is released from imprisonment on his or her Differences Commitment Mittimus order
promise to return to court as required, or upon the Order
undertaking of a suitable person that he will guarantee
Who issue this? Competent Court only
the accused’ appearance in court, there is what is authority
called: (court,
a. Promise congress,
b. Acknowledgment BPP and BI)
c. Surety
d. Recognizance – free bail for
indigent
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 Reason Temporary Imprisonment B. Strange Visitor
imprisonment as a result of C. Regular Visitor
while under conviction and D. Unusual visitor
trial or service of
waiting for sentence
final judgment • Special Visitor – doctor or lawyer
• Unusual visitor – workmate, classmate, friends
Effects Detention = Serve the
detainee sentence 143. ____responsible for handling the keys in Women’s
quarter and the keys shall be available all the time.
Duration Undetermined AM, PC, RT, RP,
Death A. Key Matron
B. Resident Matron – key keeper
Remedy File for BAIL Parole & C. Matron
Executive D. Any of these
Clemencies
• Key Management – systematic control of
keys
137. All letters for the inmates before distribution
shall pass through ______ for inspection and • Key Logs – log book of person barrowing and
examination of contents returning keys
a. Mail examination
144. Before the actual date of interview, the
b. Letter checking
media shall file request within ____ and the duration
c. Letter sorting
of interview must be _____ minutes.
d. Mail Censorship
A. 1 day – 10 minutes
B. 3 days – 20 minutes
Tandaan: kapag namatay, the names of the inmates
C. 2 days – 20 minutes
will be posted in the bulletin
D. 8 days – 15 minutes Requirements: list of
questions
138. If the inmate fails to claim his letter within ____
after it has been posted, the mail should be
Tandaan: for inmates convicted or having a case of
delivered to him.
crimes against national security or public order ➔
A. 48 hours
recorded and not live
B. 24 hours
C. 30 days 145. It should be executed by the interviewer, which
D. 60 days will exempt prison authorities from any liability
arising from death or injury sustained while in
139. All letters passed by censors should bear the prison:
censor’s stamp at the ____ of each page and on the A. Waiver of Liability
envelope. The letter should be placed back in the B. Waiver of Responsibility
same envelope and resealed. C. Waiver of Acceptance
A. Back D. Waiver of Agreement
B. Conspicuous Area
C. Side 146. The head of prison may establish _______
D. Top whenever the frequency of requests for interviews
reach a volume that warrants limitations:
140. Valenzuela City Jail experience a sudden a. Media group
jailbreak, as part of the SOP, who will immediately b. Press pool
sound the alarm? c. news team
A. Desk Officer d. public affairs
B. Armorer
C. Control Center • press pool – list of accredited media
D. Officer-in-Charge Jailbreak – riot or mass
escape of 3 or more prisoners 141. If the 147. Garry Alejandro is a newly arrived inmate in the
Warden is taken as the hostage, for all intents BJMP, he was placed in shakedown procedure.
and Who among the following shall be responsible in
purposes, he ceases to exercise authority and the the custody of all the properties seized from the
next in command or the ___ officer present shall detainee prior to his detention?
assume the command. A. Veteran B. most senior A. Custodial Officer
C. assistant D. custodian B. Chief of Detention Center
C. Property Custodian Officer
142. These are visitors of the inmate such as family D. Evidence Custodian / Officer – evidence care
members like mother, father and other close
taker in court
relatives.
A. Special Visitor 148. Female detainees shall not be transported in
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 handcuffs but only with necessary restraint and 48hrs = Art 158, evasion
proper escort preferably aided by a police woman. • Violation of conditional pardon ➔ art 159,
The statement is evasion
A. Yes • Violated destierro ➔ evasion
B. Wholly True • Jail / Correctional Officer
C. Partially False o Dolo – Infidelity in the custody of prisoners
D. Wholly False o Culpa – Evasion thru negligence
• Private individual facilitated the escape ➔
Question: Who is the only person not allowed to be Delivering prisoners from jail or prison
handcuff? CICL (RA 9344)
153. This refers to the one-in-charge of a Prison.
149. The act of getting out unlawfully from A. Director
confinement or custody by an inmate:
B. Warden
a. Escapium
C. Superintendent
b. Evasion of Service of Sentence
D. Wardress
c. Furlough
d. Escape 154. What correctional institution houses accused
persons awaiting investigation?
A. BUCOR
150. Mr. Peter Jakonini was convicted of the crime
B. Jail
rape. After 12 days from the promulgation of the
sentence he escaped from his place of C. Penitentiary
confinement. He is ______ : D. Prison
A. liable of evasion of service of sentence
B. not liable for evasion of service of sentence Tandaan: kapag ang question sa board naghahanap ng
C. considered as an escaped prisoner specific answer isagot ay Lock up Jail
D. Either C or B
155. It was established in 1910 under the American
Tandaan: Art 157 or Evasion of sentence is only Regime.
applicable for those escapees who are convicted by A. Philippine Prison System – Act 1407 –
FINAL JUDGMENT November 1, 1905
B. Provincial Jail System
Question: When does the judgment of conviction C. Probation – PD 968 – July 24, 1976
became final? D. Parole – Act 4103 – December 5, 1933
• Waived the right to appeal
• Lapsed 15 days without appeal 156. Who supervised and control the
Provincial Jail?
• Apply probation
A. DILG
• The judgment was given by SC B. Governor
C. DOJ
151. Ms. Dina Virgen, a prisoner, learns that she is already D. LGU
overstaying in jail because her jail guard, Many Nilip,
who happens to be a law expert advised her that there
157. Which of the following statements is not true
is no more legal ground for his continued
(false)?
imprisonment, and Manny told her that she can go.
Ms. Dina Virgen got out of jail and went home. Was
a. Provincial Jails in the Philippines are under
there any crime committed?
the jurisdiction of the DOJ
A. Evasion of Service of sentence
b. Provincial Jails are managed and
B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoners controlled by the provincial government
C. Evasion through Negligence (true)
D. Delay in the Delivery of prison c. The jail bureau controls the administration and
supervision of all jails nationwide (true)
152. As far as Manny, the jail guard who allowed Ms. Dina
d. The BJMP is under the DILG (true)
Virgen to go, is concerned, the crime committed if the
former fallen asleep during his tour of duty
A. Evasion of Service 158. Mr. Puslit was able to commit hustling in the
B. Infidelity in the custody of prisoner BJMP. What is referred to as “hustling” inside the
C. Evasion through Negligence prison?
D. Delay in the Delivery of prison A. Reporting illegal activities – squealing
B. Doing prison assignment
Crimes Related to Escapes C. Using prohibited drugs
D. Selling illegal commodities
• Escape made by a convicted ➔ art 157, Evasion
• Failure to return after calamity within
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 • Selling legal item inside jail ➔ vending what shall be done at the sound of the first pre-
• Hustler – seller of illegal items arranged alarm?
• Vendor – seller of legal goods
a. Assault group of jail guards fire at the rioters
b. Saturate the area with riot gas
159. There are various types of prison programs.
c. All inmates must be locked up inside their
What type of program that secures prisoner from
escape or violence? respective cell
a. Maintenance – cleanliness d. Disperse the rioters and get their leaders
b. Rehabilitative – reformation
c. Industrial – make or create products 165. How long does an inmate mother who gave birth
inside the jail (BJMP) is allowed to be with his child?
d. Security
Ibang options: custodial model A. 6 months (nearest answer)
160. When a jailbreak, escape or riot in progress or has B. 1 year
just been perpetrated in the jail, the officer at the C. 2 years
control centers shall immediately: D. 7 years
A. sound the alarm Note: Sa question na ito ang pinaka correct answer is 1
B. notify the nearest police precinct month , if ever ma encounter sa board yung mga
C. locked prisoners in their respective cells ganitong tanong choose the nearest answer.
D. call the warden or the director
166. Salvador Puga is prisoner having the natural
SOP’S IN CASE OF JAIL BREAKS inclination or tendency to evade custody
S – sound the alarm – who? – control center against the will of the custodian or from the
A – ask for police and medical assistance place where he is held in lawful custody or
L – Lock all inmates in their cell confinement.
V – visitors out A. Escape Prone Prisoner
A – all members of the custodial force shall be issued B. Mental Deranged Prisoner – mental
firearms R – ready to plug off escape route disorder
I – issue anti riot equipment ➔ armorer / C. Sex Deviate Prisoner – abnormal sexuality
desk officer V – visit and engage D. Alien Prisoner – foreign inmates
I – initiate dispersal (note: mag ingat sa shit bomb)
167. Raymod Angasin is a prisoner who is aggressive,
ask for gas grenades
violent, quarrelsome and does not cooperate
T – tactical team is the last resort
with other inmates is referred to as
A – accounting
a. Squealer – reporters of violations
S – save the injured (note: maliban sa naghagis ng shit
b. Sucker
bomb)
c. Hustler – seller of illegal commodities
161. In case of mass jailbreak, all member of the d. Tough
custodial force shall be immediately issued 168. Which of the following unusual offender should
firearms and assigned to critical posts to: be under the close supervision of the jail physician?
A. plug off the escape routes 1. Mentally-ill
B. protect the other inmates 2. Sex deviates
C. to shoot the escape (last resort) 3. Infirm or sick
D. give warning shots 4. Escape-prone prisoners

162. Who should make an immediate preparation for A. 1 and 2

the issuance of the necessary anti-riot equipment B. 3 and 4
and firearms? C. 1 and 3
A. the Warden D. 2 and 3
B. Director for operation Tandaan: place for injured or sick inmates ➔ infirmary
C. Director
D. Desk Officer / armorer 169. Bikoy is currently imprisoned for the crime of estafa.
While in prison a prison guard was able to acquire
163. Who composed of guards trained on proper handling shabu (RA 9165) SPL – offense) in the pocket of Bikoy.
and use of firearms who shall be ready to fire when the There is ________
lives of the guards are in danger on orders of the Officer
in Command? A. Quasi-recidivism
A. 1st group Anti-Riot – dispersal team (anti riot B. No Quasi Recidivism
equipment) C. Habitual Delinquency
th
B. 4 Group Anti-Riot – funeraria (St. Peter) jk. D. Recidivism
C. 3rd Group Anti-Riot
D. 2nd Group Anti-Riot – gas grenades and tear gases 1 crime – murder ➔ guilty ➔ BuCor ➔ served ➔
st

release 2nd crime – homicide ➔ guilty = RECIDIVIST

164. Under the plan for riots and violent disturbances,
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 3 ELEMENTS OF RECIDIVIST service
1. 2 crimes 19,000 ➔ 10% ➔ 1,900 +19,000 = 20,900
2. 2nd crime was committed after the release
from the 1st crime • Limit: 50% or 25 years in service
3. 1st crime and 2nd crime has the same title
173. These are the basic needs of a convicted
1st crime – robbery – guilty ➔ bucor ➔ serving person under custody.
2nd crime – theft ➔ guilty = QUASI RECIDIVIST a. Shelter b. Food e. cigarettes c. gadgets d.
Slippers f. Drinks
3 ELEMENTS OF QUASI RECIDIVIST A. a,b,c,d
1. 2 crimes B. a,c,d,e
2. The 2nd crime was committed while serving the C. c,d,e,f
1st crime D. a,b,d,f
3. 2nd crime must be a FELONY’
Question: Can an inmate bring a personal appliances?
3 ELEMENT OF HABITUAL DELINQUENT Ans. Generally, NO but, it will be permitted if for
1. Convicted for 3 or more times general use
2. The 3 convictions happened within 10 years
3. The 3 or more convictions falls in “FRESH”
F – falsification – 2010 174. Any article, thing, or item prohibited by law/ or
R – robbery forbidden by jail rules is called:
E – estafa – 2014 a. Instrument of restraint
S – serious/ less serious PI – 2018 b. contrabands
H – hurto / theft c. Handcuff
d. leg iron
Tandaan: if not falling in FRESH and not falling on the
10 year rule = REITERACION / HABITUALITY 2 Types of Contrabands
• Illegal Contrabands – prohibited by law inside
EX. 2015 – rape and outside jail
2035 – robbery • Nuisance contrabands – prohibited by jail
2041 – physical injuries rules
170. What is the legal process that results in the 175. It refers to those items, though authorized, is
removal of conviction from the official records? already in excessive quantities to become a fire
A. Mitigation B. Expungement hazard, a threat to security or has become
C. Exoneration D. Restriction causative in making the place unsanitary.
Exoneration – acquittal; removal from the list
of suspects When to expunge? A. Contraband
Acquitted or the accused is a child and pardon / amnesty B. Paraphernalia
C. Prohibited items
171. All original appointments of officers who are lawyers D. Nuisance Contraband
in the jail bureau shall commence with the rank of
___ 176. The attempt to prevent future crimes through
A. JO1 fear of punishment.
B. Jail Inspector a. Retribution
C. JO11 b. Punishment
D. Jail Senior Inspector c. Deterrence
d. Rehabilitation
3 Technical Professions Eligible for SINSP 2 Types of Deterrence
o Physicians / MD • Specific deterrence – fear inflicted to the doer
o Chaplain (prevent recidivism)
o Lawyers • General Deterrence – fear inflicted to the general
• Age limit for lateral entry = 46 y/o public (prevent future crimes)

172. If Jail Officer I Masipag was appointed in 2013 at 177. Crimes of adultery and concubinage (private
a monthly salary of 19,000, how much his total crimes) shall not be prosecuted except upon a
salary including his longevity pay in 2018? complaint filed by whom?
A. 9000 pesos
B. 1900 pesos a. Parents
C. 9500 pesos b. Offended Spouse
D. 20, 900 pesos c. Guardians
d. Godfather
Tandaan: longevity pay = additional 10% for every 5 years in
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 Tandaan: There are other forms of private crimes such c. 150 or more
as seduction, abduction, acts of lasciviousness and d. 20 or less – type C jail
libel (for issues related to crimes against chastity)
184. There is proposal that BJMP, BuCor and Provicial jails
should be combined as one agency. An advantageous
result in the integration of correctional agencies is:
a. More physical facilities to maintain
178. Is a pecuniary (money) punishment imposed by
b. More prisoners to supervise
the law tribunal upon a person convicted of crime or
c. Divided resources such as
misdemeanor? a. Remission
manpower and finances
b. Forfeiture
d. Better coordination of services and
c. Fine
increased cost-efficiency
d. All of the above
Bail – security for temporary freedom (piyansa) 185. Cardo is a detainee currently confined in the BJMP
Civil liability – payment for damages (danyos) while undergoing trial for the alleged theft with a
Fine – payment for the crime (multa) possible maximum penalty of 3 years and in the lapse
of 3 years of trial, the judgement is not yet given to
179. Exist as the more common forms of punishment. this him. Which of these authorizes the release of a
was tied to the crime committed: detainee who has undergone preventive
a. Banishment imprisonment equivalent to the maximum imposable
b. Death sentence for the offense he is charged with?
c. Torture – corporal punishment A. B.P 85
d. Mutilation – clipping and cutting of body parts B. RA 4200 – wiretapping
C. B.P. 22 – bouncing check
2 Types of Mutilation D. PD 968 – probation Totoy ➔ theft ➔ detainee
o Mayhem – cutting of body parts such = BJMP
as head, hands, arms, legs etc • Theft ➔ possible maximum of 3 years
o Castration – cutting of jun-jun.
• 3 years trial = no judgement yet
180. Isolating the offender for the purpose of protecting • COURT ➔ RELEASE
the public and at the same time rehabilitating them by
requiring the latter to undergo institutional treatment 186. JOI Donald Dick confiscated white crystalline
program: substance rolled in a transparent sachet and he
suspected it to be “shabu”. What should he do first?
a. Solitary confinement – isolation cell
a. Record the incident in the logbook
b. Punishment
b. Bring the substance to NBI
c. Floggings – whipping
c. Properly identify the substance
d. Imprisonment – incarceration / commitment /
incapacitation d. Properly preserve the evidence

