CA 1 – Institutional Correction

Prepared by: Mark B. Ibisate RCrim, MSCJ, CST, CSP, CCPS, CFDS, CFDP, CFPP

CORRECTION
 Is a Pillar the Criminal Justice System which deals with custody, supervision, treatment
and rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
 It is that field of criminal justice administration which utilizes the body of knowledge and practices
of the government and the society in general involving the processes of handling individuals
who have been convicted of offenses for purposes of crime prevention and control.
 It is the study of jail/prison management and administration as well as the rehabilitation
and reformation of criminals.
 It is a generic term that includes all government agencies, facilities, programs, procedures,
personnel, and techniques concerned with the investigation, intake, custody, confinement,
supervision, or treatment of alleged offenders.
 Correction came from the root word “CORRECT” which means “to right a wrong”

APPROACHES TO CORRECTION
Two kinds of CORRECTION APPROACHES in the Philippines
1. Institutional Correction – Rehabilitation and Reformation of convicted offenders by means
of serving their sentence in a legitimate institution such as Jail, Prison and Penal Colony
or Farm.
2. Community-Based Correction – correctional activities that takes place in the community
that directly addressed to the offender and aimed at helping him to become a law abiding citizen.

PENOLOGY
 Is a Branch of Criminology which deals with Management and Administration of Inmate.
 The study of punishment for crime or of criminal offenders. it included the study of control
and prevention of crime through punishment of criminal offenders.
 Penology is otherwise known as Penal Science. It actually a division of criminology that
deals with prison management and the treatment of offenders, and concerned itself with the
philosophy and practice of society in its effort to repress criminal activities.
 The term derived from the Latin word “Poena” which means pain or suffering.
 And also a Latin word “Poenalis” which means Punishment.
 The word Penology was coined by Dr. Francis Leiber. it simply means the Treatment of
criminals.

The principles of Penology include:

 Proportionality of punishment: The punishment should be proportionate to the crime
committed.
 Equality before the law: All individuals should be treated equally before the law, regardless
of their social status, race, or gender.
 Individualization of sentencing: The sentence should be tailored to the individual
circumstances of the offender, taking into account factors such as their age, criminal history,
and mental health.
 Graduated sanctions: The punishment should be graduated, with less severe punishments
for less serious crimes and more severe punishments for more serious crimes.
 Principle of parsimony: The punishment should be no more severe than necessary to achieve
its goals.
 Human dignity and humane treatment: Offenders should be treated with respect for their
human dignity and should not be subjected to cruel or inhumane treatment.

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PUNISHMENT
 It is the redress that the state takes against an offending member of society that usually involves
pain and suffering.
 It is also the penalty imposed on an offender for a crime or wrongdoing.
 The authoritative imposition of something negative or unpleasant on a person in response to
behavior deemed wrong by law.

PENALTY
 Defined as the punishment provided by the law prior to the commission of a felony which is
imposed by the court on any person convicted of having committed felony.

THEORIES PUNISHMENT
RETRIBUTIVE THEORY - The retributive theory of punishment insists that punishments are given
because criminals deserve them. This view holds that state-administered punishments are
measured responses to the harms committed by criminals;
 Retributive theory involves a minimum of three tenets: (1) a person may be punished only if he
has voluntarily done something wrong; (2) the punishment must match, or be equivalent to, the
wickedness of the offense; and (3) the justification for punishment is the moral justness of
returning suffering for moral evil voluntarily done.

UTILITARIAN THEORY - Punished people not just because they broke the law but because it is
somehow beneficial to all of us.
 For example, punishment discourages people from committing future crimes, so society is
improved. In fact, deterrence is the main focus of utilitarian punishment, but punishment should
also focus on rehabilitation, or correcting criminal behavior so that criminals may become
productive members of society.

JUSTIFICATIONS OF PUNISHMENT
1. DETERRENCE
 Literally, deterrence is the act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences
by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety.
 A crime-control strategy that uses punishment to prevent others from committing crimes.
 Punishment gives lesson to the offender by showing to others what would happen to them if
they violate the law.
 As a philosophy of corrections, deterrence is the prevention of crime by the threat of
punishment.
Two types of Deterrence
1. Specific Deterrence – FEAR – “Doer” - to prevent recidivism
2. General Deterrence – FEAR – “Viewer” – to set exemplarity
2. INCAPACITATION / IMPRISONMENT / ISOLATION / INCARCERATION / COMMITMENT
 Refers to the inability of criminals to victimize people outside prison walls while they are
locked up.
 This theory of punishment aims to protect society from the offender by removing them
from society. It involves imprisonment or other forms of confinement.
 Punishment is effected by placing offenders in prison so that society will be ensured from
further criminal depredations of criminals.
3. REHABILITATION OR REFORMATION
 Means to restore or return to constructive or healthy activity. The rehabilitative goal is
based on a medical model that used to view criminal behavior as a moral sickness requiring
treatment.
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  This theory of punishment aims to reform the offender and make them capable of returning
to society as a law-abiding member. It involves applying treatment and training to the offender.
4. RESTITUTION
 This theory of punishment aims to compensate the victim for the harm caused by the
offender. It involves the offender making amends for their actions.
 Restitution prevents future crime by punishing the defendant financially. Restitution is
when the court orders the criminal defendant to pay the victim for any harm and resembles
a civil litigation damages award. Restitution can be for physical injuries, loss of property or
money, and rarely, emotional distress. It can also be a fine that covers some of the costs of
the criminal prosecution and punishment
5. RETRIBUTION
 This theory of punishment is based on the idea that the offender deserves to be punished
for the harm caused to society. The punishment should be proportionate to the crime
committed.
 Retribution prevents future crime by removing the desire for personal avengement (in
the form of assault, battery, and criminal homicide, for example) against the
defendant. When victims or society discover that the defendant has been adequately
punished for a crime, they achieve a certain satisfaction that our criminal procedure is
working effectively, which enhances faith in law enforcement and our government.

Sentencing is the process of determining the punishment for a crime.

The following are the types of sentences that can be imposed:
 Imprisonment - The offender is confined to a prison or jail for a specified period of time.
 Fines - The offender is required to pay a monetary penalty.
 Probation - The offender is released into the community under the supervision of a probation
officer.
 Community service - The offender is required to perform a specified number of hours of
community service.

The rights and legal limitations related to punishment include:

 Rights of accused individuals - Accused individuals have the right to a fair trial, legal
representation, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
 Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment - The Constitution and international law prohibit
the use of cruel and unusual punishment, including torture and degrading treatment.
 Protection against torture and degrading treatment - Individuals have the right to be free
from torture and degrading treatment, and authorities cannot use lack of resources as a defense
for such treatment.
 Non-discrimination and equal protection under the law - All individuals are entitled to equal
protection under the law and protection against discrimination.
 Due process rights - Individuals have the right to due process of law, including the right to
challenge the lawfulness of their detention and the right to compensation for unlawful arrest or
detention.

JURIDICAL CONDITIONS OF PENALTY

1. The penalty must be LEGAL - Penalty must be Prescribe by law, In accordance with law and
Due process of law.
2. The penalty must be DEFINITE - Penalty must be specified and exact.
3. The penalty must be COMMENSURATE - Penalty must be proportional to the gravity or
seriousness of the crime committed.
4. The penalty must be PERSONAL - Penalty must be imposed only to the person who actually
committed the crime with no substitutes.
5. The penalty must be EQUAL - Penalty must be applied to all who committed the offense.
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6. The penalty must be CERTAIN - No one must escape its effects.
7. The penalty must be CORRECTIONAL - Changes the attitude of offenders and become law-
abiding citizens.

REHABILITATION
 a program of activity directed to restore an inmate’s self-respect thereby making him a
law-abiding citizen after serving his sentence. To change an offender’s character, attitude or
behavior patterns so as to diminish his or her criminal propensities.
 Rehabilitation was first applied in medical practices, came from word “Habilis” means Fit &
Suitable.
 Rehabilitation programs include education, vocational training, counseling, and substance
abuse treatment.

THE TREATMENT PROGRAMS

The Institutionalized Treatment Programs
1. PRISON EDUCATION.
2. WORK PROGRAMS / LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS
a. INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS – concerned in goods or products production
b. AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS – concerned in crops and farm activities and programs.
3. RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN PRISON / SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS
4. SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
5. MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
6. COUNSELING AND CASEWORK

PRISONIZATION - The socializing process by which the inmate learns the rules and regulations of
the institution and the informal rules, values, customs and general culture of the penitentiary whether
formal or informal. The process by which an inmate learns, through socialization, the rules and
regulations of the prison culture.

PRISON CLASSIFICATION
 DIAGNOSIS - a stage where the prisoner’s case history is taken, and his personality studied.
 TREATMENT PLANNING - involves the formulation of a tentative treatment program best suited
to the needs of the individual prisoner, based on the findings.
 EXECUTION OF THE TREATMENT PROGRAM - the actual application of the treatment
program designed for the prisoner.
 RE-CLASSIFICATION - the process of monitoring the response of the prisoner to the treatment
program and the conduct of review of previous findings as compared to new information currently
available. Periodic analysis of inmates continues from the time of the initial classification until his
release.

DIVERSIFICATION - It is an administrative device of correctional institutions of providing varied and

flexible types of physical plants for the more effective custody, security and control treatment programs
of its Diversification populations.
 AGE - Prisoners who are seventeen years old and below should be segregated from older
groups to prevent the youthful offenders from becoming hardened criminals.
 SEX - Female and Male are separated away in separate institution.
 MEDICAL OR MENTAL CONDITIONS - Mentally ill, sexual deviates physically handicapped
and hospital patients need to be segregated from the prison population because each group
needs special kinds of treatments.
 DEGREE OF CUSTODY - is the most used factor for diversification that is the extent of strict
keeping necessary for the prison in confinement.

International frameworks related to the treatment of prisoners and detainees include:

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  United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights - This declaration, adopted in 1948,
sets out a range of human rights, including the right to a fair trial, the prohibition of torture and
cruel treatment, and the right to be free from arbitrary detention.
 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - This treaty, adopted in 1966, sets out
a range of civil and political rights, including the right to a fair trial, the prohibition of torture and
cruel treatment, and the right to be free from arbitrary detention.
 United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson
Mandela Rules) - These rules, originally adopted in 1955 and revised in 2015, set out minimum
standards for the treatment of prisoners, including the prohibition of torture and cruel treatment,
the right to medical care, and the right to be free from discrimination.
 United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures
for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules) - These rules, adopted in 2010, set out standards
for the treatment of women prisoners, including the need to take into account the specific needs
of women prisoners, such as the need for gender-sensitive healthcare and the need to maintain
contact with their families.

THE PHILIPPINE PRISON SYSTEM

Three major government functionaries involved in the Philippine correctional system:
1. DILG - Supervises the provincial, district, city and municipal jails through the provincial
governments and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, respectively.
2. DOJ - Supervises the national penitentiaries through the Bureau of Corrections, administers
the parole and probation system through the Parole and Probation Administration, and
assists the President in the grant of executive clemency through the Board of Pardons and
Parole.
3. DSWD - Supervises the regional rehabilitation centers for youth offenders through the Bureau
of Child and Youth Welfare.

JAIL
 it is the place for locking – up of persons who are convicted of minor offenses or felonies who
are to serve a short sentence imposed upon them by a competent court, or for
confinement of persons who are awaiting trial or investigation of their cases. Institutions
for confinement of convicted offenders sentenced to imprisonment of three (3) years or less.
 institutions for the confinement of those still undergoing trial or awaiting judgement.
 Derived from the Spanish word “JAULO” and “CAULA” and from the (Old) French word
“GAOL”

TYPE OF JAIL (LOW)

 LOCK-UP JAIL
 ORDINARY JAIL
 WORK HOUSE or JAIL CAMP

JAIL ACCORDING TO GENERAL

 MUNICIPAL JAIL – Punishable with duration of 1 day to 6 month
 CITY JAIL – Punishable with duration of 1 Day to 3 years
 DISTRICT JAIL – Punishable with duration of 6 months and 1 day to 3 years
 PROVINCIAL JAIL – Punishable with duration of 6 months – 1 day to 3 years

NOTE:
 Provincial Jail in the Philippines is NOT under the Jurisdiction of the Bureau of Jail Management
and Penology or Bureau of Correction. They manage and controlled by the Provincial
Government.

POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BJMP

BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT AND PENOLOGY
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  The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, or BJMP, was created by virtue of RA 6975
(Sec. 60), otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of
1990, which approved on December 13, 1990 and took effect on January 2, 1991.
 The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) is mandated to direct, supervise, and
control the administration and operation of all district, city, and municipal jails nationwide
with pronged tasks of safekeeping and development of persons deprived of liberty (PDL)
sentenced to imprisonment of three (3) years or less , or persons detained awaiting
investigation or trial.
 In line with its mission, the BJMP endeavors to perform the following functions: formulate policies
and guidelines in the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails nationwide, implement
strong security measures for the control of PDL, provide for the basic needs of PDL, conduct
activities for the development of PDL, improve jail facilities, and promote the general welfare and
development of personnel
 The BJMP has an organizational structure is composed of the Chief, BJMP (rank is
Director), the Deputy Chief for Administration, the Deputy Chief for Operations, and the
Chief of the Directorial Staff, all of whom carry the rank of Chief Superintendent.
 4 years tenure
Republic Act No. 9263
 otherwise known as the Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology Professionalization Act of 2004, was enacted on March 10, 2004, amending
pertinent provisions of RA 6975 regarding the BJMP.
 RA 9592, another amendatory law, was enacted on May 8, 2009 amending the provisions
on educational qualifications of BJMP personnel, among others.

REGIONAL OFFICE: At the Regional Level, each Region shall have a designated Regional Director
for Jail management and Penology.
PROVINCIAL OFFICE: In the Provincial Level, BJMP established and maintain a Provincial Jail
Administrator’s Office, which led by a Provincial Jail Administrator, to manage the provision of jail
services in all district, city and municipal jails within its geographical jurisdiction.
DISTRICT OFFICE: In the District Level, where there are large cities and municipalities, a district jail
with subordinate jails, headed by a District warden may be established as necessary.
CITY AND MUNICIPAL OFFICE: In the City and Municipal level, a city or municipal Warden shall
head each jail.

WARDEN
 Direction, Coordination, and Control of the Jail.
 Responsible for the: Security, safety, discipline and well-being of inmates.
 Overall, the warden plays a critical role in the effective administration of a correctional facility.
They must manage personnel, ensure safety and security, allocate budgets and resources,
supervise inmates, and facilitate rehabilitation and reintegration programs.

FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A JAIL WARDEN

1. DECISION MAKING
2. CONTROL PRISON OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
3. PUBLIC RELATION
4. PERSONNEL PROGRAM

ASSISTANT WARDEN
 The office of the Assistant Warden undertakes the development of a systematic process of
treatment.
 Chairman of the Classification Board and Disciplinary Board.
Note:
 Once the inmate has undergone the registration process; he/she will be temporarily housed at
the Inmate Classification and Counseling Unit (ICCU) in jails where it is available. The inmate

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 shall stay at the ICCU for a minimum period of thirty (30) days but not exceeding sixty (60)
days or until the completion of the classification process. At the ICCU, the newly committed
inmate will undergo assessment by the different health professionals.
ICCU – Equivalent of Reception and Diagnostic Center of BuCor
SECURITY GROUPS
 The security groups provides a system of sound custody, security and control of inmates and their
movements and also responsible to enforce prison or jail discipline.
1. Escort Platoon
a) Escort Section – to escort inmate upon order of any judicial body; upon summon of a court; or
transfer to other penal institutions.
b) Subpoena Section – receives and distribute court summons, notices, subpoenas, etc.
2. Security Platoon
 a three (3) working platoon shifts responsible for over all security of the jail compound including
gates, guard posts and towers. They are also responsible for the admitting and releasing unit.
ESCORT PROCEDURES (BJMP)
 The BJMP observes the same escort procedures being observed by the BuCor. In addition, When
the offender transit the BJMP follows the ratio 1:1+1 verbally interpreted as for every one (1)
inmate, there must be 2 escort guards.
 In case of high-risk offender that demands extra precaution additional guards shall be employed.

CUSTODIAL RATIO (BJMP)

 The custodial ratio of jail personnel to inmates must be 1:7, which means that there must be
one (1) jail guard for every seven (7) inmates.

REHABILITATION PURPOSES GROUPS

 This group provides services and assistance to prisoners and their families to enable them to solve
their individual needs and problems arising from the prisoners’ confinement.
1. Medical and Health Services Branch
 Provides medical and physical examinations of inmates upon confinement, treatment of sick
inmates and conduct medical and physical examinations and provide medicines or recommends
for the hospitalization of seriously ill prisoners or inmates. It also conducts psychiatric and
psychological examinations.
2. Work and Education Therapy Services
 It takes charge of the job and educational programs needed for rehabilitation of inmates by
providing them job incentives so they can earn and provide support for their families while in jail.
EDUCATION – CORNERSTONE of rehabilitation or most important program of rehabilitation.
3. Socio- Cultural Services
 It takes care of the social case work study of the individual prisoners by making interviews, home
visits, referral to community resources, free legal services, and liaison works for the inmates.
4. Chaplaincy Services
 It takes charge of the religious and moral upliftment of the inmates through religious services. This
branch caters to all religious sects.
5. Guidance and Counseling Services
 Responsible for the individual and group counseling activities to help inmates solve their individual
problems and to help them lead a wholesome and constructive life.
BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual Revised 2015
Important Features of BJMP Comprehensive Operations Manual Revised 2015
RULE II
COMMITMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF PRISONERS AND DETAINEES

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 A person can be committed to jail only upon the issuance of an appropriate order by a competent
court or authority so mandated under Philippine laws. This Rule enumerates courts and authorities,
and classifies inmates according to the conditions for their commitment.

Section 13. COMMITMENT - means entrusting for the confinement of an inmate to a jail by a
competent court or authority, for the purposes of safekeeping during the pendency of his/her case.
Section 14.COURTS AND OTHER ENTITIES AUTHORIZED TO COMMIT A PERSON TO JAIL-
The following (courts and entities) are authorized to commit a person to jail:
a. Supreme Court;
b. Court of Appeals;
c. Sandiganbayan;
d. Regional Trial Court;
e. Metropolitan/Municipal Trial Court;
f. Municipal Circuit Trial Court;
g. Congress of the Philippines; and
h. All other administrative bodies

Section 15. CLASSIFICATION - refers to assigning or to grouping of inmates according to their

respective penalty, gender, age, nationality, health, criminal records, etc.

Section 16. CATEGORIES OF INMATES -The two (2) general categories of inmates are:
a. Prisoner - inmate who is convicted by final judgment; and
b. Detainee - inmate who is undergoing investigation/trial or awaiting final judgment.

Section 17.CLASSIFICATION OF PRISONERS - The four (4) main classes of prisoners are:
a. Insular Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison term of three (3) years and one (1) day to
reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment;
b. Provincial Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison term of six (6) months and one (1) day
to three (3) years;
c. City Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to three (3) years; and
d. Municipal Prisoner - one who is sentenced to a prison term of one (1) day to six (6) months.

Section 18.CLASSIFICATION OF DETAINEES - The three (3) classes of detainees are those:
a. Undergoing investigation;
b. Awaiting or undergoing trial; and
c. Awaiting final judgment.

Section 19. INMATES SECURITY CLASSIFICATION -The following are the classifications of
inmates according to security risk each may pose:
a. High Profile Inmate
b. High Risk Inmate
c. High Value Target (HVT)
d. Security Threat Group
e. Subversive Group
f. Terrorist Group
g. Violent Extremist Offender (VEO)
h. Medium Risk Inmates
i. Minimum Risk Inmates (Ordinary Inmates)

Section 20. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMITMENT - No person shall be committed to any jail facility
without the following required documents:
a. Commitment Order;
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 b. Medical Certificate - recent medical certificate taken within 24 hours prior to admission;
c. Complaint/Information;
d. Police Booking Sheet; and
e. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI.

RULE III
RECEPTION AND RELEASING PROCEDURES, CLASSIFICATION BOARD, DISCIPLINARY
BOARD AND PUNISHABLE ACTS OF INMATES
Section 21. RECEPTION PROCEDURES - A decent and humane program of confinement starts with
a systematic reception of inmates for commitment to the BJMP’s jail facilities. The following procedures
should therefore be observed:
A. Gater - He or she checks the credentials of the person bringing the inmate/the committing officer
to determine his/her identity and authority. Also, he or she reviews the completeness of the
following documents before the person bringing an inmate/the committing officer is allowed to
enter the facility. The documents mentioned earlier refer to the:
1. Commitment Order;
2. Medical Certificate – recent medical certificate taken within 24 hours
3. prior to admission;
4. Complaint/Information;
5. Police Booking Sheet; and
6. Certificate of Detention from PNP and/or NBI.
Additionally, the "gater" shall subject the person to be committed and his/her escorts for search and
inspection as prescribed. Finally, he or she (gater) refers the person to be committed and his or her
escorts to the Records Unit.
B. Records Unit - This unit examines the completeness and authenticity of the requirements for
Commitment (Commitment Order, Booking Sheet, Arrest Report and Information) before it refers
the inmate for physical examination by the Health Unit.
C. Health Unit:
1. Checks the authenticity of the entries in the medical certificate; conducts thorough physical
examination of the inmate to determine his or her true physical condition; and asks searching
questions to determine injury/injuries found to have been sustained by the inmate after the
conduct of medical examination or those injuries not diagnosed prior to commitment in jail.
Inmate is required to undress while undergoing medical examination. A female inmate shall
be examined by female health personnel. A male inmate may be examined by either male or
female health personnel;
D. Records Unit - Receives the inmate and the documents from the committing officer and
conducts the following:
1. Start the booking procedures:
a. Accomplish the jail booking sheet;
b. Strip-search the inmate to check for any birth marks,
c. tattoos, etc;
d. Encode the inmate's information to the NIMS;
e. Fingerprint and photograph the inmate with mug shot
f. background; and
g. List the names of the visitors authorized by the inmate.
2. Apprise the inmate in a dialect that he/she understands of the provisions of Art 29 of the
RPC which was further amended by R.A. 10592;
3. Facilitate the signing of the Detainee’s Manifestation if he/she agrees to abide by the
same disciplinary rules imposed upon convicted inmates. Otherwise, the warden issues
a certification under oath manifesting that the inmate was apprised of the provision of Art
29 of the RPC as amended and refused to abide by the same; and
4. Store all documents in the Inmate’s Carpeta.
E. Property Custodian
1. Checks the inmate’s belongings for presence of contraband. Discovery of any contraband
shall be treated in accordance with existing policies.
2. Takes all cash and other personal properties from the inmate, lists them down on a receipt
form with duplicate, duly signed by him/her and countersigned by the inmate. The original
receipt should be given to the inmate and the duplicate be kept by the Property Custodian.
3. Keeps all cash and other valuables of the inmate in a safety vault. Said cash and
valuables may be turned over to any person authorized by the inmate.
4. Refers the inmate to the desk officer.

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 F. Desk Officer - books the newly committed inmate in the jail blotter; assigns the inmate to a
reception area, if any, where he/she shall be scheduled for orientation on jail rules and
regulation, and shall undergo risk assessment and classification, evaluation and conduct of
further medical evaluation/screening by the Medical Officer.
G. Assistant Warden or Officer of the Day - Orients the newly committed inmates on jail rules
and regulations using the Inmate’s Orientation Sheet.
H. Jail Warden - Coordinates with concerned agencies regarding the case of inmate for speedy
disposition and to furnish them with copies of the available needed documents. The jail
warden shall see to it that all concerned agencies and persons will be informed of the
commitment of the inmate in his/her jail by submitting a written report. Through his/her
paralegal officer, he/she shall ensure that the courts and prosecutors’ office are attending to
the case of the inmate by constantly coordinating with them for the purpose of speeding up
the disposition of the case. For this purpose, the sharing of non-confidential information with
the concerned agencies is encouraged.

