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PROCEDURES IN CLASSIFICATION,
ADMISSION AND CONFINEMENT OF
INMATES IN THE BUREAU OF
CORRECTIONS
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Admission Procedures
1. Receiving;
2. Checking commitment papers;
3. Establishing identity of the prisoner;
4. Searching the prisoner;
5. Assignment to quarters
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Quarantine Cell
it is a unit or cell in the prison or jail or a section of the RDC where the prisoners are
given thorough physical examination including blood test, x-rays, inoculation and
vaccination.
Purpose:
to insure that the new prisoner is not suffering from any contagious disease which
might be transferred to other prisoners.
Interview with a social worker
Orientation with prison rules
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For 5 days
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Assignment of Inmates
After quarantine, the inmate shall stay at the RDC not
exceeding 55 days.
Psychological exam
Psychiatric exam
Sociological exam
Vocational exam
Educational exam
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Religious exam
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of Inmates
Registration book shall be maintained;
Name of inmate
Reason for commitment and authority
Sentence
Date and hour of admission
Date and hour of discharge or transfer
Process of Admission:
Inmate shall be photographed, fingerprinted, assigned prisoner number, regulation
haircut and beard and moustache shall be shaved.
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Body Search of Inmates
A thorough search shall be made;
Strip search
Intensive search
Booty check
Properties/ articles confiscated with receipt
Inmates with medicines/drugs shall be allowed to bring
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it in upon the recommendation of the prison doctor.
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Confiscation of Contraband
Contraband – any things, objects or materials that is
contrary to prison rules and regulations.
Weapons,
substances,
Illegal drugs,
or any dangerous objects
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Inmate issued: (depending on availability)
2 regulation uniforms , 2 t-shirts , 1 pair of slippers
Blanket, Mat, Pillow w/ case
Mosquito net, 1 set mess kit
Inmate may bring his own clothes & other possessions that will not compromise
safety
Electronic equipment may be allowed on condition that it will be shared with
others
Unauthorized items: under custody of guard & receipted to be returned upon
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No jewelries or luxurious items
CLASSIFICATION
PROCESS
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Important terms
CUSTODY – Defined as the guarding or penal safekeeping. It involves security
measures, locking and counting routines, produces for searching prisoners and their
living quarters, and prevention of contraband.
CONTROL – It involves supervision of prisoners to insure punctual and orderly
movement to and from the dormitories, places of work, church, hospitals, and recreational
facilities in accordance with the daily schedule.
Prison Discipline – it is the continuing state of good order and behavior in prison. It
includes the maintenance of good standards of work, sanitation, safety, education,
personal health and recreation.
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Reception and Diagnostic Center
This is a special unit of prison where new prisoners undergo diagnostic examination,
study and observation for determining the program of treatment and training best suited
to their needs and the institution to which they should be transferred.
RDC’s STAFF
PSYCHIATRISTS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
SOCIOLOGISTS
EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR
VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR
CHAPLAIN
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MEDICAL OFFICER
CUSTODIAL CORRECTIONAL
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Diversification
Is an administrative device of correctional institutions of providing varied and flexible
types of physical plants for the effective control of the treatment programs of its
diversified population.
Diversification may be done either:
By a building special institution for different classed of prisoners which is more desirable since
it provides proper segregation of groups and more effective execution of the treatment
program, or
Providing separate facilities within a single institution itself, that is, big institution may be
broken into smaller units.
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Classification
A method by which diagnosis, treatment planning,
and execution of treatment programs are coordinated
in the individual case.
It also refers to the best program to be adopted for
the rehabilitation of inmates according to their needs
and existing resources.
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4 SEPARATE BUT COORDINATED
PROCEDURES
Diagnosis- case history is taken and
personality study.
Treatment planning- tentative treatment
programs based on diagnosis.
Execution of the treatment program
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Re- classification- to keep with inmates needs.
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Classification Board
Chairman – Penal Superintendent
V-Chairman – Chief, RDC
Member – Medical Officer
Member – Chief, Education Section
Member – Agro-Industries Section
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Member – Chief Overseer
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Confinement and Accommodation
One Jail officer/Prison guard for every seven (7) inmates
(e.g. Twenty eight Jail Officers for two hundred ten inmates)
One Jail officer/Prison guard for one inmate plus one supervisor
(e.g. Three inmates to four Jail Officers including supervisor)
Minimum cell measurement for inmates shall be Three meters by three
meters (3 by 3)
3 meals a day/ breakfast shall not be served 14 hours after last meal
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Outside Movement
inmates allowed to go out upon approval of sec of DOJ on the ff occasions:
Medical examination
Treatment or hospitalization
View remains of a deceased relative (for minimum or medium security prisoners only):
Wife or husband
Child
Brother/sister
Parents
Grandchild
Grandparent
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NOTE: privilege allowed if remains is w/in 30-km radius by road; viewing is no more
than 3 hrs; may be granted even for more than 30-km provided inmate can return
during daylight hours of same day.