181. Today, the stand of the Church has become a 187. Which theory of criminal punishment holds that
complete reversal of the past. it was the late Pro-Life Pope punishment is imposed on the offender to allow
John Paul II who reversed this so called: society to vent its anger toward and exact vengeance
a. Ecclesiastical court upon the criminal?
b. Inquisition a. Retribution
c. Ordeal b. Restoration – reparation;
d. Culture of death indemnification
Iron maiden, burning alive, crucifixion, feeding to lions, c. Rehabilitation – reformation
stoning d. Deterrence – FEAR

182. STATEMENT 1: Provincial Prisons/Jails are 188. There are various types of prison programs.
administered and controlled by the Provincial For what purpose is a rehabilitative program?
Government (Governor). - true STATEMENT 2: The a. It secures prisoners from escape or violence
Bureau of Corrections is under the supervision of the (security)
Department of the Interior and Local Government. - b. It employs prisoners in various products or good
false producing tasks (industrial)
c. It attempts to improve a prisoner’s job skills or
a. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false educational achievement (educational)
b. Statement 1 is false, statement 1 is true d. It assigns prisoners to daily routine work like
c. Both statements are true laundry and janitorial (penal servitude)
d. Both statements are false e. Changes behavior of the prisoners towards
becoming a productive and law-abiding citizens
183. Type A jail has a population of ___ offenders:
a. 100 or more 189. There are two (2) inmates arguing over loss of some
b. 21- 99 – type B jail items in their cell. You are the guard on duty. What will
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 you do? 1. They should be segregated especially during the
a. Invite both of them to the office and investigate the withdrawal period (true) – 6 months
matter 2. They should be closely supervised to prevent
b. Poke your gun at both of them to stop the heated attempts to commit suicide or self-mutilation
discussion (yes)
c. Confine the culprit in a segregated room 3. They should not be administered
d. Look for witnesses to testify who is the culprit sedatives/stimulants unless prescribed by a
physician (yes)
190. The ______________ model of correctional 4. They should be transferred to mental
institution focuses in security, discipline and institution of proper psychiatric treatment
order: (no)
a. Rehabilitative – reformation a. 2, 3 and 4
b. Reintegration – return to b. 3, 4 and 1
society c. 4, 1 and 2
c. Medical – health of inmates d. 1, 2 and 3
d. Custodial
196. Jayson was placed in a correctional program
191. These are studies are conducted to determine the which enables him to enhance his employability,
experiences of residents with crimes which are not develop his intellectual faculties, and graduate to
usually reported to the police. What are these studies a free existence in community living all at the same
called? time is referred to as _______________
a. Population surveys a. Livelihood program
b. Police surveys b. Guidance counseling
c. Victimization surveys c. Education program – cornerstone /
d. Information surveys Zebulon Brockway / Elmira
d. Religious program
192. Ms. Maru is a prisoner with heart diseases, she
needs to be treated with a little more care than 197. Stores and basketball courts can also be found in Jail.
other inmates. Which of the following should NOT What rehabilitation program that provides a pre-social
be done by a jail officer? environment within the prison to help the inmates
develop noncriminal ways to coping outside?
a. Ensure that the inmates see the medical a. Psychotherapy
staff regularly b. Behavior therapy
b. Ensure that the inmates comply with his c. Occupational therapy
prescribed diet d. Milieu therapy
c. Avoid assigning strenuous jobs to the
inmate
198. Time in prison is slow and boring and the soul
d. Prescribe the medicine to the heart-
grows bitter. Which of the following mitigate the
patient inmate
oppressiveness of time?
a. Administrative program
193. Sociologists look at corrections as:
b. Security programs
a. The intervention which documents the
c. Recreational program
attitudinal response of offenders and staff to
d. Rehabilitation programs
processes of punishment
b. The medium through which prisoners change e. Custodial program
their behavior and attitudes
c. The consolidation of interactions between 199. How is an offender released from prison or
correctional officers and the prisoners jail?
d. A total institution in which the basic 1. After service of sentence (yes – warden)
physiological needs of prisoners were to be met 2. Issuance of order of the court (yes – release
away from the outside world /probation)
3. Grant of parole (yes – BPP)
4. Grant of pardon (yes – President)
194. What is the function responsibility of 5. Grant of amnesty (yes – president + congress)
correction officers? 6. Any lawful order of competent authority (deportation)
a. 1,3,4,5 and 6
a. Inmates’ health b. 1,2,3,4 and 5
b. Prison security c. 2,3,4,5, and 6
c. Prisoner’s interpersonal relations d. All of those listed above
d. Prison industry
200. According to the routine activities’ theory, the
195. Which of the following procedures should volume and distribution of predatory crimes are
be observed in handling drug addicts who are affected by the following, EXCEPT:
incarcerated?
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 a. Presence of motivated offenders Question: what is the remedy? BAIL
b. Absence of capable guardians
c. Availability of suitable targets • Custodial investigation – investigation
d. Absence of motivated offenders initiated by law enforcement officers inside
the custody of the law enforcement agency.
Routine Activities Theory (Cohen and Felson)
• Presence of motivated offender (desire) Question: what law gave rights to person arrested,
• Availability of suitable targets (capability) detained or under custodial investigation? RA 7438
• Absence of capable guardian (opportunity)
205. The following are agencies involved in corrections
under the Department of Justice, except:
201. This place is where inmates are doing labor or
anything for their livelihood? A. Bureau of Corrections
B. Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – under
a. Hardwood shops
DILG C. Boards of Pardon and Parole
b. Soft wood shops
D. Probation Administration
c. Barbershops
d. Livelihood shops
AGENCIES UNDER DOJ
• Hardwood shops – place for work; industrial place for
• BUCOR
inmates
• NBI
• National Prosecution Service
2 Types of Livelihood Programs • Public Attorney’s Office
• Parole and probation administration
• Industrial program – prisoners are taught to create • Board of Pardons and parole
goods and products (NBP – Handicrafts; CIW – • Bureau of Immigration
Dress making & beauty products) • WPP
• Agricultural program – crops and fruit bearing
trees; live stocks AGENCIES UNDER DILG
• Iwahig – rice and corn o PNP
• Davao – Banana o BJMP
• San Ramon – Corpa o BFP
• Sablayan – Rice and corn & livestock o Local Government Units
▪ Brgy
202. The superintendent is the disciplinary authority ▪ City
(head) in prison while in jail, is the ___. ▪ Municipal
A. Warden ▪ Provincial
B. Assistant warden o PPSC
C. Chief, Custodial force o NAPOLCOM (Attached Agency) – RAB & NAB
D. Chief, Escort team o PLEB

• Assistant warden – head of the classification 206. Also known as the Bureau of Correction Law
and disciplinary board of the BJMP of 2013.
A. RA 10175 – Anti Cyber Crime
203. The center of reformation of the B. RA 10575
probationer is C. RA 10705
D. RA 10707 – Probation Law of 2015
a. the probation administration
b. DOJ 207. Articles 1706 - 1727 of the revised Administrative
c. The community Code (EO 292) as amended is known as
d. The people A. Correction Law – RA 10575 (2013)
B. Jail Management Law – RA 6975 / RA 9263
Tandaan: ang probation ay kasama sa non-institutional C. Prison Law
correction , ito ay isang community based correction. D. Parole and Probation Law – parole – Act 4103 /
probation – PD 968
204. Mr. Paasa is in a temporary custody of a person or
the detention of a person for his own protection or • EO 292 – renamed the BOP to BUCOR
care, to secure from liability, harm, injury or damage.
A. Safekeeping 208. He handled and headed the last batch of prisoners of
B. Preventive imprisonment Alcatraz Prison.
C. Custodial investigation a. Warden Fred Wilkinson
D. Voluntary surrender b. Warden James Bennet
• Preventive imprisonment – temporary c. Warden Elan Lyrd
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 C. Budget and Finance
• James Bennet – the person responsible for D. Mess Services Branch
closing of Alcatraz
5. When the offender is in transit, the ratio of
209. When was the Philippine Prisons placed under
the Bureau of Corrections? _¬¬___ for every offender shall be observed in BJMP.
a. 1989 – EO 292 – renaming of BOP – BUCOR (2009)
c. 1990 A. 1:1+1
b. 1905 – reorganization act of 1905 (Act 1407) B. 1:120
d. 1910 – provincial jails C. 1:7
D. 1:24
210. The jail medical Officer or the jail officer
E. At least 2 Correction officer
designated nurse of the Health Unit will conduct a
thorough physical examination on the newly
6. The BuCor shall maintain the custodial
committed inmate and will note down significant
personnel-to-inmate ratio of?
bodily marks, scars, tattoos and lesions based on the
A. One Custodial Personnel for every 7
medical certificate presented by the committing
Prisoner (1:7)
officer. He or she must ensure that his/her findings
B. One is to One hundred twenty (1:120) for
are congruent to the medical certificate presented.
Educational and Training
Any discrepancy shall warrant further investigation by
C. At least two (2) vehicles must be used in
and reporting of the same to the CHR.
escorting HR/HP inmates.
A. Social Case Study
D. There must be no more than eight (8)
B. Medical Examination
inmates per prisoner’s van
C. Dental Examination
D. Psychological Examination
• Moral and Spiritual - 1:240
• Work and Livelihood - 1:180
210. A process where shall be utilized to determine
the level of violence/risk the inmate poses, either • Sports and Recreational - 1:225
external or internal. This will help in the proper • Health and Welfare - 1:80
classification and segregation of inmates and in the • Behavior Modification - 1:150
design of specific development plans.
A. Psychiatric Evaluation 7. When the offender is in transit, In case of
B. Risk Assessment _______that demands extra precaution additional
C. Case Management guards shall be employed.
D. None of these A. High Profile Inmate
B. High-risk Inmate
3. A branch that takes charge of financial C. Bisexual Inmate
matters especially in programming, budgeting, D. Either of These
accounting, and other activities related to financial
services. It consolidates & prepares financial reports 8. An enemy combatant, high ranking official
and related statements of subsistence outlays and or a civilian in danger of capture or death, typically in
disbursements in the operational of the jail. possession of critical intelligence, data, or authority
A. Budget and Finance Branch marked as an objective for a mission.
B. General Services Branch A. High Value Target
C. Property and Supply Branch B. Security Threat Group
D. Mittimus Computing Branch C. Violent Extremist Offender
D. Terrorist Group
4. This branch takes charge of the preparation E. Subversive Group
of the daily menu, makes foodstuff purchases,
prepares and cooks the food and serves it to the 9. What is the mandatory document to be
inmates. It maintains a record of daily purchases and signed by the detainee in jails if he/she agreed to
consumption and submits a daily report to the abide by the disciplinary measure similar to those
Warden. convicted inmates?
A. Record and Statistic Branch A. Detainee Certification
B. Personnel Management Branch B. Detainee Manifestation or Prison Agreement
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 C. Good Conduct Time Allowance C. not more than 1 month -BJMP—pwde stay
D. Special Time Allowance for Loyalty Baby
D. Not more than 12 months → BUCOR -pwede stay
10. The transfer of inmates to a provincial jail or Baby
vice versa as the occasion may require, the transfer
of inmates from National prison to a provincial jail. 15. A device, contrivance, tool or instrument
The expenses for such transfers shall be borne by the used to hold back, keep in, check or control inmates.
Bureau except the cost of escort service which shall A. Instrument of Restraint
provide by the Philippine National Police may direct B. Iron leg Lock
by whom? C. Handcuffs
A. Warden D. Metallic chains
B. Directors
C. President 16. The inmate’s ___ may be excused from
D. Provincial Administrator mandatory prison labor.
A. Senior Citizens Inmates
11. Mr. Chaps, is a newly arrived inmate B. 56 years old
committed for the first time. He is classified as _____ C. Jail Aide
among the classification of inmates according to D. Colonist``
privileges.
A. 1st class inmate → skilled & semi-skilled The ff. are excused from mandatory prison labor.
B. 2nd Class inmate • Infirmed sick
C. 3rd class inmate →troubled makers, incorrigible • Senior
D. Colonist → • Pregnant
E. Jail Aide→ less supervision, no privilege • Mentally Ill