Section 22. CLASSIFICATION BOARD - Each jail shall maintain a classification board, if facilities and
personnel are available, to be composed of the following:
 Chairperson - Assistant Warden
 Member - Chief, Custodial/Security Office
 Member - Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
 Member - Jail Chaplain
 Member - Inmates Welfare and Development Officer

Section 23. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION BOARD - The Classification
Board is tasked to conduct background investigation of inmates to determine the cell assignment, the
appropriate rehabilitative program, the type of supervision and degree of custody and restrictions
applicable to the inmate/s. The investigation shall focus on the following:
a. Facts and data of the present case;
b. Inmate's recent criminal history and the facts about the inmate's attitudes and behavior while
confined in other institutions, if the inmate is a recidivist or a habitual delinquent;
c. Biography or life history;
d. Medical History;
e. Vocational, recreational, educational and religious background/interests; and
f. Psychological characteristics as evaluated by the psychiatrist and psychologist.

Section 24. CLASSIFICATION PROCESS

a. Admission of Inmate - Once the inmate has undergone the registration process; he/she
will be temporarily housed at the Inmate Classification and Counseling Unit (ICCU) in jails
where it is available. The inmate shall stay at the ICCU for a minimum period of thirty (30)
days but not exceeding sixty (60) days or until the completion of the classification process. At
the ICCU, the newly committed inmate will undergo assessment by the different health
professionals.

Section 25. DISCIPLINARY BOARD - A disciplinary board shall be organized and maintained for the
purpose of hearing disciplinary cases involving any inmate who violates jail rules and regulations. It
shall be composed of the following:
Chairperson - Assistant Warden
Member - Chief, Custodial/Security Office
Member - Medical Officer/Public Health Officer
Member - Jail Chaplain
Member - Inmates Welfare and Development Officer
Member - Inmates’ Representative
If the above composition is not feasible because of personnel limitation, the warden shall
perform the board’s functions and he shall act as the summary disciplinary officer.

Section 26. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD – The Board is tasked to
investigate the facts of an alleged misconduct referred to it. It shall hold sessions as often as necessary
in a room, which may be provided for the purpose. All cases referred to it shall be heard and decided
within forty-eight (48) hours from the date of receipt of the case.

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 Section 27. AUTHORIZED DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS/MEASURES FOR INMATES - The Board is
authorized to impose any of the following disciplinary ACTIONS/MEASURES:
1. For Detainees: 2. For Prisoners:
a. Admonition or verbal reprimand; a. Admonition or verbal reprimand;
b. Restitution or reparation; b. Restitution or reparation;
c. Temporary or permanent cancellation c. Additional job functions/community service within the jail
of all or some recreational privileges; premises;
d. Reduction of visiting time; d. Temporary or permanent cancellation of some or all recreational
e. Close confinement in a cell for a period privileges;
not exceeding seven (7) days in any e. Reduction of visiting time;
calendar month, provided that this f. Close confinement in a cell for a period not exceeding seven (7)
disciplinary action shall be imposed days in any calendar month, provided that this disciplinary action
only in the case of an incorrigible shall be imposed only in the case of an incorrigible inmate, and
inmate, and when other disciplinary when other disciplinary measures had been proven ineffective;
measures had been proven ineffective; g. Transfer to another BJMP jail in the area in coordination with the
and Court;
f. Transfer to another BJMP jail in the h. Suspension of visiting privileges for a period not exceeding one
area, in coordination with the Court. (1) month, provided that this sanction shall not apply to the lawyer,
physician or religious minister serving the needs of the prisoner.
i. Permanent cancellation of visiting privileges with respect to
persons not included in the definition of immediate family under
RA 7438, provided that this sanction shall not apply to the lawyer,
physician or religious minister serving the needs of the prisoner.
In addition to the above-mentioned punishment, the disciplinary board may recommend to the
warden partial or full forfeiture of good conduct time allowance (GCTA) to be earned for a particular
month and subsequent months depending upon the gravity of the offense.

Section 28. LIMITATIONS ON DISCIPLINARY PUNISHMENT FOR INMATES - The Disciplinary

Board shall consider the following limitations when imposing disciplinary punishment:
a. No female inmate shall be subjected to any disciplinary punishment which might affect her
unborn or nursing child;
b. No infirm or handicapped offender shall be meted out punishment, which might affect his/her
health or physical well-being;
c. Corporal punishment, confinement in dark or inadequately ventilated cells and any form of cruel,
unusual, inhumane or degrading punishment are absolutely prohibited;
d. When necessary, the jail physician shall visit the detainee/prisoner undergoing punishment and
shall advise the warden of the need for the termination of the punishment imposed upon the
inmate on grounds of the inmate's physical or mental health;
e. Instruments of restraint, such as handcuffs, leg irons and straitjackets are not to be applied as a
form of punishment. They shall only be used as a precaution against escape and on medical
grounds to prevent an offender from injuring himself or others;

Section 30. PUNISHABLE ACTS - An inmate is strictly prohibited from committing any of the following
acts:
MINOR OFFENSES LESS GRAVE OFFENSES GRAVE OFFENSES

a. Selling or bartering with fellow a. Failure to report for work detail a. Making untruthful statements or lies in any official
inmate(s) those items not without sufficient justification; communication, transaction, or investigation;
classified as contraband; b. Failure to render assistance to b. Keeping or concealing keys or locks of places in the
b. Rendering personal service to an injured personnel or inmate; jail which are off-limits to inmates;
fellow inmate(s); c. Failure to assist in putting out c. Giving gifts, selling, or bartering items with jail
c. Untidy or dirty personal fires inside the jail; personnel;
appearance; d. Behaving improperly or acting d. Keeping in his/her possession money, jewelry,
d. Littering or failing to maintain boisterously during religious, cellular phones or other communication devices and
cleanliness and orderliness in social and other group other items classified as contraband under the rules;
his/her quarters and/or functions; e. Tattooing others or allowing him/her to be tattooed on
surroundings; e. Swearing, cursing or using any part of the body, or keeping any paraphernalia to
e. Making frivolous or groundless profane or defamatory language be used in tattooing;
complaints; directed at other persons; f. Forcibly taking or extorting money from fellow
f. Taking the cudgels for or f. Malingering or pretending to be inmates and visitors;
reporting complaints on behalf sick to skip work assignment; g. Punishing or inflicting injury or any harm upon
of other inmates; g. Spreading rumors or malicious himself/herself or other inmates;
g. Reporting late for inmate intrigues to besmirch the honor h. Receiving, keeping, taking or drinking liquor and
formation and inmate of any person, particularly BJMP prohibited drugs;
headcount without justifiable personnel; i. Making, improvising or keeping any kind of deadly
reasons; and h. Failure to stand at attention and weapon;
h. Willful waste of food. give due respect when j. Concealing or withholding information on plans of
attempted escapes;

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 confronted by or reporting to any k. Unruly conduct and flagrant disregard for discipline
BJMP personnel; and instructions;
i. Forcing fellow inmates to render l. Escaping, attempting or planning to escape from the
personal service to him/her institution or from any guard;
and/or to others; m. Helping, aiding or abetting others to escape;
j. Exchanging uniforms or wearing n. Fighting, causing any disturbance or participating
clothes other than those issued therein and/or agitating to cause such disturbance or
to him/her for the purpose of riot;
circumventing jail rules; o. Indecent, immoral or lascivious acts by
k. Loitering or being in an himself/herself or others and/or allowing
unauthorized place; himself/herself to be the subject of such indecent,
l. Using the telephone without immoral or lascivious acts;
authority from the desk p. Willful disobedience to a lawful order issued by any
officer/warden; BJMP personnel;
m. Writing, defacing, or drawing on q. Assaulting any BJMP personnel;
walls, floors or any furniture or r. Damaging any government property or equipment;
equipment; s. Participating in kangaroo court, an unauthorized or
n. Withholding information, which irregular court conducted with disregard for or
may be inimical or prejudicial to perversion of legal procedures as a mock court by the
the jail administration; inmates in a jail/prison;
o. Possession of lewd or t. Affiliating with any gang or faction whose main
pornographic literature and/or purpose is to foment regionalism or to segregate
photographs; themselves from others;
p. Absence from cell, brigade, u. Failing to inform the authorities concerned when
place of work during headcount, afflicted with any communicable disease, such as
or at any time without justifiable tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted diseases, etc.;
reason; and v. Engaging in gambling or any game of chance;
q. Failure to turn over any w. Committing any act which violates any law or
implement/article/s issued after ordinance, in which case, he/she shall be prosecuted
work detail. criminally in accordance with law; and
x. Committing any act prejudicial to good order and
discipline.
Any personnel, especially warden, found to be allowing and tolerating any violation mentioned
above will be immediately relieved from his/her designation without prejudice to his or her being
administratively charged.

Section 31. MODES AND GUIDELINES FOR RELEASE - The following modes and guidelines shall
be observed when inmates are to be released from detention:
1. An inmate may be released through:
a. Service of sentence;
b. Order of the Court;
c. Parole;
d. Pardon; and
e. Amnesty.
2. Before an inmate is released, he/she shall be properly identified to ensure that he/she is
the same person received and is subject of release. His/her marks and fingerprints shall
be verified with those taken when he/she was received. Any changes or differences in his/her
distinguishing marks and scars shall be investigated to ascertain his/her real identity in order to
prevent the mistaken release of another person;
3. No inmate shall be released on a mere verbal order or an order relayed via telephone. The
release of an inmate by reason of acquittal, dismissal of case, payment of fines and/or indemnity,
or filing of bond, shall take effect only upon receipt of the release order served by the court
process server. The court order shall bear the full name of the inmate, the crime he/she was
charged with, the criminal case number and such other details that will enable the officer in
charge to properly identify the inmate to be released;
4. Upon proper verification from the court of the authenticity of the order, an inmate shall be
released promptly and without unreasonable delay;
5. Under proper receipt, all money earned, other valuables held and entrusted by the inmate upon
admission, shall be returned to him/her upon release; and
6. The released inmate shall be issued a certification of discharge from jail by the warden or
his/her authorized representative.

Section 32. PROCEDURE ON RELEASING - The procedures shall be observed when inmates are to
be released from detention.
1. Desk Officer - Upon receipt of release order, the desk officer shall coordinate with the paralegal
officer for verification of the authenticity of said order.
2. Paralegal Officer - Verifies the authenticity of the release order.
3. Records/Admin Officer
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 a. Starts processing inmate’s release.
b. Checks inmate records to ensure that the data in the release order coincide with the data
in the inmate’s carpeta (spelling of name, offense, Criminal Case Number, etc.).
c. Checks that the inmate has no other pending case/s.
d. d. Routes the release paper to different signatories.
4. Property Custodian
a. Checks on the receipt of property and returns to the inmate his/her deposited items.
b. Makes sure that returned items of the inmate are duly received and properly recorded.
5. Desk Officer - Records the release of inmate and the condition of the inmate upon his/her
release.
6. Jail Warden - Reports to concerned agencies/persons the release of inmate for aftercare
program. Upon release of the inmate, the warden shall notify the following agencies/persons:
 Barangay Captain - mandatory
 Priest or religious minister - mandatory
 Family - if release is not witnessed by any member of immediate family
 Court - in case of convicted inmate

Section 34. HANDLING INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - The following guidelines shall be
observed in handling inmates with special needs:
 Female
 Drug Users/Dependents/Alcoholics
 Mentally-ill
 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)
 Sex Offenders
 Suicidal Inmates
 Escape-Prone Inmates
 Inmates with Disability
 Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL)

RULE V
CUSTODY, SECURITY AND CONTROL, EMERGENCY PLANS, MOVEMENT AND TRANSFER
OF PRISONERS AND DETAINEES
Section 36. INMATES COUNT - It is imperative that at specified times during each 24-hour period, all
inmates are physically counted. For this type of count, the general procedures are as follows:
a. Count each inmate physically at specified times or as necessary;
b. During the count, ensure that all movements of inmates are stopped until the count is completed;
c. The count must be accurate. Make a positive verification to ascertain that the inmates are
physically present. Refrain from conducting a count on the basis of only having seen any part of
his clothing, hair or shoes;
d. Conduct regular count of inmates at least five to six (5-6) times within a 24-hour period and
strictly implement the established procedures in counting inmates (See Section 35). Personnel
e. Submit a report of each count of a group of inmates to the warden and/or assistant warden
(officer of the day); and
f. If the total jail count does not tally with the total jail population at any given time, conduct another
count. Render an immediate report to the warden and/or assistant warden (officer of the day)
relative to any unaccounted inmate.