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Rights of Inmates
To receive compensation for labor he performed.
Detainee not required to work – only necessary for cleanliness & orderliness.
Full credit of period of preventive detention – if detainee agreed in writing to abide
same regimen with sentenced prisoners; not allowed to recidivist.
4/5 of detention period – if detainee does not agree.
Female inmates – assigned to jobs suitable to their physical condition & age.
Inmates over 60 yrs old excused from mandatory prison labor.
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Prison Labor
Maximum security inmates not allowed to work outside
maximum-security compound.
Compensation may be received 6 mos after being
permanently assigned to work.
All/part of compensation may be paid for supplies &
equipment lost or damaged due to his fault
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Good Conduct Time Allowance
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The Director of BUCOR shall grant GCTA
GCTA deduction estimates:
1st to 2 yrs – 5 days for each month of good behavior
3rd to 5th yrs – 8 days for each month of good behavior
6th to 10 yrs – 10 days for each month of good behavior
11th yrs & onwards – 15 days for each month of good behavior
GCTA also available to detainee who agreed to abide with regimen similar to
sentenced prisoners.
GCTA not available to inmate whose sentence is life imprisonment and on appeal.
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Special Time Allowance for Loyalty
Special Time Allowance for Loyalty (STAL)
Under Art. 98 & 158 of RPC
Given to inmate who surrendered to authorities within 48 hrs after passing of
calamity: (1) conflagration, (2) earthquake, (3) explosion, (4) similar catastrophes,
(5) mutiny not participated by inmates
Deduction of 1/5 of sentence
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Other Privileges of prisoners
To send and receive correspondence
Telephones shall be used every 90 days for a time of 5
minutes
To practice his faith or religion
No proselytizing
To marry and solemnize the same inside prison
To receive authorized visitors on designated time and place
To air grievances through the proper channels
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To receive death aid
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Prohibited Acts Subject to Disciplinary
Action
Participation in illegal sexual acts,
Public display of pornographic materials,
Obscene language,
Displaying any behavior which might lead to disorder or violence,
Possession of articles posing a threat to prison security,
Maligning or insulting any religious belief or group,
Giving gifts,
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Selling or engaging in barter with anybody,
Gambling,
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Prohibited Acts Subject to Disciplinary
Action
Loitering, rendering personal services to or requiring personal services from fellow
inmates,
Disobeying lawful orders of prison authorities,
Threatening anybody either in verbal or written form, of any communication
devices,
Tattooing himself,
Engaging in business or profession from within,
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Possession of any communication device such as cellphone, pager or transceiver
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Prison Discipline
Caution or reprimand;
Cancellation of privileges: recreation, education,
entertainment & visitation;
Deprivation of GCTA for a specific period; and
Change of security classification from medium to
maximum or minimum to medium.
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Protection of Inmates from Institutional
Abuse
Cruel, unusual or degrading act as punishment
Corporal punishment
Use of Physical force
Deprivation of clothing, bed and bedding, light,
ventilation exercise, food, hygienic facilities
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Forced labor
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Qualified Privileges
On Medical Treatment
On Wake Privilege (Pursuant to executive Order no. 70 inmate under minimum or
medium security classification maybe allowed to view the remain of the relatives
within the second degree of consanguinity, which includes: a. Wife or Husband b.
Children c. Mother or Father d. Brother or Sister e. Grandparent f. grand children.)
Sports Programs
Educational Programs
Postal Service
Visitation Privileges
On Religious Freedom
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On Conjugal Visit
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Other Rules
Disciplinary cell: for obstinate prisoners (disciplinary measures proved ineffective) –
given 1 to 2 months as the case may be.
- Handcuffs & strait jackets: not to be used except
To prevent an escape during transfer or movements
To prevent inmate harming himself or others
To prevent inmate destroying property
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INSTITUTIONALIZED
TREATMENT PROGRAM
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Prison Education
The Educational Program — inmate attends literacy and citizenship classes and group therapy
sessions. The objectives of the educational classes in the Center are to determine the educational
possibilities of the inmate which may be pursued or encouraged in prison, and to encourage,
through group sessions, the individual to talk out his problems, to lend him to recognize desirable
goals and ways of attaining them.
Cornerstone of Rehabilitation
Classes of Prison education
General and Academic Education
Vocational Education
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Physical Education
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Prison Education
Educational Programs
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
College Education
Vocational Training
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Work Programs
Vocational Program — inmate is given on-the-job training and observation
to determine his vocational interests and abilities and to determine his
attitude toward work.
Classification of Work Programs
Educational Assignment
Maintenance Assignment
Agricultural and Industrial Assignment
Unassignable
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Religious services
The purpose of this program is to change the attitudes of inmates
by inculcating religious values or belief.