12. To be a ______, one must be at least a 1st 17. The ____ may grant GCTA to an inmate as a
class inmate and has serve one year immediately matter of privilege for good behavior with no record
preceding the completion of the period specified in of disciplinary infraction or violation of prison rules
the following qualification: has served imprisonment and regulation. Except.
with good conduct for at least 7 years in the case of A. Director of BJMP
life imprisonment. B. Warden
A. 1st class inmate C. President ok
B. 2nd class inmate D. Director of Corrections
C. 3rd class inmate
D. Colonist 18. The Inmates’ earnings that may be used to
buy his needs.
A. ½ of his earnings
13. What Classification of Prisoners According B. ¼ of his earnings
to Degree of Security if the prisoner cannot be trusted C. ¾ of his earnings
in open conditions and pose lesser danger than D. Discretion of Warden
Maximum Security Prisoners in case they escape?
A. Minimum Security Prisoners 19. The telephone calls are permitted for
B. Medium Security Prisoners inmates for a period not exceeding five minutes every
C. Maximum Security Prisoners how many days with good behavior.
D. Any of the Above A. Thirty days B. Seventy-two days
C. Ninety days D. Forty-five days
14. The close confinement in a cell in BJMP shall
be between _____ in any calendar month provided 20. To be considered as the forgotten victim?
that this punishment shall be imposed only in the A. Women B. Victim
case of an incorrigible prisoner, when other C. Offender D. Client
disciplinary measured had been proven ineffective.
A. 1 month to 2 months →BUCOR
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 21. If escorting an inmate, a guard shall keep B. 80% of total confinement
distance of not less than how many paces (steps) C. 2/5 reduction of sentence (R.A. 10592)→ pag di
from his charge. takas
A. Ten B. Six D. 100% of total confinement
C. Fifteen Days D. Forty-Five Days
27. A visit by the wife for a short period, usually
22. The Presiding Judge shall place the witness an hour, more or less, to her incarcerated husband
stand _______. When the prisoners is on the witness during which they are allowed privacy and are
stand, the custodian shall stand between the judge generally understood to have sexual contact.
and the prisoner. A. Maternal Visit
A. At least one and a half meter away from his seat B. Sodomy → most sexual perversion
B. At least forty meters C. Masturbation
C. Not less than 20 meters D. Conjugal Visitation
D. At least One meter and sixty-two centimetre
28. Who shall exercise authority if the warden is
23. In mess hall and dining area for purposes of taken as the hostage, and for all intents and purposes
precaution, the prescribe utensil for inmates shall be the warden shall ceases (stops) authority to
made of: command and the next in command or the ______
A. Wood must takes charges?
B. Paper A. Most Senior
C. Plastic B. Deputy Warden
D. Carton C. London Syndrome
D. Stockholm syndrome
24. Mr. Chaps a prisoner from New Bilibid
Prison carry a pair of metallic spoon and fork in dining 29. It is an act of leaving from jail of an inmate
hall to eat his favorite Chicken inasal with Chicken oil, through unofficial and illegal ways or without any
Chili, Soy sauce and calamanci. As a Corrections legal order from the authorities.
Officer or Jail Officer what will you do? A. Jail Break → more than 2 ang tumakas
A. Confiscate the food and conduct strip search B. Jail Escape
B. Ignore him because its lunch break C. Noise Barrage
C. Confiscate the spoon and fork and make a report D. Jail Incident
D. Conduct surveillance
30. In case of mass jailbreak, all members of the
OPLAN GALUGAD -BUCOR custodial force shall be immediately issued firearms
OPERATION GREYHOUND – BJMP and assigned to critical posts to:
A. Plug off the escape routes
25. The one-fifth of the sentence for loyalty B. To shoot the escape
equivalent shall be deducted from the inmate’s C. Sound the alarm
sentence if, after the inmate abandoned prison due D. Gives warning shots
to disorder arising:
A. Special Time Allowance (STAL) 31. In case of Jailbreaks, who shall immediately
B. Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) sound the alarm and also shall take into consideration
C. Conjugal Visitation the readiness of all communication lines for
D. Conjugal Privilege emergency calls to the outside?
A. Desk Officer → alter ego of the Warden
B. Armorer – issue firearm, collect inventory of
firearms
C. Officer at the Control Center
26. An offender who surrenders from escaping D. Gater → check completeness of documents
because of calamity immediately 48 hours after the
pronouncement of the passing away of calamity shall 32. The following are the duties of the custodial
be granted force in prison, except:
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 B. Escort inmates 39. The maintenance of care and protection
C. Inspect security devices accorded to people who by authority of law are
D. Conduct disciplinary hearing temporarily incarcerated for violation of laws and
also those who were sentenced by the court to serve
33. Who among the following shall be judgment is called?
responsible in the custody of all the properties seized A. Custody
from the detainee prior to his detention? B. Safekeeping
A. Property Custodial Officer C. Maximum Tolerance
B. Chief of Custodial Officer D. Classification
C. Evidence Custodian Officer
D. Court 40. This refers to the institutional record
(national record) of an inmate which consists of his
34. It is the primary objective of Custodial and Mittimus/commitment order, the prosecutor’s
Security Division? information and the decision of the trial court,
A. To prevent riot including that of the appellate court, if any:
B. To implement discipline A. Mittimus Order
C. To prevent escapes B. Carpeta “Inmate record or Jacket”
D. To help in the reformation of prisoners C. Commitment Order
D. Prison record
35. The Custodial Division is in charge of all
matters pertaining to the custody of the prisoners 41. This refers to information concerning an,
and security of the institutions, which of the following the offense he committed inmate’s personal
is considered as the commanding officers? circumstances, the sentence imposed, the criminal
A. Security Officers case numbers in the trial and appellate courts, the
B. Senior Prison Guards date he commenced service of his sentence, the date
C. Supervisor Prison Guards he was received for confinement, the place of
D. Prison Guards confinement, the date of expiration of his sentence,
the number of previous convictions, if any, and his
36. Which of the following is the function of the behavior or conduct while in prison.
Custodial Division? A. Carpeta
A. Supervision of prisoners B. Prison record
B. Escort C. Mittimus Order
C. Keep records D. Commitment Order
D. All of the above
42. The following are the requisites of a valid
37. Any article, item, or thing prohibited by law Mittimus Order EXCEPT:
and/or forbidden by jail rules that would pose as A. Signature of the Judge
security hazards or endanger the lives of inmates. B. Seal of the Court
A. Contraband C. Name of the President
B. Impact Weapon D. Attested of the Clerk of Court
C. Illegal Contrabands
D. Merely Prohibited and Nuisance Contraband 43. It refers to an order of the court directed to
the counsel, litigant and the witnesses not to discuss
38. It is a written order of the court, or any other matters pertaining the case to the reporters to assure
agency authorized by law to issue, entrusting an fair trial.
inmate to a jail for the purpose of safekeeping during A. Commitment order
the pendency of his/her case. B. Mittimus Order
A. Commitment Order C. Habeas Corpus
B. Safekeeping of National Prisoner D. Gag order →aka Subjudice
C. Safekeeping
D. Mittimus Order → for service of sentence 44. All letters passed by censors should bear the
censor’s stamp at the _____ of each page and on the

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 envelope. The letter should be placed back in the who promulgated the decision died. What is the
same envelop and resealed. effect of the Judge’s death to the service of Chaps
A. Back sentence?
B. Conspicuous Area A. His sentence will not be binding anymore
C. Side B. He will have to serve his sentence
D. Top C. His sentence will be suspended
D. His sentenced will be reduced
45. It is designed to improve their
communication and computation skills, such as the 51. The United Nation Standard Minimum Rules
ability to read and write in order to enhance their for the Treatment of Prisoners (UNSMRTP) or the
individual educational level. Designed for a regular Nelson Madela rules prescribes those penal facilities
high school diploma in coordination with DEPED. The should not exceed ____ inmates.
cornerstone of rehabilitation in prison. A. 1:500
A. Apprenticeship B. 1:700
D. Vocational Training C. 1:800
C. Prison Education D. 1:1000
D. Non-Formal Education
52. With respect to the United Nation Standard
46. The Detainee are allowed to smoke cigars Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
and cigarettes, except in prohibited cases. Under the (UNSMRTP), which of the following should NOT be
BuCor manual this is allowed. The statement is- done to the prisoners?
A. Partially True A. Untried prisoners shall be kept separate
B. Partially False from convicted prisoners.
C. Absolutely False B. Young offenders shall be kept separate from
D. Absolutely True adult prisoners.
C. Women prisoners shall be segregated and
47. The visiting room officer shall be responsible kept away from male prisoners.
for compiling the regular visiting list for each inmate: D. Female prisoner shall be allowed to have her
A. Special Visitor children stay with her.
B. Strange Visitor
C. Regular Visitor 53. The minimum number of times in counting
D. Unusual Visitor the inmates on a daily basis. (Bureau of Corrections)
A. 13 times
48. A calamity occurred in municipality B. At least 4 times
prompting the jail warden to let go the inmates. After C. 6 times
48 hours and there was a declaration that the place is D. At least 5 to 6 times → BJMP
safe, inmate returned to their cell. What is their
reward? 54. How do inmates know that they have
A. Visitation Privilege letters?
B. Good food and drinks A. A list of mails for inmates is posted
C. Special time and allowance for loyalty B. A jail guard delivers the letter personally
D. Good Conduct Time Allowance C. An inmate trustees delivers the letters to
the addressee
49. The ___ responsible for handling the keys in D. Inmate with letters is called to the Jail
Women’s quarter and the keys shall be available all Warden’s Office
the time. Note: Dapat makuha ng PDL ang letter within 24
A. Locksmith hours
B. Resident Key Matron
C. Peterman 55. The ____ Program employs prisoners in
D. Any of these various product or good-producing tasks.
A. Agricultural (Minor)
50. Mr. Chaps, was sentenced to imprisonment B. Industrial (Adult)
on March 21, 2013. On March 25, 2013 the Judge C. Operational

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 D. Administrative become mentally ill, if they are not already. This is
• DOMETS OF FRANCE → FREDERICK ANGUSTE referred to as
DEMETZ A. Deathrow phenomenon
• YOUTH → AGRICULTURAL B. Cruelty syndrome
• RE-EDUCATION → FORERUNNER OF MODERN C. Execution syndrome
PENOLOGY →ELMIRA D. None of these
• 4 yrs- life imprisonment → hard labor

Tandaan: Urnammu Code also called as Sumerian PART 2

Code NON INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
210. A judicial action (GRANTED BY COURT) for legal
56. How many days are given to the Disciplinary disposition that allows the offender to remain in the
Board of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to community subject to conditions imposed by the
resolve issue? court?
A. 5 working Days a. Reprieve – granted by the president
B. Within 48 hours b. Probation
c. Commutation – granted by president
C. 30 working Days
d. Parole – granted by BPP
D. 24 Hours
Tandaan: ang probation ay isang pagpapasya ng korte
57. The inmates may request a review of the para sa isang akusadong napatunayang nagkasala pero
findings of the Disciplinary Board and the propriety sya ay pakakawalan kapalit ng mga kondisyon na
and the penalty to the _______. ipinataw ng korte at sya ay sasailalim sa pagbabantay ng
isang probation officer
A. Chairman of Disciplinary Board
• PD 968 – Adult Probation law of 1976
B. Chief, BJMP
C. Central Office/BJMP 211. The concept of probation, from the Latin word
D. Warden or Summary Disciplinary Officer “probatio” which means ___, has historical roots in
the practice of judicial reprieve.
A. walk with faith
58. How long does an inmate mother who gave
B. live with integrity
birth inside the BJMP is allowed to be with his child? C. testing period
A. One month or maybe extended D. promise – word of honor – French – “parole”
B. One year and no extension → BUCOR
C. Relative • Probation
D. DSWD o Probare – to prove or to test
o Probation – testing period
• Parole – French – Parole – word of honor
59. How many days before election does inmate • Pardon – Latin – “pardoun” to forgive
are prohibited from going out? • Amnesty – Latin – “Amnestia” to forget
A. 30 days → AFTER
B. 90 Days 212. For a convicted offender, probation is a
C. 60 Days form of __.
D. 120 Days a. punishment - no – probation is a release
b. treatment – non institutional treatment
60. Which of the following organizations c. enjoyment – no – probation has conditions
donated the Halfway House inside the compound of d. incarceration – no – community based
the Bureau of Corrections?
Tandaan: probation is otherwise known as “judicial
A. Office of the President clemency”
B. Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
C. Asia Crime Prevention Foundation 213. In probation system’s philosophy and
D. Japan International Cooperation Agency concept, it is stated that the individual has the
ability to ____ and to modify his anti-social
behavior with the right kind of help.
61. Opponents of capital punishment claim that
a prisoner's isolation and uncertainty over their fate A. challenge
constitute a form of mental cruelty and those B. none of these
especially long-time death row inmates are liable to C. change
D. aggravate his behavior
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 noong 1937 sa kaso ng PP vs Vera
214. The purpose of the decree on probation shall be
to ? 219. A shoemaker and became the father of probation
A. provide an opportunity for the reformation of in the U.S?
a penitent offender a. Mathew Davenport Hill – father of probation in
B. prevent the commission of offenses England
C. promote the correction and rehabilitation of an b. Edward Savage – 1st appointed probation officer
offender by providing him with individualized c. John Augustus
treatment d. Teodulo Natividad – father of probation in the
D. All of these Philippines

Paalala: wag excited sumagot bestie kapag nakakakita 220. He is considered as the father of Probation in
ng all of these or all of the above pag isipan mo pa ring England.
mabuti kung lahat ba ng choices ay pasok na sagot sa a. Matthew Davenport Hill
tanong. b. Father Cook
c. John Augustus
215. A person who is placed (granted) under d. Edward Savage
probation.
• Fr. Rufus Cook – successor of John Augustus
a.Petitioner – person applying for probation
when he died in 1858.
b.client
c. Probationee 221. It was held as the 1st probation officer
d. probationer employed by the government:
a. John Augustus
client – general term for person granted probation, parole and b. Teodulo C. Natividad
pardon c. Edward N. Savage
d. Mattew Davenport
216. He is the father of probation in the
Philippines 222. Federal (USA wide) Probation act signed by
President Calvin Coolidge became a Law on _____.
a. Ferdinand Marcos – President that
A. April 26, 1878
signed PD 968
B. 1899
b. Manuel Roxas – 1st president who
granted Amnesty to HUKBALAHAP C. 1887
c. Teodulo Natividad – Principal author D. March 4, 1925
of PD 968
d. Ramon Bagatsing Sr.- co-author of Questions:
PD 968 • When did FM signed PD 968? July 24, 1976
• When did the PD 968 took effect? January 3, 1978
Other Contributions of Teodulo Natividad
223. Probation in Philippines was first introduced by
▪ RA 4864 – Police Act of 1966 / POLCOM Law virtue of ___ also known as Philippine Probation Act
▪ RA 5487 – Private Security Agency Law of 1935
▪ RA 6506 – Criminology Board Examination A. HB 393
▪ PD 968 – Probation law of 1976 B. PD 968
C. Act 4221
217. Idea of probation first existed early in the 19 th D. RA 4221
century in
• 1935 – under commonwealth
a. Japan • House Bill 393 – bill filed by Natividad and
b. U.S.A. Bagatsing proposing to bring back probation
c. England – parole (1972)
d. Ireland – Irish system (Walter Crofton)
224. Celebrated case which paved the way for declaring
218. When does probation started? unconstitutional of the first probation law of November
a. 1938 16, 1937
b. 1841 – Boston, Massachusetts A. People vs. Vera
c. 1896 B. People vs. De Vera
d. 1932 C. People vs. De Vega
D. People vs. Vega Accused: Judge Jose Vera
Tandaan: Sa PILIPINAS ang probation ay nagsimula
noong 1935 by virtue of Act 4221 na tinawag na 1st 225. What law grants probation to first time offenders
probation law kung saan ay naabolished naman ito who are sent to prison terms of not more than six (6)
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 years? 231. It is a report on the background of the convict,
a. Presidential Decree No. 448 prepared for the judge to decide on the approval or
b. Presidential Decree No. 968 denial of application of probation.
c. Presidential Decree No. 603 a. Probation Report
d. Presidential Decree No. 1184 b. Post-Sentence Investigation Report
c. Pre-Sentence Investigation
Follow up Question: what law is considered as the child Report
probation law? PD 603 d. Pre-Trial Report
e.
Tandaan: PD 603 – the child and youth welfare code; Tandaan: ang report na ito ay kailangang maipasa
magna carta for children; child probation law within 60 days. Must also be submitted to the same
court.
226. Who grants probation?
a. Probation officer – conducts PSI and 232. After receiving the PSIR, within how many days must
conducts supervision a judge decide whether to grant or deny the application
b. Solicitor general – prosecutor for appellate for probation?
cases (CA & SC); lawyer of the government in a. 5 days
case of litigation. (SG Jose Calida) b. 15 days
c. Court c. 30 days
d. All of the above d. 60 days