Section 40. MOVEMENT/TRANSFER OF INMATES - Prisoners or detainees may be moved or

transferred safely and humanely by trained personnel who shall adopt the necessary level of security,
supervision, and control to ensure public safety under specific circumstances outlined below:
F. Inmates who wish to view the remains of a deceased relative within the second degree of
consanguinity or affinity and whose motion for that purpose was approved by the court as proven by a
valid court order issued to the warden shall be required to submit a written request to the warden at
least three (3) days before the date of viewing and which request should be accompanied by the
following documents:
1. Death Certificate of the deceased relative duly certified by the attending physician or local civil
registrar;
2. The appropriate certificate as indicated after the name of the deceased relative, to wit:
a. Spouse - marriage contract;
b. Children - birth certificates of the deceased child and marriage certificate of the inmate and
his/her spouse;
c. Father or Mother - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her deceased parent;
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 d. Brother or Sister - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her deceased sibling;
e. Grandparent - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her parent who is the child of the
deceased grandparent; and
f. Grandchild - birth certificates of the inmate and his/her child who is the parent of the
deceased grandchild.
3. Sketch map of the place where the remains lie in state.
H. In case of Muslim inmates, it shall be ascertained whether the date indicated in the Court Order
for the inmate or inmates to view the remains their deceased relative/s within twenty-four (24) hours
from the time of the death of his or her/their relatives. This is view of Muslim customs and traditions,
providing among others burying the dead within twenty-four (24) hours after death.
I. The warden shall timely oppose the request and timely notify the court of his or her inability to comply
with the order allowing the inmate to be escorted out of the jail to view the remains of a deceased
relative in any of the following cases:
1. The deceased relative is lying-in-state in a place beyond thirty (30) kilometer radius from the
jail or, in any case, where the inmate cannot return to said place during daylight hours;
2. The inmate has a record of escape or attempted escape;
3. The inmate has two (2) or more pending criminal cases or is a material witness in a pending
criminal case;
4. The inmate is classified as high risk, high profile, high value or violent extremist offender;
5. The inmate cannot be assured of his safety and security, or his escape is highly possible; and
6. There is an intelligence report that the inmate will escape or will be rescued.
J. If approved, the inmate shall not be allowed to stay more than three (3) hours in the place where
the remains of the deceased relative lie in state. Further, in no case shall the inmate be allowed to join
the funeral cortege.

Section 42. RULES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN TRANSPORTING INMATES - When

moving/transporting inmates, the following shall be observed:
A. General Precautions
1. Long distance transport of one (1) or more inmates shall be escorted by a minimum
of three (3) escort personnel and a back-up vehicle, if available;
B. Use of Restraints
 In all instances, an inmate being moved shall be handcuffed. When two (2) or more inmates are
transported, each must be secured to the other. In no case shall an inmate be handcuffed in any
part of the vehicle during transit to avoid being trapped in case of an accident. Use additional
restraints, or limited restraints for special needs, when necessary shall be authorized.
1. Techniques in Handcuffing:
Rear Position Front Position
- thumbs up - thumbs down
- palms out - palms out
- double locked - double locked
- key holes facing up - key holes facing up
- used for hostile or violent inmates - used for general population

Hand Cuff
o REGULAR PDL (FRONT)
o HP/HR (BACK)
o CICL (None)

Section 43. EMERGENCY PLANS/CONTINGENCY PLANS -Emergency plans for both natural and
man-made calamities and other forms of jail disturbances shall be formulated to suit the physical
structure and other factors peculiar to every jail, such as:
Natural Calamities Man-made Calamities/ Disturbances
a. Fire
a. Riot g. Biological attacks
b. Flood b. Jailbreak
c. Earthquake h. Bombing
c. Noise barrage i. Water shortage
d. Tsunami d. Hostage-taking j. Power failure
e. Landslide e. Food poisoning
f. Typhoon f. Rescue
g. Volcanic eruption
h. Epidemics
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 i. Others

SECTION 46. SPECIAL TACTICS AND REPONSE (STAR) TEAM

 It is an elite tactical unit trained to perform high-risk operations that falls outside the
operational abilities of the regular BJMP personnel and is equipped with specialized skills and
sophisticated firearms and equipment. A ready force is composed of highly trained BJMP
personnel and experts in dealing with high risk, high profile inmates and VEO’s, as well as in
controlling critical jail disturbance and incidents.
 The Bureau shall maintain a STAR team in its national, regional and provincial offices; in big jails
with high risk, high profile inmates and VEO’s; in jails that are strategically located for the STAR
team's immediate response, and in nearby jails to whom the STAR team could, during
emergency cases, extend assistance to if the number of its members so warrants.
 STAR trained personnel should NEITHER be assigned individually in jail NOR be given custodial
responsibility. They should be assigned by teams only in places mentioned in the
preceding paragraph in order not to defeat the primordial intent of its creation.

SECTION 47. QUICK RESPONSE TEAM (QRT)

 It is created purposely to respond immediately and efficiently and to contain, control, and
solve in the shortest possible time any form of jail incidents/disturbance while waiting for
the arrival of reinforcement from the National/Regional STAR team/s and friendly forces.
 It is imperative that all jails nationwide have Quick Response Team/s (QRT). As first
responders, members of the QRT must undergo trainings and seminars for them to be A. Scope
of Jurisdiction equipped with the knowledge and skills in jail incident management.
A. Scope of Jurisdiction
 Shall be under the command and control of the jail warden, or in his absence, the assistant
warden or the most senior JCO/JNCO.
B. Duties and Responsibilities
 Acts as first responder to any jail incidents.
1. Alarm -gives the alarm through siren, whistle, shouting, etc.
2. Contain - isolates/cordons the affected area.
3. Report - provides correct and precise information about the situation.
4. Evaluate - evaluates damage to equipment and facilities;
- evaluates personnel/inmates situations.
Crisis Management Group - They shall be responsible in taking measures to abate the tension in the
event of crisis situations until the intervention of crisis response authorities.
1. Negotiations Team - In crisis situations where negotiations are practicable it will be the role of
the negotiations team to establish meeting points to neutralize the situation. In deteriorating crisis
situations it will be their role to sustain making arrangements until the intervention of crisis
response authorities.
2. Liaison Team - They shall be responsible in providing for tasks or errands incidental to the crisis
situation/operations.
3. Tactical Response team - In the event that a crisis deteriorated beyond the capabilities of the
BJMP to handle, the aid of an ally tactical response team will be sought.

SECTION 49. GREYHOUND FORCE (Operation Greyhound)

 It aims to eliminate in all BJMP manned facilities any form of contrabands that could have
adverse implications on overall administration of the facilities and to ultimately establish order in
all jails, promote operational efficiency and encourage adherence to prescribed operating
policies.
 All regions should create a Greyhound Force whose composition shall be in accordance with
BJMP Manual on Operation Greyhound and SOP on Control of Contraband and Physical
Evidence. This way, surprise major greyhound operation in all jails to be spearheaded by the
Regional Director or Assistant Regional Director for Operations may launched anytime.
What is CONTRABAND? – any article, item, or thing prohibited by law and/or forbidden by jail/prison
rules that would pose as security hazards or endanger the lives of inmates.
Examples:
 Illegal Drugs
 Cigarettes
 Beverages that can produce intoxication
 Pornographic materials
 Firearms
 Cell phones
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  Deadly weapons
 And all other materials that is not allowed by the authority.

TYPES OF CONTRABAND
1. ILLEGAL CONTRABAND – prohibited by law
2. NUISANCE CONTRABAND – prohibited only by jail rules

METHODS OF SEARCHING
1. PAT/FRISK SEARCH - is a search wherein the officer pats or squeezes the subject’s clothing
to attempt to detect contraband. For same gender searches the Pat/Frisk search is normally
accomplished in concert with Rub Search.
2. RUB SEARCH - is a search wherein the officer rubs and/or pats the subject’s body over the
clothing, but in a more intense and thorough manner. In a rub search, the genital, buttocks, and
breast (of females) areas are carefully rubbed-areas, which are not searched in a frisk/pat
search. Rub searches shall not be conducted on cross-gender individuals.
3. STRIP SEARCH - is a search, which involves the visual inspection of disrobed or partially
disrobed subject.
4. VISUAL BODY CAVITY SEARCH - is a search, which involves the inspection of the anus and/or
vaginal area, generally requiring the subject to bend over and spread the cheeks of the buttocks;
to squat and/or otherwise expose body cavity orifices.

DIRECTOR CHARLES MONDEJAR

 The first Chief of the BJMP upon its creation who took his oath of office on July 1 1991.

PRISON
 Institutions for confinement of convicted offenders sentenced to more than three (3) years of
imprisonment.
 derived from the Greco-Roman word “PRESIDIO”
 Administered by the National Government under the Bureau of Corrections.
 Also called national prisons and also includes the penal colonies and penal farms.

POWERS, FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION OF THE BUCOR

BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS
 Act. No. 1407 (Reorganization Act of 1905) - On November 1, 1905 created the Bureau of
Prisons (Old Name) under the Department of Public Instruction until it was transferred to the
then Ministry of Justice, now Department of Justice (DOJ).
 The Bureau of Prisons was renamed BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS under the New Administrative
Code of 1987 (EO 292) and Proclamation No. 495 Issued on November 22, 1989.
 The Bureau of Corrections, or BuCor, is an attached agency to the Department of Justice. It
is the only primary institution in the corrections pillar that provides full custody and rehabilitation
programs for the transformation of insular prisoners, those sentenced to more than three (3)
years to life imprisonment.
 The BuCorr shall be headed by a Director General (Rank -Undersecretary) who shall be
assisted by three (3) Deputy Directors (Rank – Assistant Secretary): one (1) for
administration, one (1) for security and operations and one (1) for reformation,
 all of whom shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the
DOJ: Provided, That the Director and the Deputy Directors of the BuCor shall serve a tour of duty
not to exceed six (6) years from the date of appointment. Provided, further, that in times of war
or other national emergency declared by the Congress, the President may extend such tour of
duty.

Republic Act No. 10575

 Otherwise known as the BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2013, was approved on 24 May
2013. It aims to strengthen, modernize, professionalize and restructure the BuCor by upgrading
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 its facilities, increasing the number of its personnel, upgrading the level of qualifications of its
personnel and standardizing their salaries, retirement and other benefits.

Roles and Responsibilities of Key Personnel:

 The Director-General of the BuCor is responsible for the overall management and operation
of the agency.
 The Deputy Director-General for Administration is responsible for the administrative functions
of the BuCor, including finance, procurement, and property management.
 The Deputy Director-General for Security and Operations is responsible for the security and
operations of the BuCor, including the custody and care of inmates and the enforcement
of rules and regulations.
 The Deputy Director-General for Reformation is responsible for the reformation and
rehabilitation of inmates, including the provision of education and skills training program.

