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PDL (Person Deprived of Liberty)

An individual undergoing formal admission and custody procedures within jail facilities.

Republic Act No. 6975

The 'Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990

RA 6975 Section 61

The section of the DILG Act of 1990 that divides governance of City/Municipal Jails and Provincial Jails.

City & Municipal Jails - Governing Authority

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

Provincial Jails - Governing Authority

Provincial Government (Local).

Provincial Jails - Key Features

First established in 1910 during the American regime; there are 104 provincial jails nationwide (including sub-provincial extensions); headed by a Provincial Warden/Wardress appointed by the Provincial Governor.

Non-Discrimination Principle

There shall be no discrimination in treatment based on race

Rehabilitation & Value Restoration

Negate criminal tendencies and restore positive values to make the offender a productive and law-abiding citizen upon release.

Presumption of Innocence (Guiding Principle)

Except as provided by law

Freedom of Religion (Guiding Principle)

The religious beliefs and moral precepts of an inmate shall be strictly respected.

Total Admission & Classification Steps

The formal intake process consists of 27 sequential procedural steps governing reception

Step 1: Credential Verification

The Jail Desk Officer checks the credentials of persons bringing in the incoming inmate to verify identity and legal authority.

Step 2: Legal Basis Check

The officer carefully examines the arrest report and verifies commitment authority under Sec. 3

Step 3: Contraband Search

The admitting jail officer/jailer searches the incoming inmate for weapons and contraband.

Step 4: Property Receipt

Cash and personal belongings are taken and itemized on a duplicate receipt signed by the officer and countersigned by the inmate (original for jail records

Step 5: Turnover of Valuables

All cash and valuables are turned over to the Trust Officer or Property Custodian under official receipts.

Step 6: Identification

The inmate is fingerprinted and photographed.

Step 7: Jail Booking Report

A 4-copy booking report with attached photograph is accomplished and distributed to: (1) BJMP Central Office

Step 8: Physical Examination & Strip-Search

The inmate undergoes a thorough strip-search and clothing check for contraband

Step 9: Medical Examination

Conducted immediately by the Jail Physician or Local Health Officer.

Step 10: Observation & Isolation

If the physician is absent during intake, the receiving officer notes mental alertness, physical appearance, rashes, or identifying marks on the booking report. Inmates with contagious diseases are immediately isolated.

Step 11: Medical Record

Formally accomplished by the Jail Physician or Local Health Officer

Step 12: Social Case Study

Conducted by a Social Worker to serve as the basis for proper classification and segregation.

Step 13: Jail Attire

Sentenced prisoners are issued jail clothing (personal clothes are cleaned and stored until release); detainees may wear civilian clothes for safety.

Step 14: Orientation

The inmate is briefed on jail rules and regulations as soon as possible.

Step 15: Warden's Jail Record (Sentenced Inmates)

The Warden establishes a record containing full name, aliases, physical descriptions (weight, height, body marks/tattoos), nationality, prior conviction, occupation, residence, crime convicted of, sentencing court, sentence duration, commencement date, and institutional behavior.

Step 16: Warden's Jail Record (Detainees)

Notes the Investigation Slip number (if pending with prosecutor)

Step 17: Confinement Assignment

The inmate is assigned to confinement upon completing reception.

Step 18: Material Issuance

Issued available institutional supplies for use during confinement.

Step 19: Fugitives from Justice

Provincial jails may keep fugitives from other provinces; the Warden receives compensation for custody from the demanding office

Step 20: Segregation

Detainees are presumed innocent and segregated from convicted prisoners whenever possible.

Step 21: Preventive Imprisonment Appraisal

Under Art. 29, Revised Penal Code (as amended by RA 10592), the detainee is informed in a dialect they understand that preventive imprisonment is credited in full toward sentence service if they voluntarily agree in writing to abide by disciplinary rules of convicted prisoners (provided they are not a recidivist, not convicted 2+ times previously, and surrendered voluntarily).

Step 22: Written 'Agreement' vs. 'Certification'

Detainees who agree manifest an 'Agreement' in writing. If they refuse

Step 23: Rights & Obligations under 'Agreement'

Detainees signing an 'Agreement' are treated as sentenced prisoners regarding work and discipline. Failure or neglect to work cancels the agreement.

Step 24: Rights under 'Certification' (4/5 Credit)

Detainees under a 'Certification' are not required to work (except dorm cleaning/sanitary tasks) and are credited with four-fifths (4/5) of their detention time.

Step 25: Court Submission

The Warden submits the 'Agreement' or 'Cancellation' to the court prior to the arraignment date.

Step 26: Pending Appeals

The same Agreement/Certification rules apply to convicted persons with cases pending appeal.

Step 27: Commencement of Full Credit

Full credit for preventive imprisonment starts on the exact date the 'Agreement' is executed.

RA 10592 / Art. 29 RPC

The law governing credit for preventive imprisonment

Agreement - Detainee Action

Voluntarily agrees in writing to abide by rules of convicted prisoners.

Agreement - Preventive Credit

Full (100%) credit credited toward sentence service.

Agreement - Work Obligation

Subject to work duties like sentenced prisoners.

Agreement - Effective Date

Commences on the exact date the Agreement is executed.

Certification - Detainee Action

Refuses to sign agreement; Warden issues sworn certification.

Certification - Preventive Credit

Four-fifths (4/5) credit credited toward sentence service.

Certification - Work Obligation

Not required to work (except dorm cleaning/sanitary tasks).

Certification - Effective Date

Applies throughout detention period under certification.