227. Where the application for probation should be SUMMARY FOR APPLICATION FOR PROBATION
filed?
a. Board of Pardons and Parole – application Follow up Questions pertaining to Probation:
for parole
b. Office of the Solicitor General • When will you apply for probation ➔ within 15
c. Trial court days after conviction
d. Appellate court – CA & SC (aka Review Courts) • What do you call the applicant for probation?
PETITIONER
• What shall be submitted by the petitioner within
Specific Answer: the application for probation shall be 15 days? APPLICATION FORM
filed on the same court where you were convicted • Where you will apply for probation? SAME COURT
• What is the requirement before the grant of
228. What court will you apply for Probation? probation? PSI
A. Regional Trial Court for 6 years and above • How many days is given to finish the PSI? 60 days
B. MTC or MCTC for 6 years and below • What shall be submitted by the PPO within 60 days?
C. Same court, where you had been convicted PSI
D. Any of these • Where will the PPO submit his PSIR? Same court
• How many days will the court decide to grant or deny
229. It serves as the basis in granting probation to probation? 15 days
qualified applicants.
a. Post Investigation Report 233. The judge approves or denies the grant of probation
b. Pre Sentence Investigation report based on the report of the
c. Admission report a. Social worker
d. Post Sentence Investigation b. Probation officer
c. Prosecutor
Follow up Questions: how many days is given to the d. Police officer
PPO to finish and submit his PSIR? Answer = within 60
days 234. The approval of the application of probation is
done by the Judge thru the issuance of
230. Which of the following is NOT an objective in the a. Probation Citation Ticket
conduct of interview of probation applicant? b. Probation Order
a. To diagnose the applicant’s c. Probation Certificate
problems d. Probation Clearance
b. To determine how the person shall respond
to supervision Follow up Question: When will the probation order take effect?
c. To gather information about the UPON ISSUANCE
person
d. To determine his paying capacity 235. What is the effect of the grant of probation?
a. The prisoner is sent to half-way house
Tandaan: ang probation is FREE of charge/ libre/walang b. The execution of sentence is suspended
bayad c. The probationer is sent to prison
d. The prison term is doubled
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 a. Yes, because his sentence is less than 6 years
• Specific answer – suspension of criminal liability and 1 day
b. No, because he already appealed his case
Follow up Question: Is civil liability affected by probation? c. No, because he is disqualified
NO d. Yes, because his 1st sentence is non
probationable and his 2nd sentence is a
236. When shall probation order take effect? probationable offense.
A. Three days after issuance
B. Three days prior to issuance 241. Parole and Probation Administration is under the
direction of?
C. Upon its issuance
A. Department of Finance – BIR, Customs,
D. Upon reporting to the probation officer
Treasury, BSP
237. Waiting for the decision of the court on the B. Department of Justice
application for probation, the offender applying C. Department of Interior and Local
for probation _______ Government
D. BJMP
A. Must stay in prison as a detainee
B. Maybe set free without bail 242. The probationer and his probation program shall be
C. Maybe released on bail or recognizance under the control and supervision of ___?
D. all of these a. Probation officer
b. Board of pardons and parole
Follow up Questions: c. Court
• What if the petitioner while applying for probation d. All of the above
filed forbail. Then the PPO summon him for the
243. The one who investigates (psi) for the court a
conduct of PSI, but the petitioner did not show
referral for probation or supervises a probationer or
himself within 72 hours? ABSCONDING
both
PETITONER
a. police officer
• If the accused whose application for probation was
granted failed to show himself with the PPO within b. probation officer
72 hours? ABSCONDING PROBATIONER c. intelligence officer
• Can an absconding petitioner or absconding d. law enforcer
probationer apply again for probation? NO!!!!!
244. Juan dela Cruz was sentenced to serve a penalty
• Why? We can only apply for probation ONCE
of Prision Mayor. Is he qualified to apply for
in a lifetime
probation?
238. Probation shall be denied if the court finds that A. Yes
_______. B. True
C. No
a. Probation will depreciate the seriousness of D. False
the offense committed. (Ex. Murder)
b. The offender is in need of correctional • Prision Mayor – 6 years & 1 day up to
treatment (ex. Heinous crime) 12 years (DQ)
c. There is undue risk that during the period
of probation the offender will commit Tandaan: Prision Correccional below can apply
another crime (recidivist, habitual for probation.
delinquent) • Prision correccional – 6 months & 1
d. All of the choices day up to 6 years (Q)

239. Is the denial of probation appealable?

a. It depends on the violation
b. Yes 245. Bebe Josh was convicted to a prison term
c. No of prision correccional. Will he qualify for
d. Partially No probation?
a. No, his sentence is six (6) years and one (1)
Follow up Question: why? Probation is NOT a right but day
only a PRIVILEGE b. No, his sentence is more than six (6) years
and one (1) day
240. Mr. Bogie was convicted of a crime and sentenced c. Yes, his sentence is less than six (6) years
to an imprisonment term of 8 years, since he is and one (1) day
disqualified for probation, he decided to appeal his d. Yes, his sentence is three (3) years and one
case to a higher court. The appellate court declared (1) day
him again guilty but to a lesser penalty of six years. Can
he apply now for probation? 14 Disqualifications for Probation
(KAPAG NABASA MO ITO, SUMAGOT KA NG NO!)
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 • Above 6 years sentence Reclusion perpetua – DQ
• TRESE PMC
• Youth offender ➔ PD 603 250. Who are disqualified to apply for probation?
a. Those sentences to serve a prison term of
• Once on probation
more than 6 years - DQ
• 2nd time offender (except if the 1st offense is
b. Those who have once been placed on
penalized by not more than 6 months)
probation under this law - DQ
• Sentence 1 month below
c. Those whose serving sentence when the
• Election code violation probation has taken effect – DQ
• Wage rationalization law (537 + 33 pesos) d. All of the above
• Videogram Law
• RA 9165 (except sec. 12, 14, 17, 57 & 70)
• Undergoing trial WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED FROM APPLYING
• Undergoing appeal FOR PROBATION? Answer:
• Lapsed 15 days a. Those who are sentenced to serve a
• Convicted before January 3, 1978 maximum term of imprisonment of
more than six (6) years;
246. Violations of the following Special Laws shall b. Those who are convicted of any crime
disqualify an offender to avail of the benefits of PD against the national security;
968 except, c. Those who have previously been
A. Omnibus Election Code convicted by final judgment of an
B. Robbery offense punished by imprisonment of
C. Wage Rationalization Act more than six (6) months and one (1)
D. Videogram Law day and / or a fine of more than one
thousand (Php1,000.00) pesos;
247. As a general rule Violation of Comprehensive d. Those who have been once on probation
Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 is qualified to apply for under the provisions of this Decree; and
Probation, EXCEPT: e. Those who are already serving sentence
A. Section 12 at the time the substantive provisions of
B. Section 14 this Decree became applicable pursuant
C. Section 13 to Section 33 hereof.
D. Section 17 f. Those legally disqualified under special
E. Section 70 penal laws:
(1) Offenders found guilty of any election
offense in accordance with Section 264
248. This decree mandated the disqualification of the of BP Blg. 881 (Omnibus Election Code);
petitioner’s application for probation if an appeal is (2) Offenders found guilty of violating RA
perfected. No. 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act, as
A. PD 1357 amended);
(3) Offenders found guilty of violating RA
B. BP 76
No. 9165, The Comprehensive
C. PD 968
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, except
D.PD 1257
Section 12, 14, 17, and 70
• PD 1257 – if a petitioner chose to appeal, he
/she loses the chance to apply for probation 251. Bulldog is 17 years old when he was convicted for
• RA 10707 – an appellant may still apply for the crime of theft. Can he apply for probation under
probation provided that the decision of the the adult probation system?
lower court is a non probationable offense a. no, because he is entitled for parole
and the decision of the appellate court is a b. no, because his crime is theft
probationable offense. c. no, because he is only 17 years old
d. no, because he is convicted of a crime
249. Which of the following cases is disqualified to
apply for probation? Tandaan: Except if the child will avail PD 603
A. Infanticide – reclusion perpetua
B. Simple Theft
252. How many times an offender be granted probation
C. Malicious Mischief
under PD 968
D. Unjust Vexation
a. Never
b. Twice
Summary
c. Only once
• Penalty of Arresto Menor – DQ
d. 3 times
• Penalty of Arresto Mayor to Prision
Scenario Question: In 2010 a child named nene (15) was
Correccional – DQ
convicted of the crime of theft and penalized with 3 years
• Penalty of Prision mayor up to
of imprisonment, she decided to apply for probation and
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was granted. After 10 years nene was again convicted of d. Go and play in a gambling den
theft and again decided to apply for probation. Can she
apply? ANS. YES!!! 258. The following are conditions of probation:
• 2010 – PROBATION – UNDER PD 603 EXCEPT:
• 2020 – PROBATION – UNDER PD 968
a. Granted by the court (yes)
253. Those that have been once on probation under the b. He was once on Probation
Probation Law: c. Must not have committed any crime against
A. are qualified to apply for probation national security (yes)
B. are disqualified to apply for probation d. Penalty should not exceed six years
C. may be granted for another probation imprisonment (yes)
D. should be confined in prison
259. Under rules and methods employed by
254. Who shall have the control over the probationer probation, what is the maximum number of minor
once the latter is permitted to reside under the violations that would result in the revocation of the
jurisdiction of another court? probation order?
a. Regional Director A. 5 Violations
b. Executive judge of the municipal court B. 3 Violations
c. Executive Judge of the first instance (RTC) C. 4 Violations
d. Appellate court D. 2 Violations
• *Major violation = max of 3x ➔ revoked
OUTSIDE TRAVEL OF PROBATIONERS
• 1-9 days = Free to go 260. In the hearing for the violation committed by the
• 10-30 days = travel permit from the PPO probationer, the latter shall have the right to be
• Above 30 days = travel permit from the CPPO informed of the violation charged and to adduce
• Change residence = Court evidence in his favor. This right is in pursuant to his
• Travel abroad = NO! right to ___?
a. Equal protection
255. Pedro Juana was sentenced to serve an b. Presumption of innocence
imprisonment of six months, how many years would c. Miranda rights
be the duration of his probation? d. Due process of law

a. One year Process of Revocation of Probation

b. Two years • Step 1 – PPO – fact finding investigation (5W1H)
c. Shall not exceed two years • Step 2 – PPO – submit Violation Report ➔ Court
d. Shall not be more than six years • Step 3 – Court – issuance of WOA
• Step 4 – Court – summary hearing (PPO vs Client)
Period of Probation • Step 5 – Court – Decision
▪ Dismiss the VR
• Rule # 1 – if the sentence of the probationer is ▪ Modification of Probation order
not more than 1 year, the period of probation is ▪ Revocation Order = serve the
not more than 2 years original sentence!
• Rule # 2 – if the sentence of the probationer is
more than 1 year, the period of probation is not 261. What is nature in hearing the violation of a
more than 6 years probation?
A. Formal
Example: Robbery – sentence = 6 years B. Summary
Period: not more than 6 years C. Due process
D. None of the above
256. How long is the period of probation of a defendant
sentenced to a term of imprisonment of more than
Follow up Question – What degree of evidence
one (1) year?
needed to prove the violation of probation? Clear
A. Not to exceed 6 years and convincing evidence
B. Not to exceed 8 years
C. Not to exceed 10 years 262. What should the court do where the accused
D. Not to exceed 2 years violated the terms and conditions of his probation?
a. Court releases the probationer to
257. A probationer is allowed to do the following the community
except? b. Revoked and let the probationer
a. Stay away from bad associates served his sentence
b. Work regularly to support his family c. Court order the probationer to
apply for parole
c. Make periodic office report (mandatory)
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 d. Court should allow the probationer Follow up Questions:
to continue his probation • What is the relationship between the
court and the probation officer? Amicus
Follow up Question – What document will be issued by Curiae (friend of court)
the court in case of revocation? REVOCATION ORDER • What is the relationship between the P.O and
the probationer? – supervision
263. If the Probationer did not comply with the
conditions, if the reasons for non-compliance is not 268. What is the effect of the termination of
meritorious the court will issue a ____. probation?
A. termination order
B. Warrant of Arrest a. Erase criminal records
C. OAR b. Operate to restore civil rights lost or
D. Revocation Order suspended because of conviction
c. Both A and B
SUMMARY OF DOCUMENTS d. None of the above

269.
DIFFERENCES PROBATION PAROLE

APPLICATION Application Formal

Granted by Court BPP
form petition
whom?
BACKGROUND PSI / PSIR PPI / PPIR
Similarities Both under the supervision
INVESTIGATION (within 60 (within 30
of Parole and probation
days) days)
officer
APPROVAL Probation Release
Order Document
264. What is the effect of the recommitment of a
Probationer? Complaint Violation Violation
Report report or
A. Serve the remaining portion of the his Infraction
sentence report (if
committe
B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum d a crime)
sentence
C. Minimum sentence impose Revocation Revocation Order of
D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in Order Arrest and
Recommit
full
ment