Two types of Corrections Officers in BUCOR

1. CUSTODIAL RANK (CORRECTIONS OFFICER) CO
2. REFORMATION RANK (CORRECTIONS TECHNICAL OFFICER) CTO

7 PENAL COLONY (SINDSL-C) under by BuCorr

 SAN RAMON PRISON AND PENAL FARM
 IWAHIG PRISON AND PENAL FARM (SIMC)
 NEW/NATIONAL BILID PRISON
 DAVAO PENAL COLONY (PK)
 SABLAYAN PENAL COLONY AND FARM (CPPY)
 LEYTE REGIONAL PRISON
 CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN

SRPPF IPPF CIW DPPF NBP SPPF LRP

R-9 R-4B NCR, R-11 and R- R-11 NCR R-4B R-8
4B
August 18, 1870 November 16, 1904 November 27, 1929 January 21, 1932 January 22, 1941 September 26, 1954 January 16, 1973
Royal Decree of Act 1723 Act 3579 Act 3732 CA 67 Proclamation 72 PD 28
1869 &
Proclamation 1101
Zamboanga City Puerto Mandaluyong Davao Del Norte Muntinlupa City Sablayan, ABUYOG, LEYTE
Princesa,Palawan City, Davao and Occidental
Palawan MIndoro
Ramon Blanco Prison High-Income
(Patron) without Wall Earner
Muslim 16 18 Hectares Banana YOUNGEST
Rebel and Incorrigibles Plantation PRISON
Political (3000
Offender hectares),
TADECO Inc.
Copra Sta Lucia, 50 Buildings Panabo and NBP Main Building, Central, Pusog,
Inagawan, Welfare Ville Kapalong Camp Sampaguita, Pasugui and
Montible and Yapang
And Camp
Central
Bukangliwayway

PRISONER ACCORDING TO SECURITY RISK

Maximum Security Prisoners
 highly dangerous or high security risk inmates
 those sentenced to death
 those whose minimum sentence is twenty (20) years imprisonment
 offenders who are criminally insane having severe personality or emotional disorders that make
them dangerous to fellow offenders or staff members.
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  Their movements are restricted, and they are not allowed to work outside the institution but
rather assigned to industrial shops within the prison compound.
Medium Security Prisoners
 It consists of groups of prisoners who may be allowed to work outside the fence or walls of
the penal institution under guards or with escorts.
 Those who cannot be trusted in open conditions and pose lesser danger than maximum-security
prisoners in case they escape.
 It consists of groups of prisoners who may be allowed to work outside the fence or walls of
the penal institution under guards or with escorts.
 Generally, they are employed as agricultural workers.
 those whose minimum sentence is less than twenty (20) years imprisonment
Minimum Security Prisoners
 Those who can be reasonably trusted to serve their sentence under less restricted conditions.
 A group of prisoners who can be reasonably trusted to serve sentence under “open conditions”.
 This group includes prisoners who can be trusted to report to their work assignments without the
presence of guards.
 Have only six months more to serve before the expiration of their maximum sentence.

COLOR OF UNIFORM BASED ON SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

 Maximum security – Orange/Tangerine
 Medium security – Blue
 Minimum security – Brown
 Detainee in BuCor – Gray
 BJMP – all are in Yellow

PRISONER ACCORDING TO PRIVILEGE

COLONIES
 came from the first class which was given privilege. They can wear civilian cloth during program,
received the regular GCTA plus 10 days. (You can even request your wife from CIW to transfer
in the colony or even with the entire family)
 after one year after being promoted from 1st class who served with good conduct the 1/5 of his
maximum sentence or served 7 years of his life sentence.
1ST CLASS - known for character and credit for work while in detention or one promoted from 2nd
class. (Skilled Prisoners)
2ND CLASS - newly arrived inmate, demoted from 1st class or promoted from 3rd class.
3RD CLASS - committed for three or more time as sentenced prisoner. (Incorrigible Prisoner)

INMATE
 (Brief definition) either a prisoner or detainee confined in jail.

PERSON DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY

 Refers to a detainee, inmate, or prisoner, or other person under confinement or custody in any
other manner. However, in order to prevent labeling, branding or shaming by the use of these
or other derogatory words, the term “prisoner” has been replaced by this new and neutral phrase.
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
 BJMP – Disciplinary Board (resolves issues within 48 hours)
 BUCOR – Board of Discipline (resolves issues within 5 working days)
 Reprimand – lowest penalty for violation in prison. Also called Admonition.

Disciplinary Machinery for PDL

BJMP - Disciplinary Board BUCOR - Board of Discipline

Chairman Assistant Warden Camp Commander

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 Members Vice-chairman: Deputy Camp Commander
 Chief Security and Operation
Officer Secretary: BOD Administrative Staff
 Medical Officer (Public  Administrative Officer
Health Officer)  Stenographer
 Jail Chaplain Prosecutor: Chief
 Inmate Welfare Development Investigation
Officer Members: Reformation Coordinator, Medical Officer, and Chief
 Inmate’s Representative Overseer
Complaint / Days on Within 24 Within 72 hours, all valid complaints were endorsed to the camp
investigation- hours commander
by-investigation unit
Within 48 hours Five (5) working days
Time to resolve
Appeal Office of the warden and final and Office of the Superintendent and final and executory
executory
Segregation Cell or Bartolina
 1 – 7 Days serve punishments in BJMP
 1 – 2 Months serve punishments in BuCor
 22 hours – 15 days UN RULES

COMMITMENT ORDER vs MITTIMUS

COMMITMENT – means the entrusting for confinement of an inmate to a jail by competent court or
authority for investigation, trial and/or service of sentence.

COMMITMENT ORDER – a written order of the court or any other competent authority consigning an
offender to a jail or prison for confinement.

MITTIMUS – a warrant issued by the court bearing its seal and the signature of the judge directing the
jail or prison authorities to receive inmates for service of sentence or detention.

COMPETENT AUTHORITY – refers to the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Regional Trial Court,
Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Sandigan Bayan, Military
Courts, House of Representatives, Senate, Commission on Elections, Bureau of Immigration and
Deportation and Board of Pardons and Parole.

CARPETA (PRISON JACKET) – the institutional record of an inmate which consist of his commitment
order, the prosecutors’ information and the decisions of the trial court.

PRISON RECORD – refers to

 information concerning an inmate's personal circumstances,
 the offense he committed, the sentence imposed, the criminal case number in the trial and appellate
courts,
 the date he commenced serving his sentence,
 the date he was received for confinement,
 the place of confinement,
 the date of expiration of the sentence,
 the number of previous convictions, if any, and his behavior or conduct while in prison.

Important Features of BUCOR MANUAL 2024

BOOK I (ADMINISTRATION)
CHAPTER 6
PERSONNEL MECHANISM AND OTHER ACTIONS
 Section 1. Professionalization and Qualifications Upgrading. The DOJ shall design and establish a
professionalization and qualifications upgrading program for personnel of the BuCor, in coordination with the
CSC and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through an off-campus education program or other
similar programs.

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 Section 2. Philippine Corrections Academy - For sustained professionalism in service, the BuCor is
directed to conduct study for the feasible establishment of the Philippine Corrections Academy, patterned
after the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) of the Philippines National Police (PNP) and the
Philippine Military Academy (PMA) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its commissioned
officers.
 Section 3. Corrections National Training Institute- The BuCor shall continue training its personnel through
its Personnel Training School, which shall be renamed as Corrections Training School/ Institute patterned
after the BJMP’s Jail National Training Institute (JNTI), the Bureau of Fire’s Fire Training Institute (FNTI) and
thePNP’s National Training Institute (PNTI).
 Section 4. Lateral Entry of Officer into BuCor In general, all original appointments of officers in the BuCor
shall commence with the rank of Corrections Inspector wherein applicants for lateral entry into the BuCor
shall include all those with highly specialized and technical qualifications such as, but not limited to, civil
engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, chemical engineers, chemists, architects,
criminologists, certified public accountants, nurses, physical therapists, dentists, social workers,
psychologists, sociologists, guidance counselors and teachers. Doctor of Medicine, members of the
Philippine Bar and chaplains shall be appointed to the rank of Corrections Senior Inspector/Corrections
Technical Senior Inspector in their particular technical service.

BOOK II
SECURITY AND OPERATIONS
CHAPTER 1
ADMISSION AND CONFINEMENT OF PDL
 Section 1. Reception and Diagnostic Center (RDC). Every newly committed PDL shall be mandatorily
housed at the RDC for not more than sixty (60) days, comprising of a 5-day quarantine period and a
55-day orientation, diagnostic evaluation, and initial security classification, after which, he/she shall
be transferred to his/her assigned corrections facility based on the approved resolution of the RDC Initial
Classification Board.
 Section 2. Facility. The RDC shall be a separate facility located outside of the security camps. (e.g.
Maximum, Medium and Minimum).
 Section 3. Admission Process. The RDC in each regional OPPF (Operating Prisons and Penal Farm),
shall receive a PDL from any competent authority upon presentation of the original and/or certified true copies
of the following documents:
3.1. Mittimus or Commitment Order (must bear the dry seal of the court and the signature of the judge),
or Recommitment Order;
3.2. Information and Court decision in the case;
3.3. Certificate of Detention, if any;
3.4. Certification of on Appeal/Non-Appeal and No Pending Case;
3.5. Provincial Form 35/Jail Booking Sheet with Mug Shots;
3.6. Detainee's Manifestation;
3.7. Certificate of GCT/WTASTM/STAL;
3.8. Pregnancy Test (female offenders);
3.9. Medical Certificate and Medical Records;
3.10. Chest X-ray result;
3.11. Drug Dependency Examination Certificate/Result, as required in the case decision; and
3.12. Other related documents that may be required prior to the admission.
Any deficiency or lacking in the aforementioned requirements shall be a sufficient ground for RDC to refuse or
deny admission.
 Section 4. Female PDL. A female PDL shall be received only at the Correctional Institution for Women
(CIW).
 Section 5. Confinement of Convicted Children in Agricultural Camps and Other Training Facilities.
Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) shall be committed directly to agricultural camps. Its operation shall
be supervised and controlled by BuCor in coordination with DSWD and other stakeholders.
 Section 6. Body Search of PDL and Personal Belongings. Upon admission, the PDL shall be searched
thoroughly. He/she shall be allowed to possess such articles as authorized. A list of all articles taken from
the PDL shall be entered in the PDL's record and receipted by the Officer-in-Charge thereof.
Personal belongings/effects of PDL - The PDL, subject to the approval of the Superintendent, may bring items
deemed essential to his/her well-being. Provided that, the quantity, nature, and dimension thereof shall not
interfere with the safety, security and living conditions of the PDL and others.

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 6.1. Wearing of jewelry - A PDL may not wear jewelry items. He/She may, however allowed to wear an
inexpensive/cheap watch.
6.2. Money - A PDL shall be asked to declare any amount of money in his/her possession. He/She shall
be apprised that the same shall be relinquished to the camp Trust Fund Officer and subjected to the
existing policies. Any money undeclared and found in the possession of the PDL shall be treated as
contraband and confiscated accordingly.
6.3. Medicines - any medicine brought in by PDL shall be turned over to the infirmary/hospital. The medical
officer on duty shall decide on its proper dispensation.
6.4. Confiscation of Contraband - Narcotics and all other prohibited drugs or substances, the possession
and/or use of which are punishable by laws, all types of weapons, substances or chemicals that may
cause injury to persons, and items or articles which a PDL are not allowed to possess under corrections
rules or the law in general are deemed as contraband items and shall be confiscated accordingly
without prejudice to any criminal prosecution against the PDL, where applicable.
6.5. Any items that are not allowed inside the security camp in the possession of the newly transferred
PDL shall be confiscated and safe kept subject for return to the immediate family within the period of
six months otherwise will be forfeited in favor of the government or to be disposed of accordingly.
 Section 7. Receiving. Upon admission, the PDL shall be registered by the Receiving Officerand
processed accordingly:
7.1. Registration Logbook - all committed PDL shall be officially recorded and must contain the basic
entries, to wit;
7.1.1. Name of PDL;
7.1.2. Jail of origin:
7.1.3. Date and hour of admission;
7.1.4. Name of escort, contact number, email address (if any); and
7.1.5. Name of receiving officer
7.2. Issuance of Certificate of Appearance to the Committing Officer – The Jail/Police/Committing
personnel shall be issued an appropriate Certificate of Appearance by the Overseer office, without
delay and whether the purpose of the appearance is complete or otherwise, upon presentation of
proper identification credentials and a mission order/directive.
7.3. Taking of fingerprints for the Registration Form, Criminal Fingerprint Chart, and Registration Sheet
Form shall be conducted by the Identification Unit simultaneously with the taking of mug shots and
photographs for the Carpeta conducted by Photography Unit. The original copy of the documents
comprising the Carpeta shall be forwarded to the PDL Documents Processing Division (PDPD),
duplicate original/certified true copy of the documents comprising the Carpeta shall be forwarded to
the respective PDL Documents Processing Sections (PDPS) and Overseer Sections of corrections
facility.
7.4. PDL Number - a newly- committed PDL shall be duly assigned a PDL number.
7.5. Issuance of PDL provisions - A PDL shall be initially issued with the following personal supplies:
7.5.1. Toothbrush;
7.5.2. Toothpaste;
7.5.3. Pair of Slippers;
7.5.4. Briefs/Panties;
7.5.5. Brassieres;
7.5.6. Prescribed Uniform;
7.5.7. Short Pants;
7.5.8. Jogging Pants;
7.5.9. Bath Soap;
7.5.10. Laundry Soap;
7.5.11. Shoes;
7.5.12. Bath Towel;
7.5.13. Mosquito Net;
7.5.14. Mat;
7.5.15. Blanket;
7.5.16. Pillow with Pillowcase; and
7.5.17. PDL handbook.