Function of Chaplain:
1. Conduct communion and confession to inmates,
2. Conduct religious ministry such as preaching the Bible,
3. Conduct private and personal counseling in the form of inmate interview.
Administrative Function of the Chaplain:
1. Member of the RDC staff,
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2. Member of the Classification Committee,
3. Render Evaluation to the BPP.
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Recreational Activity
The only program that is conducted during free time schedule.
Objectives:
1. Mental and Physical Development
2. Help prisoner to become aware of their individual conditions to
provide them a method of improvement.
3. Development of cooperative competitions,
4. Arouse the interest of the prisoners in recreational programs.
Activities may include:
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Athletics/ sports, music and arts, social games, special activities on
special events, etc.
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Medical and Health services
Mental and physical examination
Diagnosis and treatment
Immunization
Sanitary inspections
Participation in training
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Medical Concerns in Prison
Pregnant CIW inmates shall be allowed to give birth inside the CIW and the
child shall stay with the mother for one year after giving birth.
Sick inmates maybe visited by relatives
Referral for cases of serious illness is made by the prison doctor.
If an inmate cadaver is unclaimed the same shall be donated to an institution
of learning or scientific research
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Counseling and Casework
Objectives of Counseling:
1. Immediate solution of specific personal problem,
2. Help inmates to increase self understanding
Objectives of Casework:
1. To obtain clear description of social history,
2. Solving immediate problems involving family problems or other personal
relationship,
3. Assist inmates towards acceptable solutions,
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4. Support inmates, who are nearly release by giving them guidance or information,
5. Professional assistance to offenders on probation or parole.
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Release of an Inmate
Upon expiration of sentence
Order of competent authority
After being granted parole, pardon or
amnesty.
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Mode of releases are;
1. Bail 6. Absolute Pardon
2. Release On 7. Conditional Pardon
Recognizance (ROR) 8. Amnesty
3. Probation
9. Commutation of
4. Parole sentenced
5. Sentenced fully served 10. Destierro
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Who is authorized to release?
The Supreme Court or lower courts- acquittal or
bail
President of the Philippines- Executive clemency
Board of Pardon and parole- Parole cases
Director in cases of expiration of sentence
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Rules on release
Prompt release of inmate without delay
For foreign nationals and those with pending cases the Commissioner of
Immigration for the latter and the former at the court shall be notified 30 days
before release
No prisoner shall be released 60 days BEFORE ELECTIONS and 30 days AFTER
ELECTIONS.
All inmates waiting for release shall stay at the separation and placement center
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Pre- release seminar
It is the program specifically designed and
given to a prisoner, during a limited period,
prior to his release, in order to give him an
opportunity to adjust himself from the
regimented group like in prison to the
normal, independent life of a free
individual.
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Transmittal of records
Commutation of sentence- 1 month before the
expiration of the 1/3 of the minimum period
Conditional pardon- 1 month before the 1/3
minimum period
Parole- 1 month before the expiry of the
minimum sentence
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Custodial Force in Prison
Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent
Chief Overseer
Commander of the Guards
Inspector of the Guard
Guard
Keeper
Yard Guard
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Guards at the main post and outpost
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Security procedures
Inmate headcount shall be 4 times a day
PREVENTION DISCIPLINE – Involves prompt correction of
minor deviations before they become serious violations, which
may be dealt with a reprimand or warning and is used when the
deviation is:
trivial
due to ignorance or lack of understanding; or
the result of careless or faulty habits.
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Security procedures during emergencies
Procedures in dealing with riots or disturbances
a. At the sound of the first alarm, all inmates shall be locked up inside
their respective cells/quarters. Inmate work crew shall immediately returned
to the prison compound or previously designated areas for accounting and
confinement after a head.
b. If the disturbance occurs during visiting hours, all visitors shall
immediately ushered out of prison compound or if this is not possible,
brought to a pre-determined area inside said compound. In the latter case,
the visitors shall not be allowed to leave the said area or the compound until
disturbance has ceased and the inmates have been properly identified.
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Security procedures during emergencies
c. At the same time, all guards who are not on duty shall be
directed to immediately report to the desk officer. All critical
posts shall be manned to prevent escapes. The most senior
guard present shall take command of the custodial force and
make assessment of the situation.
d. All telephone calls to and from the prison compound shall
be controlled
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Security procedures during emergencies
e. Based on the assessment of the prevailing condition by the
OIC, he may deploy the guards in the following groups:
1. 1st Group – the initial wave of anti-riot contingent whose purpose
is to disperse rioters. They are armed with wicker
shields, headgears, gas masks and batons.
2. 2nd Group – equipped with teargas guns and gas grenades.
3. 3rd Group – trained in proper handling and use of firearms.
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After the riot
Conduct head count
Segregate ringleaders and agitators
Assess and determine the damage to the facilities
Investigate the cause of the riot
Repair damages
Adopt measures to prevent similar incident
Administer first aid to the injured
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Submit a report of the incident to the secretary