• parole = serve the remaining maximum Termination Termination CFRD –

sentence Order certificate
of final
release
265. When does probation revocable before the final and
discharge of the probationer by the court for the discharge
violation of any of the conditions of probation.
Volunteer Probation Aides may be appointed from
a. any time during probation
among the citizens of ____
b. 1st 3 months of the probationer
A. Good religious background
c. after 1 year under probation
B. High Educational Level
d. none of the above
C. Good Repute and Probity
266. Modifications of conditions for probation is D. High Social Standing
allowed ___.
• *also known as probation assistants
A. 15 days after granting it
B. At any time during supervision QUALIFICATIONS OF PROBATION ASSISTANTS/
C. Upon the application of the community AIDES
D. Any of these
• 18 years old
267. Who is authorized to modify the condition of • At least HS graduate
probation? • Living in the same locality
• Good repute and probity
a. Judge • No salary = pure volunteerism
b. Probationer – person under probation • Contract – 2 years
c. probation officer – conducts PSI and
supervision
d. all of the above 270. Maximum number of probationers under
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 supervision of a probation aide 276. Before the conduct of supervision, the
A. 3 probationer and his Probation Officer will prepare
B. 7 a _____.
C. 5 A. Associate Plan
D. 9 B. Supervision & Treatment Plan
Maximum Case Loads C. Treatment Program
D. Orientation Plan
• Minimum case loads (short term
probation) – 10 cases 277. One of the mandatory conditions to a probationer is
• Maximum case loads (long terms to present himself to the probation officer designated
probation – 3 cases to undertake his supervision within ___ from receipt
of said order.
271. Probation aids shall have the term in office for A. 24 hours
___? B. 72 hours
a. 3 years C. 48 hours
b. 1 year D. 150 hours
c. 2 years
d. 4 years 278. The following are considered as discretionary
conditions of probation except
272. When does an applicant who was granted probation a. Drinking intoxicated liquor to excess
report to the assigned Probation Officer for Interview? (discretionary)
b. Abstain from visiting house of all ill
repute (discretionary)
a. Within thirty-six (36) hours from
c. Report at least once a month
receipt of probation order
(mandatory)
b. Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of
d. Cooperate with the program of
probation order
probation (discretionary)
c. Within seventy-two (72) hours from
his receipt of the probation order 279. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving
d. Within twenty-four (24) hours from and qualified petitioners, when does it become a
receipt of probation order matter of right?
A. After submission of the PSIR
273. He is a convicted defendant whose application for B. When the convict files a petition for
probation has been given due course by the court but probation
fails to report to the probation officer or cannot be C. When the appeal was undertaken
located within a reasonable period of time. D. When the probation is approved
A. Absconding Petitioner
B. Absconding Probationer 280. Who is the ultimate beneficiary of Probation
C. Disobedient Petitioner Law?
D. Uncooperative Petitioner A. Criminal - Release
B. Society
274. Probation is a privilege granted to deserving and
C. Family – became complete
qualified petitioners, when does it become a matter
of right? D. Governor
A. After the submission of the PSIR
281. It refers to those that handle the investigation
B. When the convict files a petition for probation
of petitioners for probation, and the supervision
C. When the appeal was undertaken
of probationers, parolees and conditional
D. When his probation is approved
pardonees.
A. Parole and Probation Administration
Other answer: when the applicant or the petitioner is a CHILD
B. Board of Pardons and Parole
/ CICL
C. Secretary of Justice
275. Who appoints Probation Administrator, Regional D. Department of Justice
Probation Officers and Assistant Probation Officers?
A. DILG Secretary DIFFERENCES PPA BPP
B. President
C. DOJ Secretary Department DOJ DOJ
D. Administrator
Functions Conducts Grants and
Tandaan: All heads of the department, bureaus and investigation revokes
agencies are appointed by the president but will under parole
the attestation of Commission on appointment and
confirmation of the civil service commission.

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Functions Conducts Recommen
ds the b. The Parole and Probation Administrator
supervision
executive c. The Secretary of Justice
clemencies d. The Court who placed him on probation

Leader Administrator Chairman / Sec. 288. A drug user (sec 57 – voluntary surrender) who is
DOJ placed under probation may be made to serve his
sentence by the court if he ________
a. Becomes unruly and undisciplined
282. An attached agency of the Department of Justice b. Commits another offense
which provides a less costly alternative to c. He is 21 years old
imprisonment of offenders who are likely to respond d. Violates any of the conditions of his
to individualized community based treatment probation
programs.
a. BJMP - DILG • Sec 12, 14, 17, 57, & 70 RA 9165 –
b. Bureau of Corrections allowed to be given probation
c. Provincial Government - DILG
d. Parole and Probation Administration 289. All data gathered about the probation applicant
shall be treated ________.
a. Comprehensively
b. Appropriately
283. A term means a friend of a court c. Confidentially
A. Amicos curae d. Judiciously
B. Amigos curae
C. Amicus curiae • LEA – secrecy discipline
D. None of the above • CDI – code of omerta / code of silence

Amicus – Plural Form

Amici – Singular form

284. PPA is headed by: 290. Is the court order revoking the grant of
a. Director – head of a bureau probation appealable?
b. Administrator a. Definitely yes, it is appealable
c. Secretary – head of a department b. Definitely no, it is not appealable
d. Superior – head of a unit / team c. It depends on the outcome of the
investigation
285. Probation officer may authorize a probationer to d. It depends on the violations committed
travel outside his area of operational territorial
jurisdiction for a period of 291. Pedro Ayog is a probationer who is ordered by
a. 1-5 days the Court to pay certain amounts to the victim as
b. 5-10 days part of his civil liability. To whom shall he pay the
amount for remittance of the victim?
c. 10-30 days
d. 30 days a. Municipal treasurer
b. Cashier of the trial court
286. When will you close a probation case? c. Clerk of Court of the Trial Court
A. When the probationer absconds the place d. Cashier of the Probation Office
B. When he incurred violations
C. When there is recommendation for revocation 3 Ways of Paying Civil Liability
D. When the termination order is approved • Pay personally to the victim
• Bank details of the victim
When to terminate Probation?
• Thru the clerk of court
• Death of a probationer
• Grant of pardon 292. A French word meaning “word of honor”
• Grant of amnesty a. Pardon
• Deportation of an alien probationer b. Probation
• Completion of period of probation (2-6 Rule) c. Parole
d. Amnesty
287. The Probation Officer and Volunteer Probation Aides
undertake supervision and visitation of the
• Pardon – latin – Pardoun – to forgive
probationer. However, control over the probationer
• Amnesty – latin – Amnesty – to forget / oblivion
and probation program is exercised by:
• Probation – latin – Probatio / Probare = testing
a. The Chief of Police of the place where he/she
period / test or prove
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 293. Under the Indeterminate Sentence Law, who A. 3 years
acts as the chairman of the Board of Pardons and B. 5 years
Parole? C. 4 years
a. PNP Chief D. 6 years
b. DILG Secretary
c. DOJ Secretary Tandaan: without reappointment
d. Chief Executive
295. It is an executive clemency whereby the
7 Composition of the BPP convicted person should serve part of his
Ex Officio Chairman – DOJ Secretary sentence?
Ex officio Member – PPA, Administrator a. Pardon
b. Parole
5 Regular Members c. Probation
▪ Sociologist d. Amnesty
▪ Lawyer
▪ Psychiatrist • specific answer: conditional pardon
▪ Clergy or educator
▪ Any professional Tandaan: conditional pardon requires that the
applicant must serve ½ of the minimum
294. Maximum term of office for those appointed
as members of the Board of Pardon and Parole.
296. It is a conditional release after the prisoner’s C. Walter Crofton
conviction is final and executory and has already D. Edward Savage
served the minimum period of the sentence
imposed to him. • Irish System – Walter Crofton
A. Parole
B. Word of Hohor 301. Which is considered the forerunner (1st version) of
B. Parole d’ Honeur parole?
D.Probare
A. Mark system – founded by Maconochie
297. Parole is a matter of ___. B. Solitary system – Pennsylvania system
a. privilege b. right C. Benefits of a clergy – power of the church
c. grace d. requirement to conduct trial and give judgment
NOTE: probation – privilege D. Congregate system – Auburn System
Parole – privilege
Pardon – an act of grace 302. Which of the following requirements shall qualify a
prisoner for parole?
1. Confinement in jail or prison to serve an
298. Parole is not claimed as a right but the Board of Parole
indeterminate sentence (minimum sentence)
grants it as a privilege to a qualified prisoner. This is statement
2. Maximum period exceeds one (1) year
is: A. Partially true C. True
pursuant to a final judgment of conviction
B. Partially false D. False (true)
299. Among the following, which has the authority to 3. Service of the minimum period of said sentence
grant parole? a. President
less the good conduct time allowance earned (true)
b. Board of Pardons and Parole 4. Service of 1/2 of the minimum period of
c. Director of Prison sentence (conditional pardon)
d. Court a. 4, 1 and 2
b. 2, 3 and 4
Summary c. 3, 4 and 1
• Who grants probation? – Court d. 1, 2 and 3
• Who recommends probation? PPO
• Who grants parole? BPP 14 DQ’S FOR PAROLE
• Who recommends parole? PPO • Life imprisonment
• Who grants pardon? President • Reclusion perpetua
• Who recommends pardon? BPP • Death penalty
• Who grants GCTA and STAL? C, BJMP/Director, • TRESE-PC
Bucor, Wadern • Sentence 1 year below
• Habitual delinquent
300. He is the Governor/Superintendent in Norfolk • Insane
Island, a penal colony in the East of Australia and
• Art 157, RPC – Evasion of Sentence
initiated the famous “Mark System”.
• Art 159, RPC – violation of conditional
A. Alexander Maconochie
pardon
B. Edward Savage
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 • Election code violation is individual)
• On going trial
• On going appeal 307. Director of Prisons has the responsibility to forward
• Sentence of FINE only the document to the board, ____ before the
expiration of prisoner’s minimum sentence.
• Sentence of destierro
A. 15 days
B. 45 days
303. All except one are the requisites to be eligible for
C. 30 days
review of a Parole cases.
D. 60 days
A. Final conviction – yes!
B. maximum period of sentence exceeds one
year – yes! Summary of Parole Application
C. served the minimum period of said sentence • Step 1 – 30 days before the expiration of the
– yes! prisoners minimum sentence, the director of the
D. None of the above BuCor shall submit the Carpeta to the BPP(1)
• Step 2 – the petitioner shall submit his formal
304. The following are disqualifications for petition to the BPP (2)
parole EXCEPT one: • Step 3 – the BPP will order the PPO to conduct PPI
a. those who escape from confinement or within 30 days and submit PPIR to the BPP.
evaded sentence (DQ) • Step 4 – the BPP will have an en banc proceeding (7
b. those convicted of offense punished by compositions) ➔ voting (majority)
death penalty, reclusion perpetua or life • Step 5 – the BPP will issue a release document
imprisonment (dq) (discharge on parole) ➔ “parolee or client”
c. those who are habitual delinquents (dq)
d. none of the above
308. It is an investigation conducted by a parole
305. The following are disqualifications for Parole to be officer made before the grant of Parole
granted. a. Post Sentence Investigation
b. Pre Probation and Parole System
a.who escaped from confinement or evaded Investigation
sentence; (yes) c. Pre parole investigation
d. Pre parole and investigation report.
b. those who have pending criminal case; (yes)
c. habitual delinquencies; (yes) 309. The board shall assess and determine whether the
d. suffering from any mental disorder; and (yes) petitioner is qualified for Parole, the decision or action
e.conviction is on appeal (dq) must be suspended by ____ of the members of the
A. a,b,c, and e board.
B. a,b,c, and d A. 4 votes
C. b,c,d, and e B. Majority
D. a,b,c,d, and e C. 5 members of the Board
D. at least four (4) votes
306. All except one are objectives of the Parole
System. 310. If petition for Parole was granted, BOARD will
issue a ____ or specifically known as discharge on
A. It standardize the penalty
parole.
B. Prevent unnecessary and excessive deprivation
A. Release Document
of liberty (early release)
B. Final Release & Discharge –
C. Uplift and redeem valuable Human, material and
termination of parole
economic usefulness (productive)
C. Discharge on Parole
D. Individualize the administration of criminal
D. Summary Report – submitted
law, without prejudice to the basic needs of
before the issuance of CFR
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 outside travel of a parolee his area of jurisdiction for
311. The board shall assess and determine whether the a period of NOT more than ___.
petitioner is qualified for Parole, the decision or action A. 30 days B. 15 days
must be suspended by ____ of the members of the C. 20 days D. 10 days
board.
A. 4 votes 317. If a travel of a Parolee is more than 30 days shall be
B. Majority approved by the ____.
C. 5 members of the Board A. Regional Director
D. at least four (4) votes B. Probation & Parole Officer
C. BOARD
D. Administration
311. One of the mandatory conditions attached to the
parolee is to report at least once a month for those 318. A parolee may work or travel abroad if he has NO
residing outside Metro Manila/to report at least twice pending criminal case in any court. Application for
a month for those who are residing in Metro Manila. travel and work abroad
A. True shall be approved by the Administration and
B. Partially True confirmed by the ____.
C. False A. Regional Director C. BOARD
D. Partially False B. Probation and Parole Officer D. Administration
Other names: board of indeterminate sentence (old name of
312. The Probation and Parole Officer submits ___ if BPP)
parolee commits any violation of the terms and
conditions stated in the release document. 319. Why is probation service analogous (similar) to
A. Violation Report parole service?
B. Progress Report a. Both have similar investigation (PSI / PPI)
C. Infraction Report and supervision (PPO) functions.
D. Summary Report b. Both services are performed by the
prosecutors.
Follw up Question: What if the parolee c. Both services are performed by alcoholics.
committed another crime while under parole? (false)
INFRACTION REPORT d. Both services are under the courts. (false)