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 7.6. A male PDL shall undergo the regulation haircut and his beard/mustache must be shaved off.
7.7. Hairpieces or wigs may be worn when recommended by the medical officer of the BuCor and
approved by the Superintendent.
7.8. An Admission Slip shall be given to the Security and Housing Unit (SHU) and Kitchen and Mess
Hall Unit which shall indicate where the PDL will be quarantined.
 Section 8. Quarantine. The PDL shall be placed in a regular Quarantine Cell for at least five (5) days
for medical observation, during which:
8.1. A Medical/Psychiatric examination shall be given to determine any handicap, physical or mental
illness. A PDL found to be suffering from any communicable disease, mental or other severe illness/es
shall be immediately confined in the Corrections Hospital/Infirmary; and
8.2. An Interview of the PDL by the Overseer Section shall be made to gather data/information to
complete the Registration Form and are to be provided to all Diagnostic Sections. The PDL shall list
down the names of his/her relatives or authorized visitors to be recorded in his/her Visitor’s
Registration Form. In case of illiterate/handicapped PDL, he/she shall be assisted by the Overseer
Officer to fill in the necessary information. After completion, the PDL Record Jacket (PRJ) shall be
forwarded to Identification Section (ID) for verification.
 Section 9. Assignment of PDL. After the quarantine period, the PDL shall be transferred to a regular cell
as assigned by the Overseer. During the stay at RDC, the PDL shall undergo the mandatory orientation,
diagnostics, and classification for the next fifty-five (55) days.
 Section 10. Mandatory Orientation. The PDL shall be oriented on corrections facility’s rules and
regulations, PDL rights and privileges, diagnostics procedures, PDL reformation programs, health
services. Time Allowances and PDL Grievance Machinery.
1.4. Educational Assessment - The PDL shall be assessed as to his/her educational background
and recommend appropriate educational program as necessary.
1.5. Vocational Skills Assessment - The PDL shall be assessed as to his/her skills, training, and
previous employment records.
CHAPTER 6
MOVEMENT OF PDL
 Section 1. Movement of PDL Outside Security Camps. The Director General may authorize a PDL to
be taken out of the security camp, under the following instances:
1.1. To appear in court, subject to the condition that an express authority of the Supreme Court is
obtained upon proper application to effect the transfer of a PDL;
1.2. To appear before in any Congressional inquiry in aid of legislation;
1.3. For medical examination/treatment or hospitalization in an outside clinic or hospital:
1.3.1. Emergency Referral - duly approved by the Superintendent; and
1.3.2. Regular Referral/OPD - prior approval of the DOJ Secretary is required.
1.4. To view the remains of a deceased relative — A Medium or Minimum Security PDL may be
allowed to view the remains of his/her relatives upon written application and submission of original or
certified true copies of Local Civil Registrar (LCR)/Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) of the death
certificate, the burial permit, and the documents specified hereunder.
1.4.1. Marriage Certificate/Contract (Wife or Husband):
1.4.2. Birth Certificate of the child and marriage certificate of the PDL or Birth Certificate of the
child only in case of unmarried parents (Child);
1.4.3. Birth Certificate of brother/sister and Birth Certificate of the PDL (Brother/Sister):
1.4.4. Birth Certificate of the PDL (Father/Mother);
1.4.5. Birth Certificate of the grandchild and of the latter's parent who is the child of the PDL
(Grandchild): or
1.4.6. Birth Certificate of the PDL and of his/her parent who is the child of the deceased
grandparent (Grandparent).
In the case of high-risk or high-profile PDL, the application and its supporting documents,
together with the PDL record, the favorable recommendation of the Superintendent thereof and the
Director General, shall be forwarded to the Secretary of Justice for approval or consideration at
least three (3) working days before the privilege is to be availed.
The PDL may be allowed not more than three (3) hours upon arrival to view the deceased
relative in the place where the remains lie in state but shall not be allowed to pass any other place in
transit, or to join the funeral cortege.
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 The privilege may be availed only if the deceased relative is in a place within radius of thirty
(30) kilometers by road from the corrections facility. Where the distance is more than thirty (30)
kilometers, the privilege may be extended if the PDL can leave and return to his/her place of
confinement during the daylight hours of the same day.

 Section 3. Distance of Corrections Officer from PDL. In escorting a lone PDL, who is under restraint,
a Corrections Officer shall keep an arm’s length distance from his/her charge.
If escorting a group of PDL, a guard shall keep a distance of not less than ten (10) paces from
his/her charge. Upon arrival at the destination, he/she shall station himself/herself

 Section 5. Escort Procedures for Court Appearance. In escort duties for court hearing, the
Superintendent shall provide at least two (2) Corrections Officers for every PDL. However, when two
or more PDL are to be escorted, the number of Corrections Officers may be reduced proportionally
without sacrificing security requirements. If a PDL is identified as high profile, high risk, VEO, High
Value Target (HVT), additional escort personnel shall be assigned.

 Section 13. Outside Work Institution Detail of Medium and Minimum Security PDL. In case a Medium
or Minimum Security PDL is detailed to work outside the immediate vicinity of the security camp, the
following security procedures shall be observed;
13.1. In no case shall a PDL be allowed to work outside the security camp without an escort personnel
and duly covered by a Corrections Order.
 13.2. Escort to PDL ratio: (Prison Guard: PDL)
13.2.1. Medium Security -1:6
13.2.2. Minimum Security - 1:10
13.2.3. In the event that the number of PDL to be escorted to work outside exceeds the
prescribed in the above-mentioned ratios, the number of escort personnel shall be Increased
accordingly.
13.3. The PDL shall be bodily searched before and after his/her work detail.

CHAPTER 7
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF PDL
 Section 1. Rights of a PDL. A PDL shall have the following basic rights as embodied in domestic and
international laws, specifically:
1.1. To receive an authorized compensation for any work or institutional assignment he/she performs;
1.2. To be credited with time allowances such as Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA), Special
Time Allowance for Loyalty (STAL), Time Allowance for Studying, Teaching and Mentoring (TASTM),
where applicable:
1.3. To send and receive mail matter;
1.4. To practice his/her religion or faith;
1.5. To receive authorized visitors;
1.6. To ventilate his/her grievances through proper channels; and
1.7. To receive pecuniary aid and benefits for injuries or death suffered.
CHAPTER 20
DISCIPLINE OF PDL
 Section 3. Board of Discipline; Function and Composition. A Board of Discipline (BOD) office shall
be established and maintained in each camp of the OPPF. The Board of Discipline shall conduct a full-
time administrative hearing of cases of PDL with rules and regulations violations.
3.1. The Board of Discipline shall be composed of the following to wit;

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 Section 4. Violation of Prison/Jail Rules and Regulations. Violation of prison/jail rules and regulations
shall deprive the PDL from entitlement to GCTA for a number of months corresponding to the penalty
imposed by the prison/jail authority.
BUCOR
Light Violation (Penalty of 3 months Less Serious Violation (Penalty of 6 Serious Violations (Penalty 12 months
Non- Entitlement of GCTA months Non-entitlement of GCTA) non- entitlement of GCTA)
 Unauthorized selling or bartering  Failure to report for  Withholding important information
with another PDL of items NOT authorized mandatory activities which may be inimical or
classified as contraband. without sufficient justification. prejudicial to prison/jail safety
 Unauthorized rendering of  Failure to render assistance to and security.
personal service to fellow PDL. injured personnel or fellow PDL.  Unauthorized use of communication
equipment.
 Littering or failing to maintain  Failure to assist in putting out
 Making untruthful statements or
cleanliness and orderliness in fires inside prison/jail.
lies in any official communication,
quarters and/or surroundings.  Behaving improperly or acting transaction, or investigation
 Making frivolous or groundless boisterously during religious,
complaints.  Keeping or concealing keys or
social, and other group functions.
 Taking cudgels for reporting locks of places in the jail that are
 Swearing, cursing, or using off-limits to a PDL.
groundless complaints on
profane or defamatory
behalf of other PDL  Giving gifts, selling, or
language.
 Late in formation during PDL bartering items with prison/jail
 Malingering or pretending to be personnel.
headcount without justifiable
sick to avoid participation in
reason.  Keeping unauthorized amounts
authorized mandatory activities.
 Willful waste of food of money, jewelry, cellular
 An act or omission constituting a  Spreading rumors or malicious phones or other communication
violation of any law, where the intrigues to besmirch the honor devices, luxurious properties, and
penalty prescribed is not more of any person. other items classified as
than six (6)months  Failure to stand at attention and contraband under the prison/jail
imprisonment. give due respect when confronted rules and regulations.
by or reporting to any prison/jail  Tattooing others or allowing
 Any other act or omission authority.
analogous to the foregoing. him/her to be tattooed on any part
 Forcing fellow PDL to render of the body, or keeping any
personal service for another. paraphernalia to be used in
 Exchanging uniforms or wearing tattooing
clothes other than those issued  Forcibly taking a thing of value
for the purpose pf circumventing and/or extorting money from any
prison/jail rules. person.
 Loitering or being in an unauthorized  Punishing or inflicting injury or any
place.
harm upon PDL or another
person.

Section 9. Discharge from Disciplinary Cell. The maximum disciplinary cell confinement shall not
exceed two (2) months after which the PDL shall be issued a discharge slip.
Corrections medical officer shall periodically visit the PDL in the disciplinary cell and advise the
Superintendent if the punishment should be terminated on grounds of physical or mental health.
CHAPTER 21
PDL RELEASE
Section 1. Basis for Release of a PDL. A PDL may be released from imprisonment upon any of the following
circumstances:
1.1. By maximum expiration of his/her sentence;
1.2. By order of the court or competent authority; or
1.3. After being granted parole, probation, or pardon, amnesty or any other form of Executive
Clemency.
Section 2. Who May Authorize the Release. The following are authorized to order or approve the release
of a PDL:
2.1. The Supreme Court or lower courts, in cases of acquittal, grant of probation, or bail;
2.2. The President of the Philippines, in cases of executive clemency or amnesty;
2.3. The Board of Pardons and Parole, in parole cases; and
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 2.4. The BuCor Director General, upon the expiration of sentence of the PDL.
Section 3. Approval of Release by the Director General. A PDL shall only be released by the
Superintendent with the approval of the Director General.
Section 4. Verification of Identity of PDL to be Released. Before a PDL is released, he/she shall be
properly identified. The fingerprints and other identification marks shall be verified with those taken upon
admission including changes in his/her distinguishing marks since admission.
Section 5. Documentary Basis for Release. PDL shall always be released with legal documents.
5.1. A PDL shall not be released on the basis of authority relayed through telephone, text, e-mail, viber
or other electronic platforms.
5.2. PDL to be released by virtue of court order shall only be released upon receipt by the
Superintendent of a written order bearing the seal of the court and duly signed by the clerk of court or
by the judge thereof.
5.3. The release order shall bear the full name of the PDL, the crime charged, the number of the case,
and such other details as will enable the releasing officer to properly identify the PDL to be released.
Section 9. Illegal Release of PDL before and after Election. The Director General, required by law to keep
prisoners in their custody shall not order or allow any prisoner detained in the national penitentiary to
leave the premises sixty (60) days before and thirty (30) days after the election.
Section 10. Separation and Placement Center. Thirty (30) days before scheduled date of release, a
PDL shall be transferred to the Separation and Placement Center to prepare him/her for re-entry into
free society, provided he/she is not under punishment or an escape risk and is cleared of his/her government
property accountability.
Section 11. Assistance to PDL to be Released. Upon the release of the PDL, he/she shall be supplied by
the Bureau with transportation allowance, meal allowance (depending on the distance and duration of travel),
grooming kit and referral letter for employment/livelihood assistance. The computation for probable cost of
transportation en route will be the latest LTFRB approved fare guide.