313. Upon receipt of the Report the BOARD may issue 320. It is exercise exclusively within the sound discretion
an ____ against the parolee. of the President for the objective of preventing
A. Warrant of Arrest miscarriage of Justice or correcting manifests
B. Search Warrant injustice.
C. Order of Arrest A. Parole – granted by BPP
D. Order of Arrest & Recommitment (OAR) B. Pardon (yes)
C. Executive Clemency
314. What is the effect of the recommitment of D. Reprieve (yes)
a Parolee? A. Serve the remaining portion of his
sentence
B. Serve the remaining portion of the maximum
4 Types of Executive Clemencies (PARC)
sentence C. Minimum sentence impose
D. Serve the original sentence of imprisonment in full • P - PARDON
• A – AMNESTY
315. As a general rule, a Parolee may not transfer • R – REPRIEVE
residence stated in the release document except if • C – COMMUTATION
the petition for transfer of residence is approved by
____. 321. Who has the authority to assist the Chief
A. Regional Director Executive in his exercise of the power to grant
B. Probation & Parole Officer executive clemency?
C. BOARD A. DOJ
D. Administration B. BOARD / BPP
C. Administration
Outside Travel of Parolee D. Administrator

a. 1 – 30 days = permit from C,PPO 322. The act of grace from a sovereign power inherent
b. Above 30 days = permit from the RD of the PPA in the state which exempts an individual from the
c. Change residence = permit from the RD of the PPA punishment which the law imposes or prescribes for his
d. Travel abroad – no pending case, approved by PPA crime, extended by the President thru the
and confirmed by the BPP recommendation of the Board of Parole and Pardon is
called:
A Chief Probation and Parole Officer may authorize a. Amnesty – General pardon ; blanket pardon
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c. Probation d. General pardon
d. Pardon
330. Pardon can be extended to any of the cases,
323. Is a pardon which is conceded to a single individual EXCEPT:
for an ordinary crime. E. Carnapping
a. General pardon – amnesty F. Impeachment
b. Absolute pardon – no limits, no conditions, total G. Estafa
extinction of criminal liability (indeclinable) H. Parricide
c. Conditional pardon – limited, with conditions,
partial extinction of 7 DQ for Pardon
criminal liability (declinable) • Impeachment
d. Special pardon • Tax cases
• Civil contempt
Q – pardon granted to a group of political offender
• Election code violation
324. It refers to leniency or mercy. • Art 157, RPC – evasion (1 year)
a. Power • On going trial
b. Clemency – forgiveness • On going appeal
c. Grace
331. Pardon by the President shall be
d. Damages
extended ____.
325. A kind of pardon which applies to all persons
A. Before Prosecution of Criminal Action
falling on a certain category.
B. After Conviction of Final Judgment
a. Special pardon
C. After Filling of Complaint/Information
b. Absolute pardon
D. Upon the discretion of the President
c. Conditional pardon
d. General pardon
Tandaan: pardon cannot be extended to people under trial
326. The case where the Supreme Court laid down
• Parole – early release after serving the
the doctrine that the absolute pardon removes all
minimum sentence Conditional pardon – early
that is left of the consequences of conviction, and
release after serving the ½ if minimum Parole-
that it is absolute in so far it restores the
granted by BPP
pardonee to full civil and political rights.
• ConPar – granted by the president
E. Cristobal vs. Labrador
332. A pardon violator upon conviction will be
F. Fernandez vs. Aquino liable for imprisonment of “prision
G. People vs. Galit correctional”.
H. None of these A. Article 95 of RPC
B. Article 59 of RPC
327. What branch of government has the sole
C. Article 159 of RPC
authority to exercise pardon?
D. A and C
a. Executive branch
b. Judicial branch
• Art 157 – actual escape
c. Legislative branch
• Art 158 – failure to return after calamity
d. Nota
• Art 159 – violation of conditional pardon
328. Kind of Executive Clemency which exempts an
individual within certain limits or conditions from the 333. On Executive Clemency petition filed by prisoner
punishment that the law inflicts for the offense he has should be addressed to ____.
committed resulting from the partial extinction of his A. Board
criminal liability. B. Administrator
A. Absolute Pardon C. Chairman of BPP
B. Reprieve D. President
C. Commutation of Sentence
D. Conditional Pardon Tandaan: all applicants of executive clemencies shall
write a letter addressed “TO” the president “Thru”
329. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal the BPP
liability of the individual to whom it is granted without
any condition. Follow up Question: Who shall endorse to the Board the
petition for absolute or conditional pardon if the crime
a. Special pardon committed is against the national security?
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 B. COMELEC c. Executive clemency
C. DOJ Secretary d. none of the above
D. DND Secretary
340. It is an act of clemency which changes a heavier
335. Any willful or malicious concealing material information sentence to a less serious one or a longer term to a
made by the client either or after the grant of shorter term.
Conditional Pardon or Parole is a ground for the a. Amnesty
BOARD to – b. Reprieve
A. Extend the period of Supervision c. Commutation
B. Modify the conditions appeared on released d. none of the foregoing
document
C. Cancel the Parole or recommend the revoke KEYWORDS: LOMI REDI SHOT
of Conditional Pardon • LO – lowering
D. Suspend the exercise of said privileges until good • MI – mitigation
behavior has shown by the client • RE – reduction
• DI – diminution
336. All except one are the instances wherein
• SHO – shortening
supervision of parole and conditional pardon case
deemed to archive/close. • T – transforming

341. It is the temporary suspension in the execution of

A. Order o Arrest and recommitment
sentence?
issued by the Board against the
client (yes!) a. Pardon
B. Certificate of transfer of resident b. Appeal
C. Upon receipt of certificate of final c. Commutation
release and discharge of the client d. Reprieve
(yes)
D. Certified True Copy of the death KEYWORDS: SUPOT CAW
certificate of the deceased client • su – suspension
(yes) • po – postponement
• t – temporary stay
337. The power of the Chief Executive to grant pardon is
limited to the following, EXCEPT: • ca – cancellation
A. Pardon is administered by the court • w – withholding or withdrawal
B. Pardon cannot be extended o cases of
impeachment. Three grounds of reprieve
C. No pardon, parole or suspension of sentence
▪ Pregnant /Newly given birth (1 year)
for the violation of any election law may granted
▪ Old age – 70 years old
without favorable recommendation of the
▪ Insane
Commission of Elections.
D. Pardon is exercised only after conviction 342. The temporary stay of execution of
sentence is called
338. Under Article VII, Section 10 paragraph (B) of a. Reprieve
the Philippines Constitution, pardoning power is c. Amnesty
vested with the:
b. Pardon
a. Department of Justice
d. Communication
b. Chief Executive
c. Judiciary 343. Which of the following is an executive
d. Legislative clemency that requires the concurrence of
congress?
3 branches of the Government a. probation
▪ Ehekutibo (Executive) – implementor of b. Amnesty
laws (president) c. pardon
▪ Lehislatura (Legislative) – creator of laws d. Parole
(senate president + speaker)
▪ Hudikatura (Judiciary) – interpreter of law Tandaan:
(supreme court and lower court) • Amnesty can be granted even before, after or
during trial
339. It is the authority of the President of the Philippines
• Amnesty requires the submission of affidavit of
to suspend the execution of a penalty, reduce the
admission of guilt.
sentence and extinguish criminal liability.
a. Parole • Amnesty is not applied, it is offered
b. Pardon
344. The following are forms of executive clemency,
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 EXCEPT a. Commutation 351. It is an executive clemency whereby the convicted
b. Parole person should serve part of his sentence?
c. Amnesty a. Pardon
d. Pardon b. Parole
c. Probation
345. Pardon may be granted upon the d. Amnesty
recommendation of what government agency?
a. Parole and Probation Administration 352. Who among the following may be granted
b. Board of Pardons and Parole conditional pardon?
c. Probation and Parole Administration a. A sick prisoner, certified as such by
d. Board of Parole and Pardons government physician
b. A prisoner who served as “bastonero”
Tandaan: c. A prisoner who is sixty years old and above
• Lying in an affidavit = perjury d. A prisoner with good behavior
• Lying in court = false testimony
PRIORITIES IN THE GRANT OF PARDON AND
• Lying in signature = forgery
PAROLE?
• Fake documents = falsification
• Fake money = counterfeiting ▪ Alien prisoner
• Destruction of coins = mutilation of coins ▪ Terminal sickness (stage 4 cancer)
• Written defamation – libel ▪ Youth offender
• Oral defamation – slander ▪ Old age 70 y/o above
• Defamatory actions – slander by deed ▪ Those who are recommended by court

346. It refers to reduction or mitigation of the

penalty.
353. What documents are attached to the Release
a. Reprieve Document of the parolee?
b. Amnesty 1. Prison record
c. Probation 2. Name of the Parole and Probation Officer
d. Commutation 3. Location of the Prison or Confinement
4. Order of Court
347. What is referred to as the reduction of the a. 4 and 1
duration of a prison sentence? b. 1 and 2
a. Commutation of sentence c. 3 and 4
b. Parole d. 2 and 3
c. Absolute pardon
d. Conditional pardon
Differences Carpeta Prison Record

348. Refers to the conditional release of an offender Contents Pre-detention Current prison
from a correctional institution after he has served the papers documents
minimum of his prison sentences.
a. Parole Contents Commitment Behavior while in
b. Pardon order prison
Mittimus Changes of
c. Probation behavior Violations
Warrants
d. None of the above Subpoena of rules and
Decision of the court regulation
349. It is a report given to a parolee when he or she
has been subsequently convicted of another Others Made during Perpetual record
crime. every Record of previous
imprisonment convictions
a. progress report (1:1)
b. violation report
c. infraction report

350. It refers to the withdrawal or withholding of

354. A petition for the grant of absolute or conditional
punishment for a time after conviction and sentence.
pardon shall be favorably endorsed to the Board by the
a. Reprieve
_______ if the crime committed by the petitioner is
b. Amnesty against national security.
c. Probation
d. Commutation a. Secretary of Foreign Affairs
b. Secretary of Justice
Tandaan: we do not experience yet reprieve because c. Secretary of National Defense
we prohibit death penalty d. Secretary of the Interior and
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 Local Government b. 4, 1 and 2
c. 1, 2 and 3
• Foreigner ➔ Bureau of d. 3, 4 and 1
Immigration
Steps in Revocation of parole
355. The President grants absolute/conditional pardon • Step 1 – PPO ➔ progress report ➔ BPP
based on the recommendation of: • Step 2 – PPO ➔ violation report /
a. Board of Pardon and Parole infraction report ➔ BPP
b. Bureau of Corrections
• Step 3 – BPP ➔ EnBanc (7) ➔ voting ➔
c. Parole and Probation Administration majority
d. Office of the Executive Secretary
• Step 4 – BPP ➔ OAR ➔ prison ➔ serve the
• Grant pardon = president remaining maximum sentence
• Recommend pardon = BPP
360. What is the effect of the grant of probation?
356. To what agency is an alien parolee turned a. The prisoner is sent to half-way
over for disposition, documentation and house
appropriate order?
b. The execution of sentence is
a. Bureau of Immigration and
suspended
Deportation
c. The probationer is sent to prison
b. Bureau of Corrections
d. The prison term is doubled
c. Board of Pardons and Parole
d. National Bureau of Investigation
• Specific Answer – suspension of criminal liability
357. To be eligible for the grant of conditional pardon, • Civil liability – not affected by probation
what portion of the sentence must have been
served by a petitioner prisoner? 361. When shall the prison record and carpeta of a
a. At least one half of the minimum of petitioner for executive clemency be forwarded to
his indeterminate sentence the Board of Pardon and Parole (BPP)?
b. At least one half of the maximum of a. Within three (3) months from receipt of the
his indeterminate sentence BUCOR Director of the request of the BPP
c. At least one fourth of the maximum for prison record and carpeta
of his indeterminate sentence b. At least one (1) month before the expiration
d. At least one third of the minimum of of the minimum of the prisoner’s
his indeterminate sentence indeterminate sentence
c. Within five (5) months from receipt of the
358. What agency issues the Certificate of Final BUCOR Director of the BPP request for
Release and Discharge of a Parolee? prison record and carpeta
a. Bureau of Corrections d. Within one (1) month from receipt of the
b. Board of Pardons and Parole BUCOR Director of the request made by the
c. Parole and Probation Administration BPP for the prison record and carpeta
d.Department of Justice
362. If probation is granted by a court judge, who grants
Tandaan: pardon?
• CFRD is release for termination of parole
a. Secretary of Justice
(successful)
b. President of the Philippines
• OAR is released for the revocation of parole
(violation) c. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
d. Director of Board of Pardon and Parole

363. Which agency exercises supervision over

359. Which of the following guidelines shall be followed parolees?
when the parolee commits an infraction of the terms
and conditions appearing in his Release Documents? a. Bureau of Pardon and Parole
1. His Parole and Probation Officer prepares and b. Probation and Parole
submits an Infraction Report to the Board of Administration
Pardon and Parole c. Bureau of Corrections
2. Upon receipt of Infraction Report, the Board orders d. Department of Justice
the arrest of the parolee
3. The Parolee is recommitted to prison if the Board 364. What is referred to as the reduction of the duration
finds that the continuation of his parole is of a prison sentence?
incompatible with public welfare a. Parole
4. The parolee is made to pay fine for his infraction b. Commutation of sentence
a. 2, 3 and 4 c. Absolute pardon
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 d. Conditional pardon B. Work programs
C. Education programs
365. Reducing the degree of Death penalty inflected D. Religious programs
upon the council.
a. amnesty • Charles Montesiquieu – 1st person who used
b. commutation religion in prision
c. pardon
d. commutation of sentence 372. A recipient of absolute pardon is ________ from
civil liability imposed upon him by the sentence.
366. There are three (3) casework techniques A. partially exempted
applied by the parole officer, which is not B. exempted
included? C. conditionally exempted
A. The trick and treat techniques – D. not exempted
Halloween
B. The executive techniques
• Pardon only extinguish criminal liability
C. The guidance, counseling and leadership
techniques • Pardon doesn’t affect civil liability
D. The manipulative techniques 373. Amnesty came from the Latin word amnestia which
means?
367. Which of the following instances Pardon a. To forgive
cannot be exercised? b. To forget
A. before conviction – no c. To test
B. before trial – no d. Promise
C. after conviction – yes
D. during service of sentence – yes 374. What is the effect of pardon exercise by the
E. Both a and b offended party?

368. This is a procedure which permits a jail prisoner e. Extinguished both criminal and civil liability
to pursue his normal job during the week (mon-fri) f. Extinguished only criminal liability
and return to the jail to serve his sentence during g. Does not extinguish the criminal liability
the weekend (sat-sun) or non-working hours. h. Does not no extinguish both
A. Amnesty criminal and
B. good conduct time allowance
C. probation • Civil liability - rape and other crimes
D. delayed sentence against chastity

• Other options – weekend confinement

• PP vs Jose “paco” Laranaga 375. Constructed in a radial spoke of a wheel architectural
designed and established as a major or central
369. Pardon is exercised when the person is __. confinement facility for Filipino prisoners.
A. already convicted a. Davao Penal Colony
B. not yet convicted b. Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm
C. about to be convicted c. San Ramon Prison and Penal Farm
D. serve the sentence d. Bilibid Prison = old name – carcel y presidio correccional

Tandaan: pardon cannot be availed if the petitioner • carcel – 600

is not yet convicted • presidio – 527
• total = 1,127
370. For amnesty to be granted, there should • new name – Manila City Jail
be __.
376. The preventive imprisonment will exist,
A. Recommendation from U.N. except…
B. Recommendation from C.H.R.
a. When the offense charged is non bailable
C. Application from C.H.R
b. When the accused is acquitted
D. Concurrence of the congress
c. When bail required cannot be furnished by the
accused
Follow up Question: how many votes is needed to have a
d. Answer not given
concurrence of congress = 2/3
• preventive imprisonment – temporary detention
371. Which program plays a unique role in the moral
while under trial
and spiritual regeneration of the prisoner?
A. None of these 377. Pennsylvania Prison became a known correctional
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 institution because it applied… 383. An Act establishing the “Bureau of Fire and
a. the concept of congregate system Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and
b. the concept of prisoner’s freedom to socialization Penology Professionalization Act of 2004”.
c. the concept of segregate system a. R. A. 9262 - VAWC
d. A & B = auburn system b. R. A. 9263
c. R. A. 9346
378. This involves the application of security measures in d. R. A. 9243 PNP Professionalization Act = RA
guarding and safekeeping of prisoners to ensure their 8551
safety and control inside the correctional institution.
a. Prison discipline 384. What is the effect if the accused after
c. Security conviction filed an appeal to the appellate
b. Control court?
d. Custody a. May apply probation
b. Sentence is deem suspended
Follow up Question: who are tasked to maintain security, c. Waiver of probation
custody and disciple? Custodial Group (1 : 7) d. All of the above