CHAPTER 23
GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED IN CRAFTING CONTINGENCY PLANS
(NATURAL AND/OR MAN-E MADDISASTER)

Section 1. Contingency Plan. In any major corrections facility disturbance, the Superintendent shall personally
take immediate control and implement a standing contingency plant repel the aggression and stabilize the
situation. To ensure that the contingency plan shall be applied, regular drills shall be conducted from time to time
to familiarize personnel with their duties and to ensure effectiveness and well-organized reaction under the said
plan, taking into consideration the actual strength of the corrections officers on-duty per shift and the absolute
reaction of the personnel on off duty status upon notice of disturbance/s.
Section 2. Raising of Alert Status. Depending on the nature of the emergency, an alert level status may be
declared by either the DSO (on a national scope) and Superintendent (local scope).
2.3. The alert status order shall specify the alert level (white, blue, red) its duration, area of coverage,
relevant information, and the actions to be taken by the office/corrections officer or personnel concerned.
2.3.1. White Alert Status
2.3.2. Blue Alert Status
2.3.3. Red Alert Status
CLASSIFICATION OF DORMITORY
(RA 10575 “BUCOR LAW OF 2013” )
1. TYPE A DORMITORY – above 500 inmate capacity and lot area of more than 1.5 hectares
2. TYPE B DORMITORY – 101 to 500 inmate capacity and lot area of 1.5 hectares
3. TYPE C DORMITORY – 1 to 100 inmate capacity and lot area of 3,000 sq. m.

CELL CAPACITY (1 Cell : 4.7 sq. meters per inmate : 10 maximum inmate per cell : 5 Maximum Beds
by 2 floors)
1. IDEAL HABITABLE FLOOR AREA PER INMATE = 4.7 square meters
2. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF INMATES PER CELL = 10
3. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BUNKS BEDS = 5 units two level

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PREGNANT FEMALE INMATE
 Pregnant women must be given special considerations and if ever that the child was born, the
said child will have to stay to his/her mother for not more than 1 year (for BuCor) or 1
month (for BJMP)
PROSELYTIZING
 coercing an inmate to change and practice other religion.
 The act of prisoner trying to convert or induce another to change his religious beliefs, sect or the
like to another while under confinement.
PROSELYTE – an inmate who has converted to another religion.

REPUBLIC ACT No. 10592 - AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLES 29, 94, 97, 98 AND 99 OF ACT NO.
3815, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED PENAL CODE

PREVENTIVE IMPRISONMENT (For Detainee Only) - is a temporary confinement in jail or prison

while undergoing investigation or trial awaiting final judgment. This form of detention is often applied
when the accused cannot afford bail or when the charges are non-bailable.

GOOD CONDUCT TIME ALLOWANCE (GCTA)

 The good conduct or behavior of an inmate shall entire him to the following deductions of prison
from the period of his sentence.

(OLD) GCTA (Article 97 of the R.P.C)

YEARS IN GOOD BEHAVIOR DAYS DEDUCTED

1 year TO 2 years 5 days deduction

3 years to 5 years 8 days deduction
6 years to 10 years 10 days deduction
11 years to successive yrs. 15 days of deduction

NOTE: Granted only by the director of BUCOR to a convicted inmate & cannot be applied in BJMP

(NEW) GCTA Amendments under RA 10592 - An Act amending Article 29, 94, 97, 98 and 99 of
RPC
YEARS IN GOOD BEHAVIOR DAYS DEDUCTED

1 year TO 2 years 20 days deduction

3 years to 5 years 23 days deduction
6 years to 10 years 25 days deduction
11 years to successive yrs. 30 days of deduction
NOTE: May be granted by the Director of BJMP, Director of BuCor and Provincial, City and
Municipal Jail Wardens and can now be granted even to a detainee while undergoing trial.

TIME ALLOWANCE FOR STUDY, TEACHING AND MENTORING (TASTM) (RA 10592)
 PDL engage at any time in a recognized study, teaching or mentoring activity, pursuing a post-
graduate, college degree, primary or secondary education, vocational/technical skill or values
development. (15 Days off for each month of study, teaching or mentoring service time
rendered)

ART. 98 SPECIAL TIME ALLOWANCE FOR LOYALTY

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  A DEDUCTION OF ONE FIFTH 1/5 OF THE PERIOD OF HIS SENTENCE shall be granted to
any prisoner who, having evaded his preventive imprisonment or the service of his sentence
under the circumstances mentioned in Article 158 of the RPC.
 GIVES HIMSELF UP TO THE AUTHORITIES WITHIN 48 HOURS FOLLOWING THE
ISSUANCE OF A PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING THE PASSING AWAY OF THE CALAMITY
OR CATASTROPHE referred to in said article.
 A DEDUCTION OF TWO-FIFTHS 2/5 OF THE PERIOD OF HIS SENTENCE shall be granted
in case said prisoner CHOSE TO STAY in the place of his confinement notwithstanding the
existence of a calamity or catastrophe enumerated.
Art. 158. Evasion of service of sentence on the occasion of disorder, conflagrations,
earthquakes, or other calamities. — A convict who shall evade the service of his sentence, by leaving
the penal institution where he shall have been confined, on the occasion of disorder resulting from a
conflagration, earthquake, explosion, or similar catastrophe, or during a mutiny in which he has not
participated, shall suffer an increase of 1/5 of the time still remaining to be served under the original
sentence, which in no case shall exceed six months, if he shall fail to give himself up to the authorities
within forty-eight hours following the issuance of a proclamation by the Chief Executive announcing
the passing away of such calamity.

RIOT OR DISTURBANCE
1ST GROUP
 Anti-Riot Contingency Group, whose main objectives shall disperse the rioters and get the
leaders and shall be armed with wicker shields, protective headgears, gas masks and night
stick or batons.
2ND GROUP
 serve as backup force to support the first group and for this purpose shall be equipped with tear
gas, guns and grenades.
3RD GROUP
 Composed of guards trained on proper handling and use of firearms who shall be ready to
fire when the lives of the guards are in peril on orders of the Command officer.
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THINGS TO REMEMBER!!!!!
CORRECTION - a branch of the criminal justice PENOLOGY - the study of punishment for crime or
system concerned with the custody, supervision and of c r i m i n a l o f f e n d e r s . It i n c l u d e s t h e s t u d y
rehabilitation of criminal offenders. o f control and prevention of crime through
punishment of criminal offenders.
INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS - It is referring to any Institutions that responsible
for the rehabilitation and reformation of the offender whether convicted, on appeal
or those waiting for trial or decision of the Court or by any Competent Authority through
Correctional Facilities, Dormitories, Asylums, Safekeeping's or any other Institutions
authorized by the Competent Authority.
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION - The study PENAL MANAGEMENT - The manner or
and practice of a system or systematic management practice of managing or controlling places of
of Jails or Prisons and other institution concerned confinement as Jails or Prisons.
with the custody, treatment and rehabilitation of
criminal offenders.
TIME WHEN CORRECTIONS ENTER INTO THE PICTURE OF CJS
 Correctional institutions enter into the picture, as a rule, when the conviction of the accused
has become final and executor. That is, when the judicial process has been completed and the
court issues MITTIMUS for the enforcement of its decision.
 Although, Correctional institutions, Jails in particular, may receive an accused for custody or
detention only, in which case the court issues a COMMITMENT ORDER.

RESTRAINT – refers to confinement to incapacitate or deny a criminal ability or opportunity to

commit further crimes that harm society.

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The responsibility of the Commission on Appointment to the appointment of Jail/Prison Director is
to CONFIRM the appointment.

An infant born while the mother is confine in PRISON may be allowed to stay with the mother-PDL
for ________. One year

When should the baby be allowed to be turned over to their family from the custody of the PDL
mother? On the first birthday (Own Family, DSWD)

This facility of BUCOR has a combined facility where cultural and sports activities are conducted
regularly. RECREATION/MULTI-PURPOSE HALL

What directorate is responsible for the online selling of PDL in BJMP? Directorate for Welfare
and Development Program

Take Note: During admission, PDL has property (jewelry, money, etc.); who may confiscate or
keep the property of PDL? Property custodian

Take Note: A person responsible for issuing firearms during the riot and inventory of weapons.
QRT-ARMORER

At what level of other QRT of the adjacent jail? LEVEL C

What level shall the added force from AFP and other law enforcement be activated? LEVEL E

Ms. Roberta Ungasis is a DENTIST inside the penitentiary. What type of Corrections Officer does
she belong to? REFORMATION’S OFFICER

Two types of corrections officers in BUCOR

 CUSTODIAL RANK (CORRECTIONS OFFICER) ➔ CO
 REFORMATION RANK (CORRECTIONS TECHNICAL OFFICER) ➔ CTO

Enrico David is a Criminologist; what type of officer does he belong to? CUSTODIAL OFFICER

The CORNERSTONE (foundation or fundamental) of rehabilitation. PRISON EDUCATION

A PDL who would like to pursue his career in college, what will be the course? BS
ENTREPRENEUR

PDL with Special Needs  Female (Woman) PDL, Drug Users/Dependents/Alcoholics, Mentally
ill, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT), Sex Offenders, Suicidal inmates, Sex deviates,
escape-prone inmates, Inmates with Disability, Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL), Senior
Citizen Inmates, Infirm Inmates, Pregnant Inmates/Female Inmates with Infants and Inmates of
Other Nationalities.

PDLs with special needs and need close supervision. LGBT

Whenever the riot or escape alarm is sounded either by siren, bell, or gunfire, all prisoners shall
be ordered to ________. Lie flat on the ground, face down, and with arms and legs spread
out of the body.

Which alarm should be sounded if the RIOT AND DISTURBANCE HAS REACHED FULL
SCALE?Third Alarm

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During lunchtime, a group of inmates started to have a noise barrage due to the condition of the
food being served to them. As a Warden, what should you do? Lock up the inmates to
ensure perimeter security and conduct dialogue and negotiation with them.

The alert status for “peaceful situations or regularly in the delivery of correction service” is
called _______. White

Take note:
 Blue Alert Status— This higher level of alert status requires at least 50% personnel
attendance. The second stage of the alert level during emergency preparations is carried
out according to respective action plans.
 Red Alert Status—The highest alert status requires 100% personnel attendance. It is
the final stage of alert and requires automatic activation of action plans for impending
disasters or enemy attacks tending to have an imminent and/or significant impact. Personnel
may be required to stay in the office/security camp for 24- hour monitoring to immediately
respond to critical incidents.

Leave from jail shall be allowed in very meritorious cases, like the following:
 Death or serious illness of spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, or children.
(viewing remains - 3 hours), 30km Radius, more than 30 km, within daylight, by land
Court Order (Request)
 BJMP – 3 days before actual travel)
 BJMP-Muslim – within 24 hours (follow-up court order)
Inmates who are seriously ill or injured may, under proper escort, be allowed
hospitalization to leave or medical attendance. However, such leave shall require prior
approval of the Courts having jurisdiction over them; Provided, however, that in life and
death cases where immediate medical attention is imperative, the warden, at his/her own
discretion, may allow an inmate to be hospitalized or moved out of jail for medical
treatment; Provided further, that when the emergency has ceased as certified by the
attending physician, the warden shall cause the inmate’s immediate transfer back to the
jail, except when there is a court order directing him to continue the inmate’s confinement
in a hospital until his/her recovery.

The facility is exclusively used as a confinement area for all inmates within the prison camp, with
specific consideration given to the spatial designation. DORMITORY

Cell Capacity
 Ideal habitable floor area per inmate = 4.7 square meters
 Maximum number of inmates per cell = 10
 Maximum number of bunks beds = 5 units two-level
 Wash area (for utensils, hand washing) = 1 unit
 Water closet (toilet bowl) = 1 unit
 Bath area = 1 unit

Take note:
o The insignia rank of 1 star has the rank of ________. . JAIL CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT
o District Jail, City Jail and Municipal Jail (MC-D) Is Under _______. . BJMP
o Provincial Jail Under The ________. . PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
o Provincial Jail, incident of escape shall report to _______. . PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR

PREVENTIVE IMPRISONMENT (For Detainee Only)… Advance mo na siniserve ang sentence

mo, gawa ng alam muna na ikukulong ka at talo ka na sa kaso..

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"DETAINEE'S MANIFESTATION" - a written declaration of a detained prisoner, with the assistance
of a counsel, to abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed upon a prisoner for the purpose of
availing the full credit of the period of his preventive imprisonment;

"DETAINEE'S WAIVER" - a written declaration of a detained prisoner, with the assistance of a

counsel, stating his refusal to abide by the same disciplinary rules imposed upon a convicted by
final judgment and thus be entitled to a credit of four-fifths (4/5) of the time during his preventive
imprisonment

Detainees under Credit for Preventive Imprisonment (CPI) may avail of GCTA and be
deducted after the sentence imposed.

Take Note:
 Covered of RA 10592 STAL, GCTA and, CPI
 authorized to grant GCTA Director Gen. of BUCOR, Dir. of BJMP and Warden

RA 10592 Good Conduct Time Allowance (Good Behavior/Good Conduct)PRIVILEGE BUT

ONCE GRANTED CAN NOT BE REVOKED

Take Note:
o Who is qualified for GCTA? Convicted and Detainee under Credit for Preventive
Imprisonment.
o The Court ruled that Article 97 of the RPC, as amended by R.A. No. 10592, is clear that any
convicted prisoner is entitled to GCTA as long as the prisoner is in any penal institution,
rehabilitation or detention center, or any other local jail. G.R. Nos. 249027 and 249155
(Guinto, et al. v. DOJ; Inmates of New Bilibid Prison, et al. v. DOJ)
o Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) – a privilege granted to a prisoner, whether detained
(under Credit for Preventive Imprisonment (CPI) or convicted by final judgment, entitling him
to a reduction of his jail or prison term for every month of actual detention or service of the
sentence as a reward for good conduct and exemplary behavior. (IRR RA 10592 and GCTA
Manual)
o Time Allowance for Teaching, Study and Mentoring (TATSM). Deduction of 15 days per
month
o Educational Program The educational program aims to provide opportunities for PDL to
achieve mandatory education. For this reason, BJMP adopted the Alternative Learning System
(ALS) of the Department of Education for the PDL to earn their elementary and high school
diplomas. Teachers in the jail-based ALS are BJMP personnel who are professional teachers
who are trained in the instructional method for ALS classes, the ALS teachers would come
from the Department of Education. All PDLs enrolled in the ALS earn their respective Time
Allowance for Teaching, Studying, and Mentoring (TASTM) pursuant to RA 10592.

Special Time Allowance for LOYALTY (RA 10592)

Take Note:
 THE RATIO IN BJMP IN LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL ➔1:3 (ONE PDL TO 3 JAIL
OFFICERS)
 IDEAL RATIO OF PERSONNEL FOR PDL IN BJMP ➔1:3
 CUSTODIAL PERSONNEL FOR PDL IN BUCOR. ➔1:7
 REFORMATION OFFICER TO PDL IN BUCOR. ➔1:24
 RATIO OF VAN VEHICLE TO PDL. ➔1:8

A colonist, when classified by the Director General of the Bureau of Corrections who is punished
with reclusion perpetua, will benefit from an automatic reduction from a maximum term of forty
years to_____ . ➔30 YEARS
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 Colonists - the first class, which was given privilege. They can wear civilian clothes during the
program. They can even request their wife from CIW (Colonist Status) to transfer to the colony or
even with the entire family. (BuCor)

Lowest authorized disciplinary punishment imposable to inmates. ➔REPRIMAND

Inmate’s may be excused from mandatory prison labor. ➔ 60 YEARS OLD (Senior Citizen),
PREGNANT, INFIRMED SICK-PDL

Inmate’s earnings that may be used to buy his needs. ➔ ½ of EARNINGS

It renamed the Bureau of Prisons to BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS. ➔ EO 292

Duration of viewing privilege of a deceased relative is limited to ➔ 3 HOURS

FURLOUGH ➔ EMERGENCY RELEASE FROM PRISON. (VIEWING THE REMAINS, SICK,

SICK FAMILY, WORK RELEASE AND STUDY)

Within the radius by road from the confinement facility and the actual stay of the inmates to view
the remains. ➔ Not more than 30 km radius from the penal institution

How long is the period of conjugal visitation ➔ AN HOUR MORE OR LESS

How many days before the election would there be NO release of the prisoner ➔ 60 DAYS (30
days After Election)

Conjugal Rooms – A 1-story facility shall be constructed to accommodate an inmate’s conjugal

visits from his legal wife or common-law-wife (CLW). It shall accommodate 20 couples,
cubicle-type, with an area of 2.5m x 3.50m in each room. Each room shall also have a bed, ceiling
fan, and a comfort room.

Who among the following inmates may not be allowed to see the remains of a dead immediate
family member ➔ MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONER
Only Allowed ➔ Detainee, Minimum and Medium

How high is the wall in the Maximum-Security Compound? ➔ 18 – 25 FEET

o 8 to 12 Feet ➔ Minimum
o 12 – 14 feet ➔ Medium

If escorting an inmate, a guard shall keep a distance of not less than paces from his charge.
➔ 10 PACES
DEATH USING LETHAL INJECTION (RA8177)
Sodium thiopental Pancuronium bromide Potassium chloride
A chemical that is injected into a To paralyze and relax the To stop the heartbeat and cause
dead convict puts him into a deep muscles of death, cardiac arrest
sleep- in lethal injection.

The first person to be executed through Lethal Injection in the Philippines ➔ Leo Echegaray
(Rape)
The first female executed through lethal injection after the death penalty was reinstated.
➔ JOSEFINA ESPARAS (DRUG TRAFFICKING)

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 The act of a prisoner trying to convert or induce another to change his religious beliefs, sect, or
the like to another while under confinement. ➔PROSELYTIZING

Person successfully induced and recruited in proselytizing. ➔PROSELYTE

A prisoner with no group or gang affiliation, such as a former AFP/PNP or member of a religious
group. QUERNA (CUERNA)

A prisoner that delivers food to every cell if there is no mess hall. ➔LANCHEROS

If the child is born in jail or prison, the birthplace must not be mentioned and must be confidential.
What is the birthplace of the newborn baby? ➔ Nearest hospital located

A written order of the court or any other competent authority consigning an offender to a jail or
prison for confinement. ➔ COMMITMENT ORDER
MITTIMUS ORDER (Signed by the Judge with the COMMITMENT ORDER ➔ court or Competent
seal of the court and attested by the clerk of Court) ➔ Authority ➔ detainee ➔ to detain
Court ➔Sentenced Prisoner ➔ To Serve Sentence

DETERRENCE ➔ giving a lesson or fear to the public and offender.

o GENERAL DETERRENCE (Public) or SPECIFIC DETERRENCE (Offender)

NEW BILIBID PRISON

NBP MAIN BUILDING CAMP SAMPAGUITA CAMP BUKANGLIWAYWAY
National Headquarters, Directorate for Reception and Minimum Security Compound
Administration Building, Diagnostic, Youth Rehabilitation (Minimum Security Prisoner)
Center (Bahay-Pag -Asa)

Maximum Security Compound

Medium Security Compound (Medium
(Maximum security prisoner)
Security Prisoner)

DILG DOJ
BJMP Provincial Government BUCOR
(Provincial Jail)
Not more than three (3) years
(Section 60, RA 6975)
 Municipal Jail ➔ Not 6 Months and 1 Day to 3 Years More than three years
exceeding six (6) months
(Not more than six (6)
months)
 City jail ➔1 day to 3
years
 District Jail ➔ one (1) day
to 3 years (Clustered
Jails)

BJMP – OPERATION GREYHOUND BUCOR – OPLAN GALUGAD/ OPERATION GALUGAD

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 Also called a 'BLOCK' OR 'ISOLATION CELL (BARTOLINA), is used to separate unruly,
dangerous, or vulnerable prisoners from the general population and is also sometimes used as
punishment. ➔ SEGREGATION UNIT
BJMP ➔ UP TO 7 DAYS (1 TO 7 DAYS) BUCOR ➔ UP TO 2 MONTHS (1 TO 2 MONTHS)

A prison model is one in which incarcerated persons can work outside the institution that houses
them. ➔ WORK RELEASE

Work release ➔ preso labas kulungan pag may Study release ➔ preso labas kulungan pag may
trabaho, pero pag walang trabo balik kulungan school, pero pag walang school balik kulungan

Convicted able-bodied inmates may be required to work for a maximum of how many hours in a
day. ➔ 8 HOURS

AN OPEN INSTITUTION, usually a penal farm or camp. ➔ MINIMUM SECURITY INSTITUTION

What are the mandates of BJMP.➔ SAFEKEEPING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PDL
(TCMP)

Control measures that may be imposed against escape-prone inmates.

 Put them in a secured quarter preferably single cell
 Monitor their conduct and actions regularly
 Search their quarters frequently including their body

Examination of Contraband. ➔ SHAKEDOWN

PAT/FRISK RUB STRIP VISUAL BODY CAVITY
KAP-KAP HIMAS AND KAPKAP HUBAD LOOB NG PEMPEM,
PWET AT MOUTH

It is regarded as the most important program for the rehabilitation of prisoners. ➔EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM (Prison Education)

How many days can a national offender be confined at the separation and placement center
before release? ➔ 30 days before the actual release

Crisis Management Quick Response Team Special Tactics Ans

Group Response Team
(Star Team)
First Responder to 5-Man QRT 10-Man QRT 20 Personnel’s
Neutralize Incident
Level-A ➔ Initial Weapon Unit (3) ➔ 3 Staffs Weapon Unit (7) ➔
Response Negotiation Unit (2) ➔ Commander Unit and 6 Staffs
Negotiator and Commander Negotiation Unit (3) ➔
Unit Primary and Secondary
Negotiator, Commander Unit
LEVEL B - Activation of the Quick Response Team (QRT) ➔ Jail LEVEL D -
where the untoward incident happens Activation of the
BJMP STAR Team
LEVEL C - Request Augmentation from the adjacent jail’s QRT
Take Note: Request Augmentation from other Law Enforcement Agencies ➔LEVEL E
BJMP VISITING HOURS
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 TIME MON TUE WED TH F SAT SUN
8 AM – 12NN WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
1 PM – 5 PM

Take Note:
 IN BJMP, A non-visiting day is reserved as inmates’ WASH DAY to maintain and clean up the
entire jail facility. ➔MONDAY
 Regular PDL ➔ Maximum 5 visitors
 HP or HR ➔Maximum of 2 visitors (30 minutes or up to 1 hour but approved by the
warden)
 If the Counsel of the PDL. ➔ It may be visited anytime during the hour.
 BUCOR visiting days are from. ➔Wednesday to Sunday (7:30 AM to 3 PM) (BUCOR
Operational Manual 2024

Take Note:
 Proclamation 551, Series of 1995, the National Correctional Consciousness Week is
being celebrated every when? ➔ EVERY LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER
 Proclamation 360 - Declaring the month of March of every year as “Burn Prevention
Month OR FIRE PREVENTION MONTH”
 Presidential Proclamation 461 - The first week of September of every year is being
observed as NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK by virtue of, dated August 31, 1994.
 Proclamation No. 397 - November 3 to 9 of every calendar year as the “Philippine
Criminology Week,” as part of the administration's effort to recognize the importance of the
criminology profession in the Philippines.
…END…

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