Tandaan: PD 1257 – appeal will remove probation

379. At what satellite camp of Bilibid Prison “in application
houses” minimum security offenders?
a. Camp Sampaguita Follow up Question: What will happen if the convict will
b. Camp Montible not do anything after 15 days from the promulgation of
c. Camp Bukang liwayway judgment = the judgement will become final and
d. Minimum Security executory ➔ issue “mittimus order”

380. It handed the “Tagumpay Settlement”. A 385. A system of penalty which limits the culprit
settlement intended to those released prisoners penalty up to not more than the three fold the
who have decided to live along the premises of the length of time corresponding to the most severe
penal institution together with their respective and in no case to exceed 40 years.
families. a. Absorption system
a. Iwahig Penal Colony and Farm b. Material accumulation system
b. Leyte Regional Prison c. Correctional system
c.Davao Prison and Penal Farm ➔Tanglaw d. Juridical Accumulation system
Settlement
d. San Ramon Prisons and Penal Farm • 57 counts of murder = max of 40 years
• 150 counts of rape = max of 40 years
Tandaan: Tanglaw Settlement and tagumpay
settlement – homestead land (6 hectares) 386. Which is NOT a theory justifying imposition of
penalty?
381. Which of the following Philippine correctional A. Incarceration – imprisonment/ commitment /
institution was established on 1931 by virtue of Act isolation
no. 3579 on Nov. 27, 1929? B. Expiation – group vengeance / atonement
C. Retribution – personal vengeance
a. Leyte Regional Prison – 1973 D. Deterrence – fear of penalty
b. Sablayan Penal Colony and Farm – 1954
c. Davao Prison and Penal Farm – 1932 387. What statement BEST describes punishment in
d. Women’s Correctional – located in general?
Mandaluyong City A. It is the redress that the state takes against an
offending member.
382. Is the separation of different types of inmates B. It is an infliction of pain to a member of the society
for their sound execution of treatment programs C. It is a government remedy to correct a wrong. ➔
and custody. penalty
a. Security classification D. It is a human suffering inflicted to an individual.
b. Classification
c. Isolation
d. Diversification 388. The self-defense theory justifying the imposition of
penalty implies that offenders to _________.
• father of penitentiary science = Jean Jacques A. serve as example to deter other
Villian (he separated men from women in (Exemplary)
Maison de Force in Belgium) B. correct and reform them
• Angel of Prison = Elizabeth Fry – she fought for (Reformation)
women inmates rights C. protect the society from danger
and evil
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 D. D. prevent and suppress crime B. Sr. Superintendent Sara, a graduate of Master in
(Prevention) Public Administration
C. Superintendent Willie, a Registered
389. What is the purpose of confining prisoners to cells Criminologist.
with a radial where a tower is erected at the center? D. Chief Inspector Tito, a graduate of
A. To make the prison sturdy to withstand natural M.S. Criminology
disaster.
B. To easily control prisoners during tumult and Tandaan: RA 9263 – BJMP Modernization and
disturbances Professionalization Act
C. To easily monitor prison guards performing
duties ▪ Municipal Jail Warden. – Should have the
D. To make the life of the Officer of the Day easier rank of chief inspector, who have finished at
least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned
• panopticon – Jeremy Bentham at least twelve (12) units in a master' degree
program
▪ City Jail Warden. – Should have the rank of
390. Offenders found guilty and sentenced by the courts chief inspector, who must have finished at
for deprivation of liberty are categorized based on their least second year Bachelor of Laws or earned
_________. at least twenty four (24) units in master's
A. degree of risk degree program
B. degree of security ▪ District Jail Warden, Provincial Jail
C. physical condition Administrator, Assistant Regional Director
for Administration, Assistant Regional
D. length of sentence
Director for Operations and Regional Chief
of Directorial Staff – Should have the rank of
Tandaan:
senior superintendent, who must be a
• 1 day to 6 months = municipal prisoners graduate of Bachelor of Laws or a holder of
• 6 months & 1 day to 3 years = provincial prisoners a master's degree
• 1 day – 3 years = city prisoners • Regional Director for Jail Management and Penology
• above 3 years = insular / national prisoners and Director of the Directorate of the National
Headquarters Office. – Should have the rank of senior
Follow up Question: How Bucor classify prisoners as to superintendent, who must be a graduate of Bachelor
max, med and min? degree of risk of Laws or a holder of a master's degree
• Deputy Chief for Administration of the Jail Bureau,
391. Which is designed to provide jail inspectors with the Deputy Chief for Operations of the Jail Bureau and
basic functions and responsibilities of an officer Chief of Directorial Staff of the Jail Bureau. – Should
particularly on Jail Management, Administration and have the rank of senior superintendent, who must be
Operation? a member of the Philippine Bar or a holder of a
A. Jail Advance Course master's degree in management
B. Jail Officers Orientation Course • Chief of the Jail Bureau. – Should have the rank of
C. Jail Basic Recruit Course – JO1 director, who must be a member of the Philippine Bar
D. Jail Officers Basic Course or a holder of a master's degree in management

Follow up Question: Where does the training of the BJMP 394. One of the powers of the Bureau of Jail Management
conducted? NJMPTI under the PSSC (Laguna) and Penology is to exercise supervision and control
over_ jails nationwide.
A. city, provincial and regional (no)
B. district, city and municipal
392. The Second Officer in command of the Bureau of C. municipal, city, and provincial (no)
Corrections has the rank of
D. district, provincial and national (no)
A. Undersecretary
B. Deputy Director
Tandaan:
C. Director
• Provincial jail ➔provincial government
D. Assistant Secretary
• National Prison ➔ BuCor
• 2nd in command is Asst. Dir for Administration • Lock Up jail ➔ PNP
• Head of the DOJ ➔ Secretary • Bahay Pag Asa ➔ DSWD
• Head of the BuCOr ➔ USec
395. Select the classification of inmates who have lesser
• Asst. Director of Bucor ➔ ASec
tendencies to commit offenses and generally pose the
least risk to public safety.
393. Who among the following shall be designated as
A. maximum risk
District Jail Warden?
B. minimum risk
A. Chief Inspector Kiko, a graduate of Bachelor Laws.
C. low risk
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 D. medium risk
Follow up Question: What is the official trademark of all
396. The identification as a prisoner is established by products made in prison? Capic
one's
A. valid identification card, case number and photograph 403. The entire treatment process of an offender
B. certification of detention and the commitment order of requires individualized treatment program success will
the court depend upon___.
C. court decision of the case, valid identification card and A. Training programs of personnel
photograph B. Fiscal Planning and Allotment
D. rolled fingerprint card, photograph and prison number C. Workable Classification System
- BOOKING D. Effective Custodial Discipline

397. What report is prepared by the staff regarding their

404. Choose the correction model that completely
findings on the prisoners? encapsulates the lives of the people live there.
A. Narrative A. Custodian
B. Admission Summary B. Rehabilitation
C. Staff C. Responsibility
D. Staff Summary D. Total Institution

398. What is the MAIN purpose of providing correctional405. As a Jail Warden, you received an information from the
treatment program? Health Services that the inmate, is recently found to be
A. To give shelter and change the attitude of exhibiting bizarre behaviors (weird behavior). The MOST
prisoners. appropriate and should do is to ___
B. To punish prisoners and segregate them from A. request the Physician to prescribed sedatives as
the public initial treatment
C. To segregate prisoners from the community. B. place her in a comfortable quarter separate from
D. To eliminate pattern of criminal behavior and other inmates
reform prisoners. C. prevent male offenders to enter the women's
quarter
399. The treatment of prisoners to be effective D. arrange her transfer to the metal institutions for
shall include services and programs that will psychiatric treatment
improve and enhance their ________.
A. love of God and their fellowmen • Bizzare Behavior is a symptom of schizophrenia
B. Self-respect, dignity and sense of
responsibility 407. Which is frequently conducted by Bureau of
C. Physical, Moral and spiritual aspect Corrections to search inmates and their quarters for
D. Discipline, nationalism and patriotism possible of contraband?

400. Select the ONLY program that is conducted A. Operation Salikop

during free time schedule. B. Operation Greyhound → BJMP
A. Recreational – sports, leisure time C. Operation Galugad
B. Education D. Operation Kontrabando
C. Religious
D. Medical Tandaan: Regular search before admission = shakedown*

• Purpose: to ease boredom 408. Identify the largest component of the entire prison
personnel that is responsible for the maintenance of
discipline and ensure safety of inmates.
401. The following core programs of the Bureau of A. Custodial force (1 :7)
Jail Management and Penology EXCEPT. B. Brigade force
A. Cultural and Sports – recreational C. Recovery team
B. Welfare and Development – rehabilitation D. Control center
C. Provision of basic services – food, shelter,
water, med • Transit ratio – 1 : 1 + 1
D. Health Services • Court room ratio – 1 : 2 or 2 : 1
• Reform ratio – 1 : 24

402. Online or e-marketing of PDL livelihood products is 409. When escorting a group of inmates, guard will keep a
being run by the _______. distance of not less than ____ his charge until they reach
A. Welfare and Development Office their destination.
B. Alternative Learning System Unit A. 20
C. Office of the Jail Warden B. 10
D. Business Administration Office C. 15
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 D. 5 application is ________

Tanong: Ano ung pinipirmahan ng isang preso na sya ay A. Optional

pumapayag na itrato na parang isang convicted upang ang B. jurisdictional
lahat ng taon na ilalagi nya sa kulungan ay mabilang. C. mandatory
Sagot: BP 85 – credit for preventive imprisonment D. required

• Robbery ➔ BJMP = detainee 422. The application for Probation shall be filed with the
______ which has jurisdiction
• Possible sentence 6 years
A. Probation Office
B. Trial Court
*Trial ➔ 3 years ➔ guilty ➔ 6 years sentence
C. Warden's Office
D. Prosecution Office
418. During the sixth year until the tenth year of
imprisonment, the goodconduct of any convicted
prisoner qualified for credit for preventive • Specific answer: same court
imprisonment, shall entitle him for _days for each
month of good behavior during detention. 423. One advantage of probation is that it protects the
A. 30 society by placing the probation supervision of the
B. 15 _______
C. 25 A. Probation Officer
D. 23 B. Trial Court
C. Mayor
• 3rd to 5th year = 23 D. Court
• 6th to 10th year = 25 • amicus curiae = friend of court
• 11th year & up = 30
424. Which is NOT an advantage of probation?
A. it restores probationer his civil rights (advantage)
• Old law ➔ 10 days per month B. It conforms to the concept of restorative
419. A deduction of _ the period of his sentence shall be justice. (advantage)
granted in case said prison stay in the place of his C. It makes the probationer a tax eater rather
confinement notwithstanding the existence of a than a taxpayer. (no)
calamity or cat enumerated in Article 158 of this Code. D. It prevents first time convict to become
A. two-fourth hardened criminal. (advantage)
B. two-fifth
C. two-third
D. two-sixth 425. What shall be accomplished by the applicant once he
reports to the Probation OFFICER during initial
• Art 98, rpc – returned within 48 hours = 1/5 interview?
• Art 158,rpc – failed to return = evasion A. Post-Sentence Investigation Work Sheet
• Art 158, rpc – return but after 48 hours = B. Interview Work Sheet
evasion + mitigating RA 10592 – stayed ➔ C. Pre-Sentence Investigation Work Sheet
2/5 D. Investigation Work Sheet

4 Disqualifications HOW LONG IS THE PSI? within 60 days

▪ H – heinous crimes
▪ H – habitual delinquents 426. The order of the court granting or denying probation
▪ E – escapees shall be ___.
▪ R – recidivist A. temporary
B. appealable
420. What shall be imposed upon a convict who shall C. academic
evade the service of his sentence in penal institution D. not appealable
during a calamity or disorder?
A. He shall suffer an increase of one-third of the time 428. Application for probation shall be filed with the Trial
remaining to be served un sentence. Court which has _____ over the case
B. He shall suffer an increase of one-fifth of the time A. authority
remaining to be served your sentence. B. jurisdiction
C. He shall suffer an increase of one-fourth of the C. responsibility
time remaining to be served sentence. D. venue
D. He shall suffer an increase of two-fifth of the time • Venue – place where the trial will be held
remaining to be served
429. Probation is but a mere privilege and its grant or
421. The Post Sentence Investigation Report which will denial depend upon the Trial court that grant it becomes
serve as guide for the court granting or denying the a ____. and it shall only be cancelled or revoked for cause
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 and a hearing.

A. statutory right – statute – law ➔ PD 968 4 Requirements of PSI

B. political right – right to suffrage – right to vote and be • Initial interview (within 72 hours)
voted • PSI proper / Full blown character investigation
C. constitutional right – “bill of rights” – right to religion, • Local Agency check - brgy, police,
right to association, right to lawyer, due process etc.
fiscal, mtc and rtc ➔ clearance
D. civil right – rights to property, right to travel, right to
• National agency check – nbi, pdea, cidg
marry
➔ clearance Q – what is the nature of
430. What is the significance of the Post-Sentence PSI?
Investigation Report to the application of probation? o criminal
o prosecutorial
A. To determine whether the applicant has immoral o judicial
conduct. o informational
B. To determine the past offenses of the applicant.
C. It would serve as a basis to grant or deny the Follow up Question – is miranda rights applicable in PSI? NO
application for probation
D. To know the personal affairs of the applicant.
434. What is the nature of information obtained during
Follow up Question: How long will the judge decide to the Post Sentence Investigation?
grant or deny probation? 15 days A. Useful
B. confidential
431. The conviction and sentence clause of the statutory C. important
definition of probation affects ________ D. overt
A. both criminal and civil including
subsidiary penalty
B. both criminal and civil
C. only the civil aspect of the case 435. When shall the supervision service to a probationer
D. only the criminal aspect of the case commence?
A. Upon the issuance of the probation order.
432. If the applicant for probation failed to appear before the B. Upon completion of the Post Sentence
Probation Office for seventy-two (72) hours, what should Investigation.
be done by the Probation Officer? C. After 72 hours from receipt of the order.
A. Write the applicant in his court given address and D. On the day of initial interview or reporting.
warn him that his failure constraint the Court not to
approve the application. 436. Who shall approve the request of a probationer to
B. Recommend the immediate disapproval of the travel outside his area for more than thirty (30) days?
application for probation be appearance shows that A. The Trial Court Judge – change of
the applicant is not interested. residence
C. Write the applicant in his court given address or B. The Chief Probation Officer
personally visit the applicant schedule an interview at C. The Probation and Parole Officer
the Probation Office,
D. Personally visit the applicant’s place to schedule an • 1-9 days = free to go
interview at the Probation office to check his actual • 10-30 days = PPO
condition. • Above 30 days = C,PPO
• Travel abroad – no
433. The probation officer when conducting investigation,
either interviewing or examining documents must
437. What part of body of the person does the electric
weigh the evidence based on the best available
chair be attached?
information in order to provide the court accurate
basis for sentencing. It is important on the part of A. Head and Chest
probation officer to B. Head and Arms
C. Arms and Chest
A. utilize the instrumentation approach to D. Head and legs
scientifically obtain the facts needed by the court
B. distinguish between facts and the inferences, 438. It is a deduction given to prisoners who have returned
opinions or conclusion based upon those fact to their places of confinement within 48 hours after a
C. conduct surveillance operations against the calamity.
applicant or potential source of information that a. Good conduct time allowance
verify the truth b. Special time allowance for loyalty
D. apply the method of crime scene search to cover c. Commutation of Sentence
all the details of the case d. Special Time Allotment for loyalty
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 446. One who assists the probation officer the Chief
439. Pardon is given only after conviction, while _______ Probation and Parole Officers in the supervised
may be exercised even before investigation trial or conviction. treatment program of the probationers.
a) Amnesty c) Pardon A. Voluntary probation assistants- 2 years term
b) Probation d) Parole B. Probation aide
C. Voluntary parolee
440. The inmate shall not be allowed to stay more than D. Absconding probationer
_____ in the place where the remains of the deceased
relative. 447. Who appoints the Director General of BuCor who shall
three (3) hours be the Head of the Bureau?
two (2) hours a. Chief BJMP
five (5) hours b. Sec. of DILG
twenty-four (24) hours c. Chief Executive
d. Sec. of DOJ
441. Assistant probation administrator shall be appointed
by_____.  (a) Corrections Officer I to Corrections Chief
A. Secretary of Justice Superintendent – Appointed by the Director General of
B. President Corrections, and attested by the Civil Service Commission
C. Probation administrator (CSC); and
D. Secretary of DILG  (b) Director General of Corrections and Deputy
 Probation Administrator- appointed by president Director of Corrections – Appointed by the President
 Asst Prob Admin- appointed by president upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the DOJ,
 Regional Prob administrator and assistant regional with the proper endorsement by the Chairman of the
admin- appointed by president CSC.
 Provincial and City Prob officer- appointed by Sec DOJ
448. A married prisoner is visited by his wife and they were
442. During the 6th years until the tenth year, inclusive, of granted the time for their marital sexual obligation. What
his imprisonment, he shall be allowed a deduction of ____ for do you call this affair?
each month of good behavior during detention a. Sexual relation
A. 23 days b. Conjugal partnership
B. 25 days c. Conjugal privilege
C. 20 days d. Conjugal visitation
D. 15 days
1-2 years- 20 days per month 449. An inmate shall be transferred to a separation center
3-5yrs- 23 days for adjustment process from life in prison to life in free
6-10yrs- 25 days community within –
11 up- 30 days a. 60 days prior to release
b. 30 days prior to release
443. To avoid the execution, he must ask the President for c. 90 days before release
an act of grace then the Chief Executive order the d. 15 days prior to release
postponement of the execution. What form of executive
clemency given by the President? 450. Telephone calls are permitted for inmates for a period
A. Reprieve not exceeding 5 minutes every ___ days.
B. Pardon A. 30
C. Commutation of sentence B. 90
D. Amnesty C. 60
D. 120
444. Individual are cut off from the wider society for an
appreciable period of time that completely encapsulates the 451. How many hours should the jail disciplinary board
lives of the people who work and live there. hear and decide the case brought before it?
A. Bootcamps a. 24 hours
B. Judicial Reprieve b. 12 hours
C. Total Institution c. 48 hours
D. Claustrophobia d. 72 hours

445. The earliest forerunner of the probation. 452. A warrant issued by a court bearing its seal and the
A. Judicial reprieve signature of the judge, directing the jail or prison
B. Recognizance authorities to receive inmates for custody or service of
C. Benefits of clergy sentence imposed therein.
D. Transportation A. Commitment order
B. Mittimus
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 C. Carpeta-prison jacket d. all of these
D. Waiver-cum-authorization
 Rule 47 UNSMRTP ( NELSON MANDELA
 Commitment order-a written order of the court or RULES)
any other competent authority consigning an 1. The use of chains, irons or other instruments of
offender to jail or prison for confinement. restraint which are inherently degrading or painful shall
 CARPETA – refers to the institutional record of an be prohibited.
inmate which consist of his mittimus / commitment 2. Other instruments of restraint shall only be used
order, the prosecutor’s information and the decision when authorized by law and in the following
of the trial court, including the appellate court, if any. circumstances:
(a) As a precaution against escape during a transfer,
453. The city jail warden shall have the rank of___ provided that they are removed when the prisoner
A. Chief inspector appears before a judicial or administrative authority;
B. Inspector (b) By order of the prison director, if other methods
C. Senior inspector- Municipal Jail warden of control fail, in order to prevent a prisoner from
D. Superintendent- District Jail warden injuring himself or herself or others or from damaging
property; in such instances, the director shall
 1) Municipal Jail Warden. – Should have the rank of immediately alert the physician or other qualified
chief inspector, health-car
 2) City Jail Warden. – Should have the rank of chief
inspector, 456. Mr. Durant a person convicted to serve 6
 3) District Jail Warden, Provincial Jail Administrator, years imprisonment would be classified as what kind of
Assistant Regional Director for Administration, prisoner?
Assistant Regional Director for Operations and a. Municipal prisoner- 1 day to 6 mos
Regional Chief of Directorial Staff. – Should have the b. Insular prisoner- more than 3 years
rank of senior superintendent, bureau; c. Provincial prisoner- 6 mos to 3 years
 4) Regional Director for Jail Management and d. National prisoner-
Penology and Director of the Directorate of the City prisoner- 1 day to 3 years
National Headquarters Office. – Should have the rank
of senior superintendent, 457. How long is the period of Probation of a
 5) Deputy Chief for Administration of the Jail Bureau, defendant sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not
Deputy Chief for Operations of the Jail Bureau and more than one year?
Chief of Directorial Staff of the Jail Bureau. – Should A. Not to exceed 6 years- more than 1 year
have the rank of senior superintendent, B. Not to exceed 10 years
 6) Chief of the Jail Bureau. – Should have the rank of C. Not to exceed 8 years
director, D. Not to exceed 2 Years
453. Basic principles under the Nelson Mandela rules on
prisoners, except. 458. It is a form authorizing the PPA and/or the
A. All prisoners shall be treated with the respect due to Probation Office to secure any and all information on
their inherent dignity and value as human beings. the petitioner, shall be duly executed and signed by
B. No prisoner shall be subjected to, and all prisoners him/her.
shall be protected from, torture and other cruel, A. Waiver of Agreement
inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, for B. Waiver of liability
which no circumstances whatsoever may be invoked C. Waiver cum authorization
as a justification. D. Probation order
C. The present rules shall be applied partially.
D. There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of 459. When an inmate is given a “shakedown”
race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other before admission it meant
opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or a. Process of Identification, Record, Fingerprint and
any other status. Photograph
b. Examination for Contraband
455. Other instruments of restraint shall only be used c. His Commitment Paper are Delivered to Record
when authorized by law and in the following Clerk
circumstances____ d. All of These
a. As a precaution against escape during a
transfer, provided that they are removed 460. its task is to conduct a more effective
when the prisoner appears before a judicial or rehabilitation of prisoners through a more scientific
administrative authority study and diagnoses of each and every prisoner
b. By order of the warden committed to the Bureau of Corrections. It was
c. for the maximum classification of prisoner established by virtue of Administrative Order No. 11
only issued by the Secretary of Justice as amended by RA
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 10575. A. E-dalaw- supervised videocall and chats
A. Camp Bukang Liwayway B. Provisions of Basic Needs-Supplies
B. Directorate for Reception and Diagnostics C. Livelihood Program
C. Reception and Diagnostic Center D. Skills Training/ Enhancement Program-
D. Camp Bagong Diwa RDC created by AO 8 echnical/vocational skills which they can use in
- first RDC – building 9 seeking employment or starting their own business
- now building 7
466. If escorting an inmate, a guard shall keep
 Inmate Classification and Counseling Unit (ICCU) in distance of not less than ____ paces from his charge.
jails where it is available. The inmate shall stay at the a. 10
ICCU for a minimum period of thirty (30) days but not b. 30
exceeding sixty (60) days or until the completion of c. 15
the classification process. d. 45

461. He is a convicted defendant whose application for 467. An offender who surrenders from escaping
probation has been given due course by the court but fails to because of calamity within 48 hours after the
report to the probation officer or cannot be located within a pronouncement of the passing away of calamity shall
reasonable period of time. be granted
A. Absconding Petitioner A. one- fifth reduction of sentence
B. Absconding Probationer B. two-fifth reduction of sentence
C. Disobedient Petitioner C. one-fourth reduction of sentence
D. Uncooperative Petitioner D. two-fourth reduction of sentence
 Absconding Probationer an accused whose probation
was granted but failed to report for supervision within 468. Probation in Philippines was first introduced
the period ordered by the court or a probationer who by virtue of ___ also known as Philippine Probation
fails to continue reporting for supervision and/or Act of 1935
whose whereabouts are unknown for a reasonable A. HB 393
period of time. B. PD 968
C. Act 4221- unconstitutional because of Case People
462. Basic principles under the Nelson Mandela rules on vs Vera
prisoners, except. D. RA 4221
A. All prisoners shall be treated with the respect due to
their inherent dignity and value as human beings. 469. The judge approves or denies the grant of
B. No prisoner shall be subjected to, and all prisoners probation based on the report of the
shall be protected from, torture and other cruel, a. social worker
inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, for b. Probation officer
which no circumstances whatsoever may be invoked c. Prosecutor
as a justification. d. Police office
C. The present rules shall be applied partially.
D. There shall be no discrimination on the grounds of 470. Colony assistant superintendent shall have
race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other the rank of___.
opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or A. Correction superintendent- Colony
any other status. Superintendent
B. Correction Senior inspector- Sub-colony
463. It is the branch of criminology which deals with the Supervisor
management and administration of inmates: C. Correction undersecretary
a. Criminal justice D. Correction Chief Inspector
b. Penology Regional Superintendent- rank of Senior or Chief
c. Correction Superintendent
d. Jail Management
471. There are four major programs under the
464. Prisoners sentenced from one day to three years or a mandate of BJMP and they are the following, except?
fine of not more than one thousand pesos are categorized as a. Provisions of Basic Needs
A. Insular Prisoner b. welfare and development program
B. City Prisoner c. Decongestion program
C. Provincial Prisoner d. Good governance
D. None of these Major Program of BJMP
1. PDL custody, security and control program.
465. online or e-marketing of PDL products is also run by 2. PDL welfare and development program.
the jail unit Welfare and Development Office is a part of what 3. Decongestion program.
core program? 4. Good governance.
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professionalization of the Bureau of fire Protection that involved giving the same food that is “off” die, or
(BFP) and the Bureau of Jail and penology. requiring the prisoners to perform dowdy and boring
A. Ra 6975 daily routine?
B. Ra 8551 a) Degradation c) Deprivation
C. Ra 9708 b) Starving d) Monotony
D. Ra 9263

473. A shoemaker and became the father of probation in 479. It is a means correcting an offender by placing
the U.S him to a community where he can be treated well until
a. Mathew Davenport Hill- father of probation in he becomes fully recovered and accepted by the
England community.
b. Edward Savage- first true probation officer a. Institutional Correction
c. John Augustus b. Non-Institutional Correction
d. Teodolo Natividad- Father of probation in PH c. BJMP
d. Parole
474. It is a report on the background of the convict,
prepared for the judge to decide on the approval or denial of 480. It is the suffering inflicted by the state against
application of probation. an offending member of the society for the transgression
a. Probation Report of the law
b. Post-Sentence Investigation Report a. Penalty
c. Pre-Sentence Investigation Report b. Punishment- redress that the state takes against an
d. Pre-Trial Report offending member.
Probation officer forward the PSIR – 60days c. incarceration
Court Resolve- 15 days from date of PSIR d. Ordeal

475. What is the role of the prosecution in the future of 481. He introduced the progressive stage system.
corrections? It was also referred to as the Irish System:
a. supervision efforts, providing support to monitoring a. Evelyn Ruggles Brise- Borstal Institution best reform
and enforcement activities. institutions for young offenders.
b. assist by crafting effective sentencing strategies b. Manuel Montesinos- divided prisoners into companies
c. imposition of conditions as part of their sentencing and appointed prisoners as petty officers in charge
decisions provide the structure and tools that c. Sir Walter Crofton
community corrections needs to manage offenders d. Alexander Maconochie-introduced a progressive
successfully and promote offender success in the humane system to substitute for corporal punishment –
community. the Mark System. Father of Parole System
d. All of these
482. He was the superintendent of the Elmira
476. What is the role of the judges in the future of Reformatory in New York. He introduced a system of
corrections? grades for prisoners:
a. supervision efforts, providing support to monitoring a. Zebulon Reed Brockway-forerunner of modern
and enforcement activities. penology.
b. assist by crafting effective sentencing strategies b. Alexander Maconochie
c. imposition of conditions as part of their sentencing c. Manuel Montesinos
decisions provide the structure and tools that d. Domets of France-agricultural colony for delinquent
community corrections needs to manage offenders boys
successfully and promote offender success in the
community. 483. Piolo Pascual was convicted and ready to
d. All of these serve his sentence inside the prison. Why was he
photographed at the Directorate for Reception and
477. What is the role of law enforcement in the future of Diagnostics?
corrections? a. He is an actor and photogenic
A. supervision efforts, providing support to monitoring b. It is rare opportunity to have his photograph
B. assist by crafting effective sentencing strategies c. To have a souvenir photo of the actor
C. imposition of conditions as part of their sentencing d. Photographing the inmate is part of the reception
decisions provide the structure and tools that procedure
community corrections needs to manage offenders
successfully and promote offender success in the 484. A court order modifying the probation
community. conditions or revoking probationer's probation ____.
D. All of these A. Shall be appealable
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C. Cannot be revoked
D. Shall be appealable by imposable penalty only

485. The first juvenile reformatory which was located in

New York City and opened in year___.
A. 1824
B. 1853
C. 1843
D. 1850

486. An order granting or denying Probation of the trial

court –
A. Shall be appealable
B. Shall not be appealable
C. Cannot be revoked
D. Shall be appealable by imposable penalty only

487. It refers to a Prison System whereby prisoners are

confined in their own cells during the night and congregate
work in shops during the day also known as “Congregate
System”.
A. Auburn Prison System
B. Custody Oriented Prison
C. Pennsylvania Prison System- confinement of the
prisoners in their own cells day and night.
D. Treatment Oriented Prison

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